Columbus, OH

On August 13, Breaking Defense published an opinion piece from Charles Galbreath and Jennifer Reeves of the Mitchell Institute, which called for Pentagon leaders to kill plans from the US Army to expand its space capabilities. The op-ed has become the talk of the Army space community. Below, two key Army officers offer their formal rebuttal.

The Army has a vital role in space, and it continues to grow

Augusta, GA

TECHNET AUGUSTA 2024 — The Army’s radio as-a-service pilot is going less than perfect, Mark Kitz, program executive officer for command, control and communications-tactical said today. During a keynote address here in Augusta, Kitz explained that the pilot, which was announced nearly two years ago and finally began...

Army feeling ‘lukewarm’ about radio as-a-service pilot, PEO C3T says

Liberty, NC

Military.com

A paratrooper at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, who was indicted last week on charges of weapons trafficking and lying about his association with a white nationalist group has been removed from the Army, Col. Mary Ricks, a service spokesperson, said Tuesday.Spc. Kai Nix was indicted Aug. 14 by a grand jury and arrested the following day by federal authorities amid a joint investigation between the FBI; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and the Army Criminal Investigation Division. Nix served as an infantryman at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat...

82nd Airborne Soldier Who Allegedly Trafficked Weapons, Associated with White Nationalists Gets Booted from Army

The Hill

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he sees a “gaping, wide-open opportunity to go harder” at Vice President Harris on her policy record. Ramaswamy pointed to instances of Harris backing away from some policy positions she held while running for president in 2019 within the Democratic primary, seeing that as an opportunity for the…

Ramaswamy sees ‘wide-open opportunity to go harder’ at Harris on policy

Colorado State

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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

Wyoming State

WyoFile

A Campbell County single parent with one preschooler and one school-age child needs to earn more than $60,000 annually to cover basic monthly costs living in Wyoming, according to a new report on affordability in the state.

Economic self-sufficiency report underscores Wyoming workers’ struggle to make ends meet

The Associated Press

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2024-- Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Lieutenant General Rick Waddell to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240820934289/en/ Lieutenant General Rick Waddell (Photo: Business Wire)

Lieutenant General Rick Waddell Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group

WASHINGTON — An independent government watchdog estimates the US Coast Guard’s program to build three new heavy icebreakers will cost roughly $5.1 billion, a 60 percent increase over the service’s current projections of $3.2 billion. Those numbers come from a new Congressional Budget Office report, produced at...

Coast Guard’s newest icebreakers may jump 60 percent in cost: CBO

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

The Guardian

Students at the vice-president’s alma mater express pride and hope, but say Harris still needs to earn their support

‘She may be family, but we need to hold her accountable’: Howard students cautiously excited by Kamala Harris

Thomson, GA

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment. According to GBI officials, the Thomson Police Department requested the agency to investigate an allegation that Thomson City Mayor, 52-year-old Benjamin Cary Cranford, provided alcohol to an inmate on work detail within the city limits on June 4, 2024.

Georgia City Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Giving Alcohol to an Inmate on Work Det

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Texas State

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Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

Chicago, IL

NewsNation

Trump has spent months trying to distance himself from Project 2025, but the Harris campaign says the connection is there.

Project 2025 is ‘anti-American,’ spokesperson for Harris campaign says

TECHNET AUGUSTA 2024 — The Army’s technology acquisition office announced today two new initiatives to go under its 500-day artificial intelligence implementation plan, focusing on testing of the cutting-edge tech for soldiers’ use and, if necessary, defending against enemy’s AI use. Young Bang, principal deputy to...

Break and counter: Army’s 500-day artificial intelligence plan to include new testing, defense

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Pinedale, WY

PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years.

Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat

A Virginia man is demanding a political action committee stop using his photograph to promote a Wyoming legislative candidate of the same name — or face legal action. Make Liberty Win, a Virginia-based PAC , has been sending text messages and mailers to Wyoming voters, and knocking on doors in support of various legislative candidates, but has failed to provide accurate information. Many of the candidates the PAC is supporting are either members of, or ideologically aligned with, the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus.

Cease and desist: Virginia man threatens legal action after group uses his photo to portray Wyoming candidate

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

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Army G-6 says signals to undergo restructuring, emphasizes unified network goals

TECHNET AUGUSTA 2024 — The Army’s G-6 office will go through some restructuring in line with the service’s long-standing effort of creating a unified network, and...

Army G-6 says signals to undergo restructuring, emphasizes unified network goals

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