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Bradley County Schools announced last week, that Tina McCracken, administrative assistant at Waterville Community Elementary School, has been selected as a statewide recipient of the Tennessee Department of Education’s RISE Award. The RISE Award recognizes outstanding school support staff who exemplify excellence in their roles, making significant contributions to their school communities, a press release detailed. "McCracken embodies this standard, serving as the face of Waterville Community Elementary for faculty, students, and families alike," the school district wrote. "For years, Mrs. McCracken has faithfully dedicated her time and talents to ensuring the school operates smoothly, greeting every challenge with professionalism and compassion. Her warm presence and steadfast commitment have made her an integral part of the Waterville community." Linda Cash, director of BCS, shared her pride in McCracken’s recognition, saying, "Tina’s unwavering dedication to Waterville Community Elementary School exemplifies the mission of Bradley County Schools. She goes above and beyond in her role, ensuring students, families, and staff feel supported every step of the way. This honor is a testament to her hard work and the positive impact she makes daily." McCracken’s recognition highlights the importance of support staff in fostering an inclusive and thriving school environment. The press release concluded by noting, "Bradley County Schools is honored to celebrate her as a true game-changer in our district."

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AUSTIN, Texas — Brandon Copley is out thousands of dollars after buying a mini excavator through Facebook Marketplace. The equipment turned out to be stolen from a home improvement store in Georgia. KVUE investigative reporter Jenni Lee and photojournalist Jake Sykes visited Copley at his Travis County home after he called the KVUE Defenders . In West Travis County, near U.S. 183, Copley is in the process of building his future family home. He's doing a lot of the work himself – a task he finds fun. "You see a giant hole. So, this is where we are working on building the garage ... We also have to dig a septic," Copley said. But he isn't complaining. "You have to, of course, have the right equipment to do those things. And I was having fun," Copley said. Copley's fun with his home project started early in 2024. He needed a mini excavator to help with all the digging. In July, he found one on Facebook Marketplace for $18,000. But in September, his project came to a halt when he discovered a problem with the mini excavator he bought. "A repo truck shows up at my property and says, 'Hey, you've got an excavator over there and that guy's mine.' And I said, 'What do you mean?'" Copley said. Copley called the Travis County Sheriff's Office . An investigation is underway, but the detective handling his case wouldn't speak to KVUE. But Copley said he learned the man who sold him the mini excavator rented it from a Home Depot in the Atlanta area and drove it to Austin. "It's tough because I had the product, so I felt safe giving him the money," Copley said. Copley showed the KVUE Defenders the receipt with the sellers’ names and an address. We searched public records to find contacts for those names but had no luck. A Google search of the address shows a feed store in Melvin, Texas, and the phone number the seller gave to Copley did not work. "I didn't mean to steal this piece of equipment. Someone else stole it, [and] they sold it to me. I'm another victim," Copley said. The Defenders reached out to Home Depot. A spokesperson cited the ongoing investigation and referred us back to law enforcement. But on its website , Home Depot addresses rental equipment theft and how it has put employees and customers in danger. As a result, Home Depot has instituted several safeguards in place, like training and implementing new technologies. But thieves aren't just targeting big box stores. Smaller, local equipment rental businesses are also experiencing thefts. Bradley Belota is the general manager for Rent Equip in the Austin area. He said what happened to Copley has happened to his business twice in the past few months. "Someone comes in and wants to rent one of these for a day. They pay for a day, they give you a driver's license and a credit card ... and the next thing you know, the day is up, the machine hasn't come back and the phone number has been disconnected," Belota said. "But we will see these listed, if they're stolen, on Facebook Marketplace for $12,000, $13,000." Belota recovered the equipment in both incidents but said Rent Equip has changed its rental protocol as a result. "We just ask more questions, and then we allow our guys at the front counter to use judgment and we're not scared to turn down a rental," Belota said. The KVUE Defenders reached out to the American Rental Association and asked CEO Tony Conant: How big of a problem are equipment rental thefts? He said, "Post-COVID, it has skyrocketed to the No. 1 issue." He said rental equipment thefts will end up costing