Louisiana State

Black Enterprise

Originally Published July 21, 2023. A federal judge handed down a ruling to Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola that may change the way It treats the incarcerated population who work the prison’s Farm-Line. According to WAFB, a federal ruling, on July 3, ordered the facility to establish a “memorandum with proposed remedies” to keep inmates safe on the prison’s Farm-Line.

Louisiana Prison Forced To Keep Inmates Safe By Federal Judge

Jacksonville, FL

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Axios

The summer's COVID-19 wave is continuing, and Louisiana is one of the states with "very high" levels of virus activity, per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Why it matters: Your cold may actually be COVID. The big picture: The virus is especially prevalent right now across the western...

Louisiana is a COVID hotspot right now

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Hey there, future mover! Before you start daydreaming about spicy Cajun food, jazzy nights, and bayou adventures, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making Louisiana your new home. Swampy Heat and Humidity. If...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Louisiana

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

Louisiana travelers should pay attention to this oddball travel tip. Believe it or not it could help save the life of a child.

Louisiana Travel Tip - Put a Crayon in Your Wallet, Here's Why

Texas State

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Houston, TX

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. With around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday said he’s demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the area as well as answers about its preparations for upcoming storms.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Demands Answers as Customers Remain Without Power After Beryl.

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Denver, CO

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Memphis, TN

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis-Shelby County Schools has mapped out the district’s security measures for school events this year. MSCS says everyone, including staff and students, will be screened using walk-through medal detectors or wands at all school events. Only clear bags will be allowed inside. Small clutches will...

MSCS details security measures for school events

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Schuylkill County, PA

Ashland, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

ASHLAND – A Coatesville man is in Schuylkill County Prison after police say he broke...
The post Police: Man broke into home to collect debt from previous homeowners, threatened responding officers first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police: Man broke into home to collect debt from previous homeowners, threatened responding officers

Aurora, CO

The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Oakland, CA

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

Three City of Alameda Police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Mario Gonzalez made their first appearances at the Wiley E. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland on Friday, August 2.

Arraignment for APD Officers Set For October 11

NewsBreak

Louisiana state leaders want lawsuit over law requiring Ten Commandments in public schools dismissed

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Louisiana state officials want a lawsuit challenging the state’s new Ten Commandments in classrooms law thrown out. “The lawsuit is premature,” said...

Louisiana state leaders want lawsuit over law requiring Ten Commandments in public schools dismissed

Comments / 0