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Alabama abortion law is not pro-life. It’s pro-strife
This is an opinion cartoon. Alabama’s draconian abortion ban is harsh enough on women and reproductive healthcare professionals in this state. Attorney General Steve Marshall now threatens to take his abortion punishment tour across state lines. Like the Alabama Supreme Court’s ‘frozen embryos are children’ ruling sent IVF shockwaves around the country, our leaders are never satisfied just to create hardship on its own people. Nope. They like to spread the chaos.
Alabama Woman Passes Away After A Wrench Smashes Through The Car Windshield On Interstate
Earlier this month, an Alabama woman passed away in front of her son after a wrench smashed through a car windshield. Montgomery County Police has since released additional details about what happened to Earlie Harris. Earlie’s son was driving her to work on the morning of August 8 when a wrench shattered his windshield, per [...] The post Alabama Woman Passes Away After A Wrench Smashes Through The Car Windshield On Interstate appeared first on The Shade Room.
Asher HaVon moves encore concert to The Anchor on Saturday
The encore concert by singer and Selma native Asher HaVon that was rescheduled to Aug. 30 has a new date and location. HaVon will perform on Saturday at 8 p.m. at The Anchor. Citing his busy schedule, the concert has been moved several times. It was originally set for Aug. 9 at Selma High, then moved to Aug. 30. However, it has now been moved to the Anchor on Franklin Street downtown.
Unity event brings together Selma High, Morgan students to honor teens who died
Selma-Dallas County pastors held a “Time of Unity & Reflection” event at Selma High on Thursday afternoon to honor sophomore Au’Terrious Walter, who died last weekend from injuries sustained in a shooting. The service was also held to honor the loss of another Selma teenager, Caden Tellier,...
Mississippi high school football scores for 2024 MHSAA Week 1
The MHSAA football 2024 season kicks off this week with Week 1 games. This week, though, marks the third week of the season for MAIS programs. Here is our Mississippi high school football scoreboard. ...
Boeing Company Announces Manufacturing Expansion in Mississippi
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, kicked-off a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi. The project will expand the facility by 50,000 square feet, renovate 40,000 square feet of existing space and add new automation equipment, robotics and non-destructive inspection technologies to support Aurora’s growing aerosystems business.
Another Mississippi city bans the sale of kratom
Last week, Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee and the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a measure prohibiting the drug within city limits. Because it was passed unanimously, the measure will go into effect immediately. McGree said after the vote that the Ridgeland Police Department would begin working with businesses in about 10 days to pull the substance from the stores currently selling it.
Lauderdale Co. students learn the manufacturing process by touring Shloop
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Computer Science students from West Lauderdale High School got a special tour of Shloop, the shoe manufacturing company. These students are all part of an advanced manufacturing program put on by MCC. This program challenges the students to create and design a pair of shoes they...
Mississippi driver arrested in Texas after 17 illegals found hidden inside truck
A Mississippi driver has been arrested in Texas on charges of human smuggling after authorities discovered 17 illegal immigrants hidden inside a truck. The arrest was announced on Thursday by Lt. Chris Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety, who shared the details on social media. The driver was reportedly found operating a “cloned” Lowe’s work truck in Kinney County, a tactic often used to avoid detection.
Illumination Center for Dyslexia adds new AI software
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Illuminations center for dyslexia program plans to use AI to help those with dyslexia and to support teachers. The program with help enhance children’s learning abilities and techniques. “A child with dyslexia has a way that their brain is organized. There’s a lot of repetition...
Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers arrested in Louisiana
A Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers in a stolen vehicle was arrested in Louisiana. The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that a Brookhaven teen was one of three suspects arrested. According to a press release, the teen is believed to be the driver. Shawn Ratcliff, 18,...
City of Meridian Arrest Report August 30, 2024
Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 152 calls for service from August 29, 2024 at 6:00 AM to August 30, 2024 at 6:00 AM. The following were reported to the Meridian Police Department. Robbery. There were no robberies reported. Commercial Burglary. There were no commercial burglaries reported. Church...
Lauderdale County homicide suspect arrested in Pearl traffic stop
A Meridian area murder suspect was arrested in Pearl. Onorious Earl Campbell was stopped Thursday for speeding on Interstate 20, police said. During the traffic stop, Campbell failed to show a license, and officers discovered he was wanted for homicide in Lauderdale County. Officers arrested Campbell and he was transported...
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