his members more than $100 million in 2024. It's now the top priority for the trade association, with mini excavators one of the more popular items to steal. "It has to be small enough that it's easy to move and easy to hide ... Very versatile machines that are in high demand from a large population tend to be high targets," Conant said. Conant also said his group plans to roll out theft prevention training in 2025. Rental theft is a growing problem in Texas. Lawmakers created a special task force in 2023 to analyze and develop strategies for combatting organized retail theft. In November, the Texas Comptroller's Office released the study's findings and learned that organized retail theft cost the state $442 million in 2022, also finding that large-scale theft and the reselling of merchandise is a growing problem. The study also found insufficient data on organized retail theft and recommended a statewide repository to collect organized retail theft data. You can read the rest of the study here or below: Heather Massey with the Better Business Bureau said online purchase scams are underreported. "We do see scams, especially revolving equipment," Massey said. She said online platforms, like Facebook Marketplace, are not responsible if you lose money. That’s why she said first, buyers should do their research about the seller. Look for posts about scams involving the seller’s user name and also check out the privacy policy. "A lot of times, scammers let you know these transactions are guaranteed through a third-party site and they're not," Massey said. Another way to protect yourself: avoid wire transfers. "It is just like cash, right? You send it off, and you don't know who you – who it's going to. They have a name, they're on the receiving end, but you can't trace it," Massey said. No one knows that better than Copley, who wired $18,000 for the mini excavator he no longer has. He got another one as he waits for his case to go through the criminal justice system, hoping someday, he’ll get his money back – because his dream home won't wait. Copley said a judge in a property hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 10, determined the mini excavator he paid $18,000 for will go back to Home Depot.

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The Miami Hurricanes, who once appeared to be a near-lock for the College Football Playoff, are not playing for a national title. Instead, they will play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando. That bowl berth against Iowa State is a let-down for fans with dreams of a sixth national title in their minds, as well as players hoping to compete for a championship. However, Miami’s trip to Orlando and the lead-up to it are still crucial periods for the Hurricanes for multiple reasons. First, it’s a chance for the program to achieve something it has not done in more than two decades: win 11 games. Although the 11th win won’t get them closer to a championship, it is a good sign of the program’s progress over Mario Cristobal’s tenure. It would also end UM’s five-game losing streak in bowls. “We’re not satisfied,” Cristobal said. “We want to win every single game. We won 10. We were close on the other two, but close isn’t good enough. We want progress. We’re hungry and driven to get better, and so that’s what our focus is on: to improving as a football program, to getting better, to moving into the postseason with an opportunity against a great football team like this and putting our best on the field.” There are signs the Hurricanes will show up at close to full strength for the bowl game. Running back Damien Martinez announced he was going to play, and star quarterback Cam Ward said in a video call posted on social media that he intends to play, as well. “We’re trying to win our first bowl game in 20 years,” Ward said in the video, mistaking the length of UM’s long bowl losing streak. “We’re going hard.” Playing in the bowl game also provides the opportunity for the Hurricanes to get in several practices between now and the game. That means Miami can develop its young players and prepare them for next season during both the practices and the bowl game itself. “It’s extremely valuable,” Cristobal said. “You really don’t have many opportunities throughout the course of the year — time is limited more and more each season with your student-athletes. I want to state this and be very clear: it’s very important, it’s ultra-important for the University of Miami to continue to develop and grow and progress by stressing the importance of offseason opportunities ... You learn a lot about your team and learn a lot about your people and your program when you head to the postseason.” Of course, there are potential negatives. Players can get hurt; Mark Fletcher Jr. suffered a foot injury in the Pinstripe Bowl last year that cost him all of spring practice. A poor performance can also potentially set the tone for next season, like how Florida State, fresh off a playoff snub last year, suffered a devastating loss against Georgia in the Orange Bowl and went on to a dismal 2-10 season this year. “This is the ending of ’24 and the beginning of ’25,” Cristobal said. “This is the last opportunity to be on the field and carry some momentum into the offseason. So it is, in essence, it is the most important game because it’s the next game. “There’s a lot of excitement in the form of opportunity for our guys. Our guys love to play football. The chance to play one more time with this special group — this is a special group of guys now. They’ve worked hard to really change the trajectory of the University of Miami, and they want to continue to elevate the status and the culture at the University of Miami. So certainly a ton to play for.” ©2024 South Florida Sun Sentinel. Visit at sun-sentinel.