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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Thirty years ago, Thursday, the Olympic flame arrived in Savannah by water, sailing up the river aboard the schooner “America” before it was carried through the streets. Thousands lined the streets to watch the relay with a select group of runners having the honor of carrying the torch. WSAV’s Tina Tyus-Shaw carried that flame herself, joining the citywide celebration leading up to the games.

Federal agents did not have body-worn cameras when a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a Mexican homebuilder who was driving a work van they tried pulling over in Houston, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to make it easier for people to get compensated for injuries they claim came from COVID-19 vaccines. A rule being prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would allow the agency to compile a list of specific injuries that it will presume were directly caused by a covered COVID-19 countermeasure, such as a vaccine or therapeutic, so long as it was caused within a specific time frame.

Rancho Cordova, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rancho Cordova, California – June 19, 2026 – Visit Rancho Cordova proudly joined the City of Rancho Cordova and Executive Member Group in celebrating the successful inaugural Juneteenth Exchange, a first-of-its-kind executive leadership summit that welcomed more than 150 business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, technologists, and community changemakers to Rancho Cordova for a day of meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and economic opportunity.

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Bulloch County is looking to expand sewer and water infrastructure in the county soon, thanks to the help of some state funds.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah Steel Head Coach Coretta Brown will take a leave of absence from the team, a spokesperson for the team said Thursday. Assistant Coach Toccara Ross will serve as the interim head coach, beginning with the Steel’s next game on Friday against the Jacksonville Waves. Brown’s leave of absence is due to a personal family matter, the team spokesperson said.

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by: Kristen Eskow Posted: Jul 9, 2026 / 05:17 PM EDT Updated: Jul 9, 2026 / 05:17 PM EDT (NEXSTAR) — On this week’s Capitol Conversations, NewsNation Washington Correspondent Kristen Eskow goes one-on-one with U.S. Rep. Tony Wied (R-Wisconsin). Wied discusses how the Farm Bill could provide more dairy options for Snap recipients, a housing affordability plan, the President’s calls for Congress to pass voter ID legislation, and about his career as a small business owner.

Pennsylvania’s two senators, despite being from opposite parties, are banding together in a joint fundraising effort in advance of the 2026 midterms and 2028 election cycle. A new political action committee called Common Ground PA was filed with the Federal Election Commission earlier this week. It is sponsored by Pennsylvania Sens. John Fetterman (D) and Dave McCormick (R) through two separate fundraising groups.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — As summer temperatures climb across Southeast Georgia, safety experts reminded parents and caregivers that a simple habit could prevent a tragedy: checking the back seat before locking the car. Memorial Health Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Coordinator Jadan Santoyo said the temperature inside a parked vehicle can become dangerous in a matter of minutes. “A car can raise 20 degrees in 10 minutes, which can be a deadly situation for a child,” he said.