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Truckers may carry guns to protect themselves as they drive across the country in semi-trucks. 
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Can truckers carry guns in their semi-trucks?

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Kentucky State

The US Sun

KENTUCKY lawmakers are expanding a popular traffic law to help drivers. States across the US have laws that require drivers to pull over and make way for emergency responders on the road. Kentucky passed a state law in 2003 that required drivers to slow down or move over for highway...

Crackdown law comes into effect with $500 fines & jail time for drivers who fail to make crucial move on the road

Tacoma, WA

Editor's note: This article was originally published on September 28, 2021. It has since been updated. Dress code has always been a contentious topic and it's become a source of controversy at a Washington middle school. A 12-year-old girl was asked to leave the school over her dress code, stated her mother while posting a video of her arguing with the school principal. The video was posted by the girl's Mom (@khalesei_holt) on TikTok showed a conversation between the pair and garnered close to 10m views and 1.4m likes. The 12-year-old was wearing a t-shirt and yoga pants but was reportedly sent home by the principal of Ford Middle School in Tacoma. The video sparked a fierce debate online, with many saying dress codes are sexist while some argued that the principal was right to send the girl home if she violated the dress code as told to students in the rule book.

Mom stands up for 12-year-old daughter sent home for violating dress code, sparks fierce debate

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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

Georgia State

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

El Paso, TX

Loudwire

In El Paso Texas, a middle school has come under fire for a controversial dress code, forbidding students from wearing all-black attire from head to toe. Charles Middle School made the announcement ahead of the school year, leading many parents and students alike to criticize the decision. According to CBS 11 News, this decision was made because school officials said it is "associated with depression and mental health issues," in a statement made to the press.

Texas School Bans Students From Wearing All-Black Clothing Over ‘Mental-Health Concerns’

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Louisiana State


Drunk driving could also get your bar tender into trouble. 
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Drunk Driving Could Spell a Lawsuit for Your Bartender

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

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry offered some advice to parents unhappy about the Ten Commandments being displayed in their child’s school - “Tell the child not to look at it.”. During a press conference on Monday, Landry dismissed any potential criticisms about the state requiring public schools to display...

Louisiana Governor advises parents upset about Ten Commandments display in schools to ‘tell the child not to look’


Here are the situations where a U-turn can get you into the most trouble.
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Are U-Turns Ever Actually Legal?

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

America’s K-12 schools enjoyed a boost of funding from federal pandemic aid packages during the last three school years, but that cash flow is ending in September just as the new one gets underway – forcing some districts to make tough choices about what to cut.

Some US schools are forced to make cuts as pandemic aid ends in September

Irish Star

Maurnice Declue, the teenager who was captured on camera beating a fellow student and went viral earlier this year, was sentenced to court-supervised probation

Teen who 'beat' Kaylee Gain in brutal school fight released on court supervision

Lafayette, IN

AN elementary school is switching to a four-day week, leaving some parents outraged as they scramble to find daycare options. Students will follow a Monday-Thursday schedule when they return for the 2024-2025 school year. Vinton Elementary School in Lafayette, Indiana, will be the first in the state to try out four-day school weeks, Indiana Public […]

First-of-its-kind 4-day school week sparks fury as parents are forced to pay for daycare & students endure longer days

Lexington, KY

A former University of Kentucky student who was accused of hurling racial slurs and attacking a Black schoolmate while drunk has pleaded guilty to assault and other charges. Sophia Rosing, 23, admitted four counts of fourth-degree assault, one count of disorderly conduct, and one count of public intoxication, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

College student who used the n-word 200 times in drunken attack on Black classmate faces jail after pleading guilty

uInterview.com

Satanists have been volunteering as counselors in Florida public schools after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a law pressing for more religion in education. Members of the Satanic Temple stated that they are ready to act as volunteer chaplains under state law HB 931, which had taken effect earlier this month, opening campuses to more “counseling and support to students” from outside organizations.

Satanists Volunteer As Counselors In Florida Schools After Gov. DeSantis Signs Law Pushing For More Religion In Education

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Drivers need to slow down for school-related traffic

With schools back in session, drivers need to be mindful and watch their speed. Passing a school bus is not just a traffic violation; it’s a...

Drivers need to slow down for school-related traffic

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