Tag Archives: Mississippi

KLLM TRANSPORT TO PAY $56,500 FOR DISABILITY BIAS

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the settlement of a disability discrimination lawsuit against KLLM Transport Services, Inc. (KLLM) for $56,500 and remedial relief on behalf of a qualified truck driver who was rejected for a job … Continue reading →

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Flying J Truck Stop clerk busts nationwide shoplifting ring

Posted on May 17, 2009 by

The Flying J located on I-70 at MM 123 near Spiceland, IN. had some unwanted visitors. State police were called for a shoplifting and when Trooper Nate Raney arrived about 8:20 p.m. Friday night. He found two subjects who had … Continue reading →

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Willie Nelson brings biofuel to the red states

Posted on May 11, 2009 by

“Why do people use biodiesel? Because they love it, that’s why,” Carl Cornelius barks at me over the phone. “Heck, even Wal-Mart fuels here.” Cornelius is the owner of Carl’s Corner Truck Stop in central Texas, and when we spoke … Continue reading →

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UPS Employee Dies After Being Pinned By Truck

Posted on May 7, 2009 by

JACKSON, Miss. — A United Parcel Service employee died after a UPS driver backed over him, pinning him against a wall, officials said. The incident happened at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at the UPS facility off McDowell Road, police said. The … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Oil Spill Causes I-20 To Close For up to 3 Hours

Posted on May 5, 2009 by

JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson Police are working an 18-wheeler accident located on I-20 before the Terry Road exit. According to Mississippi Department of Transportation, a tractor-trailer is leaking diesel fuel. Hazmat is on the scene cleaning the spill. Police say … Continue reading →

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