Oklahoma State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed an appeal of an injunction halting Oklahoma's immigration law.
                U.S. District Judge Bernard M. Jones said in an order issued in June that Oklahoma “may have understandable frustrations with the problems caused by illegal immigration ... but the State may not pursue policies that undermine federal law," a referral to a 2012 Arizona case.
                Oklahoma lawmakers passed the law during...

Drummond appeals injunction halting Oklahoma's immigration law

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond submitted an appeal to the US Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday. The appeal challenges a court order against a preliminary injunction that halts the controversial anti-illegal immigration House Bill 4156 in the state. The preliminary injunction, which was issued last month, prevented Oklahoma from...

Oklahoma Attorney General appeals federal injunction blocking enforcement of state immigration law

Louisiana State

Earlier this week, Louisiana made headlines by becoming the first state in the U.S. to allow surgical castration as a punishment for certain sex crimes against children. This new law, signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry, gives judges the option to order offenders guilty of crimes such as rape, incest, and molestation against children under 13 to undergo surgical castration. While this decision has sparked both support and criticism, it is clear that it opens up a larger conversation about how we as a society view and handle crimes against children.

Louisiana becomes first state to allow surgical castration as punishment for child molesters

Coral Gables, FL

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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

Alameda, CA

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Alameda Post

Just look at that beautiful pup! Lima is an adorable 5-month-old Husky who is smart, friendly, and a total sweetheart. It’s hard to believe this sweet girl was brought to FAAS after being abandoned in a grocery store parking lot, tied to a pole with an electrical cord used as a leash. She was just a few months old.

Lima is Looking for Love

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

New York City, NY

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

California State

California has become the first state in the United States to prohibit school districts from mandating parental notification when a student changes their gender identification. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the groundbreaking legislation into law on Monday. Implications of the law. The new law specifically bans school rules that require teachers...

California becomes first state to ban rules requiring schools to notify parents of child’s pronoun change

Jacksonville, FL

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

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?

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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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Missouri State

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that the execution date for Marcellus Williams will remain even as he is set to appear in a St. Louis County courtroom to determine if his first-degree murder conviction should be vacated. Williams is scheduled to be...

Missouri Supreme Court overrules motion to withdraw Marcellus Williams’ execution date

Denver, CO

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

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Oregon State

Grants Pass, OR

Oregon Capital Chronicle

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Friday sided with a local ordinance in Oregon that bans homeless people from sleeping outdoors, and local governments will be allowed to enforce those laws. In a 6-3 decision, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the opinion that the enforcement of those local laws that regulate camping on public property does not […]
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U.S. Supreme Court sides with Oregon city, allows ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors

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

Mississippi State

Tishomingo County, MS

TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. — According to Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, on July 11, 2024, deputies responded to a call at a residence on County Road 286 concerning unwanted guests. Upon arrival, law enforcement encountered a fleeing suspect who was swiftly apprehended.

Methamphetamine Lab Discovered in Tishomingo County Residence, Arrest Made

Texas State

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a settlement between Western states over the management of one of North America’s longest rivers.  In a 5-4 decision, the justices ruled that the water-sharing deal between Texas and New Mexico can’t go through because the federal government still has concerns about New Mexico water use on the Rio Grande, which Colorado also draws from.  “Having acknowledged those interests, and having allowed the United States to intervene to assert them, we cannot now allow Texas and New Mexico to leave the United States up the river without a paddle,” said Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, reading the majority opinion, which crossed ideological lines as it was joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh and John Roberts. In a dissent, Justice Neil Gorsuch said the United States’ theory about how water should be distributed between the two states is “so aggressive that New Mexico fears it could devastate its economy.” Joined by Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Amy Coney Barrett, he wrote that the high court’s ruling “defies 100 years of this court’s water law jurisprudence.” 

The Supreme Court rejects a settlement in a water dispute between New Mexico and Texas

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls decision not to throw out St. Isidore contract 'unacceptable'

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is criticizing the Statewide Charter School Board for not voiding its contract with what would have been the...

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls decision not to throw out St. Isidore contract 'unacceptable'

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