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy took part in some light throwing on Monday after missing his first career game because of an injury and the 49ers are hoping he can return this week. Purdy hurt his throwing shoulder during a loss to Seattle on Nov. 17. Purdy underwent two MRIs last week that showed no structural damage. But Purdy he felt discomfort after making a few throws at practice on Thursday and was shut down for the game at Green Bay on Sunday that San Francisco lost 38-10 . Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Purdy made it through the session without pain and will rest on Tuesday and hopefully be able to return to practice on Wednesday as the Niners prepare to play at Buffalo this coming week. “We rested it throughout the weekend hoping that would help,” Shanahan said. “He threw lighter today to see if that rest helps and the rest did help him. So we’ll see again, going through the same things we did last week. We’re going to let him rest all the way up to Wednesday. We’ll see how it feels on Wednesday and then we’ll take the exact same course throughout the week. Hopefully it responds better this week than it did last week with the rest.” Brandon Allen went 17 for 29 for 199 yards with a touchdown, an interception and a lost fumble in his first start since the 2021 season. Allen would play once again if Purdy is unable to go on Sunday at Buffalo. Purdy wasn't the only star player missing for the 49ers on Sunday with defensive end Nick Bosa missing the game with injuries to his left hip and oblique and left tackle Trent Williams out with an ankle injury. “Just waiting to see how they respond,” Shanahan said. “They didn’t respond great last week. That’s why they weren’t able to go. Nick and Trent are both in the same boat. ... We’ll evaluate as this week progresses and hopefully it turns a better corner than it did last week.” In other injury news, linebacker Dre Greenlaw will return to practice this week for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon in the Super Bowl last season. Greenlaw will likely need at least a couple of weeks of practice before being able to return to play. Offensive lineman Jon Feliciano will be shut down for the rest of the season after his knee injury didn't fully heal. Feliciano's three-week practice window ended Monday and the Niners decided to keep him on injured reserve instead of activating him. Left guard Aaron Banks, defensive tackle Jordan Elliott and receiver Jacob Cowing all remain in concussion protocol to start this week and their status is unknown. Right guard Dominick Puni (shoulder) and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (knee) underwent MRIs on Monday and the team is waiting for results. Cornerback Renardo Green (neck) and linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (knee) are day to day. Defensive tackle Kevin Givens is expected to return to practice this week after missing the past four games with a groin injury. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

The Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner, the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), have reaffirmed their commitment to coalition unity as they attempt to downplay tensions between them. Bhumjaithai leader and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the government enjoys a high degree of stability and there are no risk factors that could pose a threat to it. "In recent years, no government has commanded as large a majority in the House of Representatives as this administration," Mr Anutin said. "Prime Minister Paetontarn Shinawatra has clearly demonstrated her leadership skills and has the capability to steer the government. Collaboration among coalition members is also progressing smoothly. "Trivial issues among coalition parties are normal and can be addressed. There is no major conflict that cannot be resolved," Mr Anutin added. Asked about a photo featuring his golf outing with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Pathum Thani last week and whether Bhumjaithai would continue to oppose Pheu Thai, Mr Anutin said BJT was not trying to oppose Pheu Thai. "Bhumjaithai only expresses its stance and opinions on issues we believe will benefit the nation. At the same time, the party respects the majority vote," Mr Anutin said. In response to criticism the coalition government was formed because the parties were forced to do so, Mr Anutin said they were not