Hostess going out of business; nearly 18,000 laid off

Hostess going out of business; nearly 18,000 laid off
Hostess going out of business; nearly 18,000 laid off

IRVING, Texas (AP) - Hostess, the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is going out of business, closing plants, laying off its 18,500 workers and putting its brands up for sale.

The Irving, Texas, company said a nationwide worker strike crippled its ability to make and deliver its products. Its brands also include Ding Dongs, Ho

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School board delays closure decision

School board delays closure decision
School board delays closure decision
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

The Shelby Co. Unified School Board continued a discussion of recommendations by the Transition Planning Commission Thursday evening.

On the agenda, 36 items including the possible closure of schools.

After five hours of discussions, 10 items remained unresolved, including the possible closures.

School Board Chairman

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Municipal Schools Case to be decided next week?

Municipal Schools Case to be decided next week?
Municipal Schools Case to be decided next week?
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

UPDATE (9:04 pm) : Federal Court Judge Hardy Mays has ruled that The Commercial Appeal will not have to turn over comments from readers that were posted on the Commercial Appeal's website.

In a late night filing, the judge overseeing all of the court room batthles said the comments are not relative to the case.

He

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Catfish King reels them in

Catfish King reels them in
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Belzoni Mississippi, Catfish Capitol of the world.

Bet you didn't know that, or maybe you did.

They have a parade of catfish, with catfish statues on Main Street. They also have the Belzoni Catfish Museum with a big catfish out front spraying "Gill-acious" water out of his mouth and nose.

Now, this catfish capitol

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TSA reminders for holiday travel

TSA reminders for holiday travel
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Thanksgiving is a week away, and it launches the end of the year holiday travel season, but getting there can be a bit of a problem.

No worries, though, as long as you leave in plenty of time.

The Transportation Security Administration has introduced some new risk guidelines for those traveling across country. Some

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