Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Mississippi State

Jackson, MS

The Marshall Project

After a 17-year-old was charged with the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Eugene Kelly in Jackson, Mississippi’s first murder of 2024, one council member made a familiar demand: Impose a nighttime youth curfew to “stop these kids from becoming killers.”. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba then offered an even stronger...

Jackson, Mississippi, Wants Curfew Centers to Cut Crime. Here’s What Other Cities Learned.

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Livingston, TX

On Wednesday evening, Texas prison officials plan to execute Ramiro Gonzales, the 41-year-old who kidnapped, raped and murdered Bridget Townsend when they were both 18. The Marshall Project covered a dramatic turn in Gonzales’ murder case two years ago. A psychiatrist named Edward Gripon — who in 2006 had testified that he had antisocial personality disorder and would always be violent — had changed his mind. Citing Gonzales’ willingness to take responsibility for his crimes, Gripon told us, “If this man’s sentence was changed to life without parole, I don’t think he’d be a problem.”

A Death Row Prisoner’s Parting Interview

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Georgia State

Dublin, GA

Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have announced that a 42-year-old man from Dublin, Georgia, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

California State

While Miguel Solorio did 25 years for a crime he didn’t commit, his wife, Silvia, was right by his side. Here’s their California love story in pictures.

Love Beyond Bars: Miguel and Silvia

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a notable case from Essex County, New Jersey, 32-year-old Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine.

Newark Woman Gets 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Is It Illegal to Drive Barefoot in North Carolina?. It's common for some drivers to ditch their shoes when driving, especially during the hot and humid summer months. Whether coming back from the pool or wearing sandals, many prefer driving barefoot. A longstanding myth suggests that drivers are required to wear shoes while behind the wheel, but this is not the case.

Is it illegal to drive barefoot in North Carolina? NC Highway Patrol explains the law

Connecticut State

The Shy Green

Big news hitting the grocery scene: Stop & Shop is set to close 32 of its stores in five states. This move is a major shake-up for local communities across the Northeast. Here’s where the closures are happening:

A big-name grocery store is shutting down over 30 locations in five states

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Durham, NC

One out of every five people shot and killed by police in the U.S. since 2015 was in the middle of a mental health crisis, according to tracking by The Washington Post. These deaths, along with pressure from activists, have prompted cities across the country to change their approach to emergency calls. Instead of armed police, a new generation of first responders, including EMTs and social workers, are handling 911 calls involving mental illness, addiction or homelessness.

Meet the New Generation of Unarmed First Responders in This New Podcast Series

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council shut out the voices Monday of dozens of residents who came to the City Council meeting to decry the police shooting of a Black man. For three weeks, supporters of Kilyn Lewis have attended Aurora City Council meetings. They have become unruly at times and caused the mayor to call recesses several times to restore order.

Aurora shuts out comments about Black man killed by police

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

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Susan Chira to Step Down as The Marshall Project’s Editor-in-Chief in January

Under her stewardship, the news nonprofit more than doubled in size, opened local newsrooms and won its second Pulitzer Prize. Susan Chira will step down early...

Susan Chira to Step Down as The Marshall Project’s Editor-in-Chief in January

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