Fairfax County, VA

Prentiss County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

Mississippi State

Gulfport, MS

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

FinanceBuzz

If you’re considering a career change, there are some great options that require little experience.

12 High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a Lot of Experience

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Wisconsin State

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Brookfield, WI

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In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

SlashGear

Solar panels are an excellent renewable energy option for homeowners. Not only do they reduce your monthly electric bill, but they can even help you earn additional income from excess solar energy in the form of Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs). One of the biggest roadblocks when it comes to...

How Do Solar Panel Leases Work And What Are The Pros And Cons?

Rigby, ID

West Virginia Watch

Four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd, many big-city law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill their ranks. Departments have tried offering hiring bonuses, expediting background checks and increasing salaries. Some have dropped bans on visible tattoos, lowered physical fitness exam requirements and expanded eligibility to […]
The post Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny appeared first on West Virginia Watch.

Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

As we predicted here, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) last week proposed new and, in some cases, streamlined rules governing what mortgage servicers must do after a borrower becomes delinquent. The proposed rules incorporate some pandemic-era practices, such as allowing servicers to offer assistance without a comprehensive review of the borrower’s financial situation. According to the CFPB, the new rules would require mortgage servicers to prioritize loss mitigation over foreclosing, reduce paperwork requirements, improve communication with borrowers, and ensure critical information is provided in the borrowers’ preferred language.

CFPB Proposes New “Streamlined” Mortgage Servicing Rules

Bellingham Metro News

Brentwood, TN – Tractor Supply Company (TSC) has announced a series of strategic changes aimed at bolstering its dedication to rural America and aligning its operations with its core business objectives. This move follows customer outrage and aims to ensure the company's values resonate more closely with the communities it serves.

Tractor Supply Announces Overhaul to Reaffirm Commitment to Rural America following controversy

Illinois State

McPhersonBuzz News

Illinois is investing millions under the Clean and Equitable Jobs Act to expand clean energy jobs, focusing on underserved areas, but faces criticism for potentially neglecting rural and predominantly white communities in its efforts. Illinois Boosts Clean Energy Jobs with Expansion of Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program According to the Washington Examiner, Illinois is putting more […]

Illinois Invests $14M in Clean Energy Jobs – But Can it Balance Equity Across the State?

More than 100 workers at a tumble dryer factory face redundancy. Beko Europe confirmed its subsidiary Hotpoint UK Appliances Ltd will enter a consultation that could result in the closure of its site in Yate, near Bristol, causing a potential 150 jobs losses. Regional managing director, Teresa Arbuckle, said: "The...

Tumble dryer factory could close with 150 jobs at risk

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Georgia State

Manor, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church, near Manor, is the 14th Crawfordite meeting house I have documented in Georgia, the culmination of work that began well over a decade ago. In that time, I’ve come to consider them an architectural and cultural treasure and admire them as landmarks of vernacular architecture. As I’ve said before, they […]

Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church, Circa 1875, Manor

Rhode Island State

Louisiana Illuminator

For hours, John Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call button at his bedside in the Heritage Hills nursing home in Rhode Island. A retired truck driver, he had injured his spine in a fall on the job decades earlier and could no longer walk. The antibiotics he was taking made him need to go to the […]
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Residents suffer when nursing homes ignore or waive staffing rules

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Fairfax County works to restrict impact of data centers on neighborhoods

FAIRFAX, Va. — As the growth of data centers in northern Virginia continues to spread, Fairfax County officials have been considering ways to not only restrict...

Fairfax County works to restrict impact of data centers on neighborhoods

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