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Mississippi State

The Associated Press

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators, not the courts, must decide whether to change the state’s practice of stripping voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent crimes such as forgery and timber theft, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. The state’s original list of disenfranchising crimes springs from the Jim Crow era, and attorneys who sued to challenge the list say authors of the Mississippi Constitution removed voting rights for crimes they thought Black people were more likely to commit. A majority of judges on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals wrote that the Supreme Court in 1974 reaffirmed constitutional law allowing states to disenfranchise felons. “Do the hard work of persuading your fellow citizens that the law should change,” the majority wrote.

Court says Jim Crow-era felony voting ban in Mississippi can be altered by lawmakers, not judges

North Carolina State

(CN) — In the aftermath of a July 2 decision that determined the state’s legislative districts violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters, a three-judge federal panel on Thursday ruled the Mississippi Legislature may redraw the districts during its normal session in 2025.

Appeals court grants extended timeline to redraw Mississippi legislative districts

Reuters

(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday upheld Mississippi's lifetime ban on voting for people convicted of certain felonies, saying the policy was not a cruel and unusual punishment.

Court validates Mississippi's lifetime ban on felons voting

Fox News

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said welfare offices are giving illegal immigrants and non-citizens voter registration forms under a Biden order.

Alabama election official says Biden executive order gives illegal immigrants 'mechanism' to register to vote

The US Sun

A BOY begged his neighbor for help just minutes before his foster mom allegedly sat on him, causing him to suffocate and die. Little Dakota Levi Stevens, 10, died on April 25 after Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, allegedly sat on his body for at least seven minutes. Wilson was attempting...

Boy, 10, begged neighbor for help minutes before 340-lb foster mom ‘sat on him for 7 minutes suffocating him to death’

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

Jacksonville, FL

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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

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Town Talks

As North Carolina continues to attract new residents, understanding the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords becomes increasingly important. Here’s what you need to know about landlord entry and tenant rights in the state.

Can landlords enter at any time, or is it trespassing? Here are the rules in North Carolina

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

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

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

NBC News

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's ruling on Friday upholding a law that bars domestic abusers from possessing firearms — a rare victory for gun control advocates — doesn't mean it is going to stop striking down other gun restrictions. The court has several pending cases that it...

After gun control victory at Supreme Court, justices have other firearms cases in their sights

Can You Flash Your Headlights to Warn Other Drivers About Speed Traps?. Flashing headlights can serve as a signal to other drivers that law enforcement is nearby, often warning of speed traps or sobriety checkpoints.

Is it legal to flash your headlights to warn drivers of speed traps? What Drivers should now

Oregon State

Youngstown, OH

The Shy Green

A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

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

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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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

Kentucky State

Louisiana State

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana won’t take official steps to implement a law requiring the Ten Commandments be placed in all of the state’s public school classrooms until at least November as a lawsuit makes its way through the courts, according to an agreement approved by a federal judge Friday. The suit was filed in June by parents of Louisiana public school children with various religious backgrounds, who said the law violates First Amendment language forbidding government establishment of religion and guaranteeing religious liberty. Backers of the law argue that the Ten Commandments belong in classrooms because the commandments...

Ten Commandments won't go in some Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays out

Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

USA TODAY

The Second Amendment issue involves a statute used in a significant share of federal criminal cases. It bars guns after convictions punishable by more than a year in prison.

Justice Department urges Supreme Court to decide if felons can be barred from having a gun

AL.com

NewsBreak

Lawsuit challenges timing of new Alabama law disqualifying more felons from voting on Nov. 5

Robert Crowley is a U.S. Army veteran, and volunteer with the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Mid-South chapter representative. He’s described in a lawsuit as a...

Lawsuit challenges timing of new Alabama law disqualifying more felons from voting on Nov. 5

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