Louisville, KY

Columbus, OH

Nashville, TN

NBC News

University of Missouri student Riley Strain, whose sudden disappearance made national news in March, drowned in a river outside of Nashville, Tennessee, and there's evidence he'd been drinking heavily, his completed autopsy revealed Tuesday. "Riley Strain, a 22 year-old-male, died as a result of drowning and ethanol intoxication," Assistant Medical...

Riley Strain's autopsy report confirms he drowned after drinking

Tennessee State

Fox News

A Tennessee woman who was fired for refusing BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's COVID-19 employee vaccine mandate received a nearly $700,000 settlement.

Tennessee woman awarded nearly $700k after being fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine requirement

Alabama State

Louisiana State

Law & Crime

The ACLU filed a lawsuit on behalf of Louisiana families to challenge what it called a "blatantly unconstitutional" new state law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every classroom.
The post Louisiana governor who said ‘I can’t wait to be sued’ over Ten Commandments law gets his wish first appeared on Law & Crime.

Louisiana governor who said 'I can't wait to be sued' over Ten Commandments law gets his wish

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Tahlequah, OK

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Construction of a sprawling, $10 million park near the Cherokee Nation’s tribal headquarters in Tahlequah kicked off June 21. Named after the late principal chief, Wilma P. Mankiller Capitol Park – when completed in fall 2025 – will feature a community building, dog park, heirloom garden, amphitheater, stickball field, playground, walking trails, food truck area, water feature, a memorial statue to honor Mankiller herself, and more, all on 15 acres.

Cherokee Nation Breaks Ground on $10 Million Mankiller Park

Fordyce, AR

A fourth victim who suffered injuries in a shooting Friday morning outside a grocery store in in Fordyce, Arkansas, has died, according to state police.

Arkansas police confirm 4th victim died in grocery store shooting

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Kentucky State

WEKU

A federal judge in Kentucky blocked a new Title IX rule that would have shielded LGBTQ+ students from discrimination.

Judge blocks Biden Title IX rule in 6 states, including Kentucky

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Texas State

Kianna Writes

Hooters, the well-known restaurant chain recognized for its wings and distinctive ambiance, has recently closed dozens of locations. While the official reason cited is poor performance, this move reflects broader challenges in the restaurant industry.

A well-known chain is now closing in Florida, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Texas, and Virginia

Arkansas State

Two people are dead and seven others were wounded when a gunman opened fire outside of a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, on Friday.

Shooting outside Arkansas grocery store leaves 2 dead, 7 wounded, including law enforcement officer

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Kansas State

Wichita, KS

The Independent

 Educators in Kansas’ largest public school district discriminated against Black and disabled students when disciplining them, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, which announced an agreement Tuesday that will have the district revising its policies.Changes the Wichita district has agreed to include restraining unruly students less often and ending the practice of putting misbehaving students alone in rooms by Jan. 1, 2025, the DOJ said.The district also agreed to offer counseling or tutoring to every student who was confined alone in a room during the past three schools years, with the number of hours matching those for which...

Discipline used in Kansas' largest school district was discriminatory, the Justice Department says

Arkansas Advocate

A prosecuting attorney on Friday declined to pursue further action regarding potential violations of state law tied to the purchase of a $19,000 lectern by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office.  Members of the governor’s staff used a state-issued credit card to buy the lectern and carrying case in June 2023 from a Virginia-based company with […]
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Prosecuting attorney declines to pursue charges over Arkansas governor’s purchase of $19K lectern

 Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed a law mandating that the Ten Commandments — yes, “thou shalt not commit adultery” etc — be displayed in every public school classroom in the state.Landry has been pushing a hard-right Christian agenda since coming into office six months ago, and the culture war he’s waging also encompasses crackdowns on abortion rights and criminal justice.At the bill signing ceremony in Lafayette on 19 June, Landry said: “If you want to respect the rule of law, you’ve got to start from the original lawgiver, which was Moses.”The move has prompted widespread criticism from Democrats...

Louisiana now requires the 10 Commandments to be displayed in classrooms. It’s not the only terrifying state law

Allentown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MOREA – An Allentown woman is in Schuylkill County Prison, accused of trying to smuggle...
The post PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison

Maryland State

Gov. Wes Moore (D), flanked by Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D), signed 275 bills into law on May 9 at his third bill signing this year. File photo by Bryan P. Sears. Inmates might get a break, magic mushrooms might get a fair...

Hundred of new laws go into effect on Monday

Starting today in Kansas, providers are supposed to ask patients why they are getting an abortion. A Florida law goes into effect allowing people who shoot bears on their property a "Stand Your Ground" type defense. It's July 1, so states across the country are putting laws into effect. From...

July 1 laws taking effect in states across the country

Jeffersonville, IN

Clarksville, IN

Masonic Widows And Orphans Home, KY

New Albany, IN

Glenview, KY

Fairdale, KY

Prospect, KY

Floyds Knobs, IN

Sellersburg, IN

Lanesville, IN

Georgetown, IN

Brooks, KY

NewsBreak

Jefferson County Clerk temporarily closing 2 of its branches; here's why

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Jefferson County Clerk is closing two of its branches for a couple of weeks this month. The downtown Louisville branch on 5th...

Jefferson County Clerk temporarily closing 2 of its branches; here's why

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