forced to work together, but the coalition government feels compelled to work hard for the people. When asked whether the government could continue without BJT, Mr Anutin said no one is indispensable. "When the time comes, anyone can part ways. Nothing is indispensable," he said. Asked whether the coalition would remain in place until it completes its full term and whether coalition parties would stick together in the next government, Mr Anutin said the cabinet is responsible for running the country. "In a coalition government, the prime minister is the clear leader. If the leaders of coalition parties refuse to listen to the PM, they should not join the cabinet," he said. In the legislative branch, the role of the House of Representatives is separate from the government. All MPs have the right to express their opinions, he added. Mr Anutin also downplayed the Khao Kradong land controversy in Buri Ram, Bhumjaithai's political stronghold, as it threatens to ignite a dispute between the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and the Department of Lands (DoL), which could escalate into open conflict and strain relations between Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai. Mr Anutin said all parties involved must wait for a ruling from the Administrative Court. The SRT is supervised by Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit of Pheu Thai, while the DoL is overseen by Mr Anutin, the Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, who leads Bhumjaithai. The dispute centres on land plots totalling 5,083 rai in the Khao Kradong area of Buri Ram's Muang district. The SRT is seeking to reclaim these plots, accusing the DoL of malfeasance for issuing land papers to illegal occupants. Additionally, the Chidchob family, which runs several businesses, including the Buriram International Circuit and a 32,600-seat football stadium, is linked to the controversy. The SRT filed a case with the Administrative Court in September 2021 demanding the DoL revoke its 900 land title deeds and remove all occupants from its property after the Supreme Court found the land belonged to the SRT in 2021. Of the 900 land title deeds, 12, which cover 179 rai, reportedly belong to the Chidchob family. Defence Minister and key Pheu Thai figure Phumtham Wechayachai reaffirmed unity among coalition parties on Saturday, saying that despite their differences on certain issues, they share the same goal of steering the country forward.FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — If things had worked out differently, wide receiver Ladd McConkey might have been standing on the New England Patriots’ sideline Saturday at Gillette Stadium, watching Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert shred his defensive teammates during a 40-7 victory . Instead, McConkey set Chargers rookie records for receptions and receiving yards in a season Saturday. He caught eight passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns, bringing his season totals to 77 receptions and 1,054 receiving yards, breaking Keenan Allen’s marks of 71 catches and 1,046 yards in 2013. McConkey is one touchdown shy of Allen’s rookie record of eight. When the Chargers jettisoned Allen and Mike Williams in a pair of cost-saving moves during the offseason, new General Manager Joe Hortiz had the notion of selecting a standout wide receiver near the top of his to-do list going into the draft. Hortiz picked right tackle Joe Alt with his first-round pick . Hortiz then made what seemed at the time like a minor move. He swapped his second-round pick for the Patriots’ second-round selection, moving up from 37th to 34th to take McConkey , a standout from the University of Georgia. Hortiz added the 137th overall pick as a sweetener to complete the trade. So, it was that McConkey torched the team that ended up trading him. “No extra motivation or anything like that,” McConkey said, laughing when asked about facing the Patriots for the first time since the draft back in April. “I was excited to get drafted. I didn’t care that I got traded. I’m right where I’m supposed to be. It’s a cool moment. I’m glad they drafted me.” McConkey recalled he met with the Chargers only briefly during the Senior Bowl. He didn’t have any inkling that they would have any special interest in drafting him. Little did he know how easily he would mesh with his teammates, and especially Herbert, who has called him a “quarterback’s best friend.” “I always believed in myself, but I didn’t know,” McConkey said of his mindset going into his rookie season. “I didn’t know. Obviously, I wanted to get as many yards as I could and contribute as much as I could. In a sense, I really didn’t think about this, but it is pretty cool. I feel like it just developed.” EXTRA POINTS Derwin James Jr. sacked Patriots quarterback Drake Maye twice and recovered Maye’s fumble, one of several stellar defensive players Saturday. Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu also sacked Maye once apiece. The Chargers limited Maye to 12 for 22 passing for 117 yards and one touchdown. ... 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