Louisiana State

Baton Rouge, LA

Columbus, OH

Missouri State

– The Supreme Court denies Missouri’s attempt to block Trump’s sentencing. – Missouri claims New York interfered with its election process. – The case doesn’t affect national Republicans or Democrats but influences Independents. – Trump’s sentencing coincides with early voting, possibly affecting voter decisions. In a...

Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Sentencing Amid Missouri Challenge

The Atlantic

The Roberts Court has made the current crisis of American democracy perpetual.

The Supreme Court Fools Itself

Texas State

Houston, TX

Latin Times

A death row inmate in Texas is set to be executed on Wednesday for the killing of a woman in Houston in 1997. Should it effectively be conducted, Arthur Lee Burton would become the third person to be executed in the state so far this year, with four more scheduled throughout 2024.

Texas death row inmate with hours to live maintains he has 'intellectual disability' as appeal sits with Supreme Court

Arkansas State

Little Rock, AR

A Little Rock physician faces a hearing Thursday before the Arkansas State Medical Board over allegations of sexually abusing a former employee and improperly prescribing opioids to patients. Dr. Alonzo Williams, a gastroenterologist licensed in Arkansas since 1979, has been accused of a range of misdeeds over the past three...

Little Rock gastroenterologist has 30-year history of complaints against him, records show

Nevada State

The court reversed a lower court ruling that found the inclusion of cannabis as a schedule one controlled substance violated the Nevada constitution. Nevada's high court has reversed a lower court ruling that found the inclusion of cannabis as a Schedule I Controlled Substance.

Nevada Supreme Court reverses ruling on schedule one listing for cannabis

Julie Chrisley’s Prison Sentence Thrown Out By Appeals Court. Julie Chrisley, star of USA’s Chrisley Knows Best has had her prison sentence thrown out by an appeals court, TVGrapevine has learned. “After careful consideration, and with the benefit of oral argument, we affirm the district court on all...

Julie Chrisley’s Prison Sentence Thrown Out By Appeals Court

Georgia State

Fulton County, GA

Scripps News

The court set arguments on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the case for Dec. 5.

Appeals court won't hear arguments on Fani Willis' role in Georgia Trump case until after election

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

Salon

The behind-the-scenes machinations behind the Supreme Court’s sweeping presidential immunity decision reveals that Chief Justice John Roberts has “lost his authority” and ability to broker compromises on the thorniest and most impactful issues, a legal expert says. The Supreme Court this summer ruled 6-3 that presidents have...

“He is alone”: Experts say "extreme" ruling shows John Roberts has "lost his authority" over SCOTUS

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Minnesota State

WashingtonExaminer

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that when a person is being threatened or attacked, he or she must retreat if “reasonably possible” rather than brandish a “dangerous weapon.” In June 2021, Earley Romero Blevins pulled out a machete after a man with a knife allegedly threatened him on a rail platform in Minnesota. Blevins was […]

Minnesota Supreme Court rules person being threatened cannot brandish weapon if ‘reasonably possible to retreat’

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Florida State

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Rep. Matt Duffield, R-Russellville, left, and Sen. Mark Johnson, R-Ferndale, at a news conference April 18, 2024, about the death of Bryan Malinowski after federal agents raided his home in March. About 24 other lawmakers stood behind them. (Photo by Sonny Albarado/Arkansas Advocate) Conway resident Jimmie Cavin filed suit Tuesday...

Lawsuit alleges Arkansas State Police violated public records law

Alabama State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

Tennessee State

Gov. Bill Lee says he will continue to support former President Donald Trump after Trump referred to him as a RINO -- Republican in Name Only -- last week. (Photo: John Partipilo) Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is bowing the knee — unnecessarily — to former President Donald Trump despite getting...

Stockard on the Stump: Governor letting Trump run over him like a RINO

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Arizona State

The Hill

The Republican National Committee (RNC) asked the Supreme Court to take emergency action to revive an Arizona law requiring voter registration applicants show proof of citizenship when using a state form. The request, docketed Friday, also asks to reinstate Arizona’s prohibition of voting in presidential elections or by mail if...

RNC asks Supreme Court to revive Arizona voter registration law

Port Allen, LA

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Carville, LA

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Geismar, LA

Glynn, LA

Rougon, LA

NewsBreak

Appellate court hears arguments to remove two La. Supreme Court candidates

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana’s Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal must decide before Thursday evening whether all three candidates in the newly created majority-Black election district for...

Appellate court hears arguments to remove two La. Supreme Court candidates

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