An End to Navistar Complaints?

A source at Navistar Barton has indicated air quality and other working conditions have caused over 20 employees to leave the would-be truck manufacturing facility. Unionization has also been widely discussed--something we're surprised hasn't already taken place.

Perhaps the new tenant FreightCar America will do much to correct some of these problems. The company's press release states it will occupy approximately 25% of the mile-long plant. It might be fortuitous to Navistar if FreightCar expands to fill the entire manufacturing facility. Financial pundits have not exactly predicted a banner year for Navistar.

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A source reports that Corey Leighann Thornton has contacted friends to relate she is safe; however, it appears the Franklin County woman has now made the area's most wanted list.

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Part of the Railroad Bridge may be history, but you can still own a copy of the original plans for the historic drawbridge: Link



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Missing: The Things We Do For Love

Since 2011, we've followed the ongoing criminal saga of Russellville's John James Common, aka J.J. We've received information on the now incarcerated drug dealer via several sources, including friends of his long-time girlfriend. These individuals have previously requested the name of J.J.'s friend not be used; however, it now appears the young woman is missing and could possibly be in danger.

 

Corey Leighann Thornton is 22 years old. She has brown hair, possibly bleached, and grey eyes. The Belgreen High graduate is petite and sports a tattoo on her foot. After Corey's probation in Limestone County was revoked, she was scheduled to turn herself in. 

Instead she disappeared. Neither her family nor law enforcement in Limestone or Franklin Counties have seen her in the past week. Corey is not dangerous, but is possibly being harbored by those who are. If you've seen Corey, please call the nearest law enforcement agency. 

We hope all of our readers have had a fantastic St. Valentine's Day. 

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