Philadelphia, PA

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Morristown, TN

The Trace

This story was published in partnership with Chalkbeat. On November 7, as school was getting out for the day, one teenager shot another across from Morristown-Hamblen West High School in Morristown, Tennessee, an Appalachian town of 31,000 people. As a precaution, the school was placed on lockdown, as were other schools and childcare facilities in the area.

Just Outside the School Gate, America’s Gun Violence Epidemic Surrounds Its Students

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Illinois State

If you – or someone you know – had a child under 17 who was killed by gun violence, you might be eligible for compensation from the state of Illinois to cover funeral and burial costs. The Mychal Moultry Jr. Funeral and Burial Assistance Program went into effect on July 1, 2023, to help relieve the financial burden that comes with this unexpected loss. As The Trace previously reported, many don’t know about the program and have not applied for help, so we’re breaking it down and sharing everything you need to know. You can find the application online here.

How to Apply for Funeral and Burial Assistance in Illinois

Missouri State

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Saint Louis, MO

CJ Coombs

The historic Des Peres School building is located at 6307 Michigan in St. Louis, Missouri. Originally, it was a four-room school. On September 2, 1982, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and rightfully so due to its historic significance.

Historic Des Peres School in Missouri: birthplace of the first kindergarten room

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

South Bend, IN

Michigan City, IN

The Bendr Daily

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. — A South Bend woman is facing serious charges after allegedly smuggling marijuana into the Indiana State Prison on Michigan City's west side. According to court documents, 38-year-old Janise Clark was apprehended on Sunday while reporting for her shift as a correctional officer. A fellow staff member noticed her plastic-wrapped sandwich looked suspicious, prompting further inspection. When the sandwich was placed in an X-Ray machine, it revealed two vacuum-sealed plastic bags containing nearly a half pound of marijuana hidden between the slices of bread.

Prison Guard Arrested for Smuggling Marijuana Sandwich into Jail

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Coconut Creek, FL

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Admiral Robert Burke is indicted and was arrested on Friday May 31, 2024 per a release from the DOJ. Admiral Burke is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the commander of United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joint Force Command Naples from 17 July 2020 to 27 June 2022. He was the 58th Chief of Naval Personnel from 27 May 2016 to 23 May 2019 and Vice Chief of Naval Operations from 10 June 2019 until 29 May 2020. He assumed duties as the Navy’s 40th vice chief of naval operations, June 10, 2019. He was a senior naval advisor to the secretary of the Navy and the chief of naval operations.

Admiral Robert Burke Arrested on Federal Bribery Charges, Faces 30 Years in Prison

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Just like all zodiac signs have their sweet and toxic personality traits, certain signs have criminal tendencies. Some signs are known for their passion and unpredictable nature, while others are known for their intense emotions, aggression, and unforgiveness. Such traits could transform into criminality or influence individuals to commit one crime or the other.

3 Zodiac Signs With Criminal Tendencies

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

On June 18, we published a story about how frequently shootings happen near schools across the United States. The story was based on our analysis of 10 years of data from the Gun Violence Archive as well as records from other sources. Here’s how we did it:. Data on...

What It Took to Analyze a Decade of Shootings Near U.S. Schools

New Jersey State

Baltimore, MD

Brady United, a national gun violence prevention group, announced today the launch of its first national advisory council, whose goal is to address gun violence through a public health lens by placing leading healthcare experts at the helm. “This Is Our Lane,” a council chaired by gun violence survivor and...

‘This Is Our Lane:’ Health Experts to Lead First-Of-Its-Kind Anti-Violence Council

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has released records detailing the origin of guns smuggled from the United States to Mexico and Central America, marking just the second time in more than 20 years that the agency has disclosed the contents of its firearms tracing database. The records...

Avoiding a Legal Battle, the ATF Has Released Near-Unprecedented Gun Trafficking Data

Do you find it difficult to find what you are looking for? Is it difficult to find ways to organize your house, your office, and your life? Who are those managers of organization? I know I see them all of the time, I'm sure you do too. Those people who seem to always have it all together. Those people with planners, calendars, organized shelves and closets, nice neat cars. Who are they? Let's find out.

Top 3 Most Organized Zodiac Signs

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Louisiana State

Slidell, LA

M Henderson

This weekend, Laine Hardy performs at the 2024 Watermelon Festival in Beauregard Parish, Pride Festivals happen around the state, and the city of Slidell celebrates its rich heritage.

Louisiana Festivals & Events Happening this Weekend: June 27 through June 30

Some zodiac signs are a little more expressive with their anger (we see you, Aries), and some are more likely to push their feelings down. Let's talk about the three signs that are more likely to repress their anger within and what that looks like for each individual zodiac sign.

3 Zodiac Signs That Stifle Their Anger

NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was convicted today of planning an assault on his ex-wife’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court.

Real Housewives Star's Ex Convicted of Violent Assault

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

Victims and survivors of domestic violence face many difficult choices, not the least of which is choosing between staying in an abusive relationship or homelessness. Housing is one of the biggest challenges domestic violence survivors face.

Pennsylvania Tenants Who Are Survivors of Domestic Violence Need State Lawmakers to Finally Pass Reforms to Protect Them

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In Philadelphia, Community Violence Comes to School

This story was published in partnership with Chalkbeat. Russell Conwell Middle School is housed in a 98-year-old building in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood. The school’s brick walls...

In Philadelphia, Community Violence Comes to School

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