Chattanooga, Tenn. man’s death from copperhead bite puzzles experts – Asheville Citizen-Times
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. The weekend death of a 26-year-old man from a copperhead bite left a Tennessee wildlife official and a snake expert puzzled. Police in the Chattanooga suburb of East Ridge said Wade Westbrook, 26, was bitten on his upper right arm …
Ex-congressman Tanner turns lobbyist – Birmingham Business Journal
Former U.S. Rep. John Tanner , who retired last month after 12 years representing West Tennessee, has joined Washington, D.C. lobbying firm Prime Policy Group. The Commercial Appeal reports that Tanner will be a vice chairman for the firm, whose recent …
Ex-Conn. broker jailed for stealing from clients – NECN
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) A former Connecticut securities broker has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for stealing about $1.7 million from his clients. A judge in Bridgeport on Monday also ordered Gregory Buchholz of Bridgewater to serve …