Georgia State

Athens, GA

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Mississippi State

Parchman, MS

NBC News

Inside the sole unit without air conditioning at Mississippi’s largest prison, inmates hang wet sheets from their cell ceilings to dampen the air and lay drenched towels strategically across their bodies. A temporary reprieve comes from scoops of ice handed out twice a day. As punishing heat spreads across...

Inmates battle heat, mold and mice inside Mississippi's largest prison

Meridian, MS

The Mirror US

Emily Lawhead, a spokesperson for Management and Training Corporation, which manages the facility, said Clarence Gillie, 59, was found unresponsive in his cell on Thursday

Mystery deepens as third inmate found dead in cell this month at Mississippi prison

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

Statesboro, GA

Bulloch County, GA

Grice Connect

In light of the impact of Tropical Storm Debby, the superintendent of schools has announced that Bulloch County Schools’ students and employees will not need to make up for the missed days.

Superintendent Charles Wilson made the decision on Aug. 15, in consultation with the board of education. The storm caused significant local flooding and destruction to roadways, which led to schools being closed for five days from Aug. 5-9. Some families are still affected and for now the school district continues to operate on an alternate transportation plan that prevents buses from traveling on dirt roads.

Regular school attendance positively affects...

BCS will not require make-up days for Tropical Storm Debby closure

Macon, GA

Law & Crime

A Macon, Georgia man has pleaded guilty to a single charge of threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican, after he called her congressional office, harassed staffers and told them he had "a bead on her" with his sniper rifle.
The post ‘I got a bead on her’: Man who vowed to shoot Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in the head with sniper rifle pleads guilty first appeared on Law & Crime.

'I got a bead on her': Man who vowed to shoot Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in the head with sniper rifle pleads guilty

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

Akeena

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Denver, CO

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

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Stock Region

Venezuelan Gang Tren De Aragua Directs Members to Attack U.S. Police, DHS Warns. Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on various reports and sources, and while efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, it should be read with caution. The purpose of this article is to inform and educate, not to incite fear or panic.

Venezuelan Gang Leader Directs Members To Attack U.S. Police

Illinois State

Cook County, IL

Harvey, IL

A school worker admitted to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings and other food during the pandemic and will now head to prison. In January 2023, Vera Lidell, 67, was arrested by authorities in Cook County, Illinois, according to Fox 32. She began working as the Director of Food Services for Harvey School District 152 in July 2020.

Finger-lickin’ fraud! School employee admits to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings

Newark, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. - Three former employees of an Essex County graduate school have pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1.3 million from their employer, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Former Dean & Staff Guilty of $1.3M Embezzlement from NJ Grad School

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Winterville, GA

Watkinsville, GA

Bogart, GA

Hull, GA

Arnoldsville, GA

Colbert, GA

Nicholson, GA

Bishop, GA

Crawford, GA

Statham, GA

Commerce, GA

Jefferson, GA

Bostwick, GA

Danielsville, GA

Lexington, GA

Comer, GA

Good Hope, GA

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University System of Georgia Board of Regents adopts $3.6B budget request

Last week, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved a $3.6 billion fiscal 2026 budget request.

The 2026 budget, which takes effect next July, represents...

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University System of Georgia Board of Regents adopts $3.6B budget request

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