Louisiana State

Saint Tammany Parish, LA

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

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

The July 12th Orange Order parades have been a point of intense friction in Northern Ireland for many years as Protestants and Catholics clashed over the annual celebration of Protestant King William of Orange’s defeat over the Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.

Mayhem in the streets of New York - the Orange Riots of the 1870s

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

NEW ORLEANS — The Fifth Circuit ruled, en banc, in favor of a conservative nonprofit that challenged the Universal Service Fund, a program funded by fees and surcharges that spends billions to subsidize high-cost areas, schools, libraries, low-income households and rural service zones. Because the FCC, in the court’s estimation, allows a private corporate group to determine the costs, which appear on cell phone and other telecom bills, it effectively constitutes a tax voters did not approve and therefore violates Article I of the Constitution.

FCC loses USF tax case

Pontotoc County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Police in Pontotoc made an arrest recently that led to the discover of multiple IED's according to a press release from the Pontotoc County Sheriff. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 Jason Lambert 40 of Tupelo, Ms. was arrested and charged by the CID and charged withDomestic Violence-Aggravated Assault and Felony Malicious Mischief.

Man arrested on domestic violence charges found to have multiple Molotov cocktails

Welcome to Today in Books, where we report on literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. You’re expecting this to be a story about the latest TikTok romantasy hit, aren’t you? The clock app may be hogging headlines with stories about dragon riders who do it, but it’s Freida McFadden’s thrillers that are dominating bestseller lists. McFadden, a physician who writes under a pseudonym to protect her relationship with her patients, self-published for a decade before signing a deal with Sourcebooks’s Poisoned Pen Press. Her 23 (!) books have sold more than 6 million copies, making her the fastest-selling thriller writer in the U.S., outpacing heavy hitters James Patterson, David Baldacci, and John Grisham, who all show up beneath her on current sales charts. The New York Times‘s Alexandra Alter details McFadden’s rise in a new profile, which also hints at fascinating tidbits about Sourcebooks’s strategy. Now, my kingdom for a piece about the enduring appeal of the self-pub-to-traditional-deal pipeline.

The Thriller Writer Outselling James Patterson and John Grisham

Jackson, MS

Byram, MS

Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Byram Police Department, in a coordinated effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, 19-year-old Martravious Jamye Douglas of Canton was apprehended at Spring Lake Apartments in Byram yesterday evening. Douglas, wanted by the Jackson Police Department in connection to two separate murder cases, was located in building 6 of the apartment complex.

Suspect in Two Murders Apprehended in Byram Apartment

Dallas, TX

TEXARKANA, Texas (CN) — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones abruptly settled his $1.6 million breach of contract federal lawsuit Tuesday against a woman claiming to be his daughter on the second day of trial,. Jones, 81, and Alexandra Davis, 27, agreed to abide by the terms of their original...

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reaches settlement with woman claiming to be his daughter on second day of $1.6 million breach of contract federal trial

Looking for recently published books to add to your TBR list? Here are five new books to consider adding to your reading list. Each offers a unique journey through history, culture, and personal discovery. Every book on this list takes readers on an enlightening journey into the transformational power of...

5 Recently Published Books to Add to Your TBR List

Mississippi State

GULFPORT, Miss. — A Fox TV affiliate in Mississippi will face a former morning news manager’s claims in federal court alleging retaliation and discrimination based on her age and sex. She was over 40 years old when she was demoted 11 days after she filed a discrimination charge with the EEOC, and she says that after her demotion, a male supervisor told other employees he had “gotten rid of the problem.”

TV station discrimination

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester man faces multiple assault charges in connection with a 2-month old baby. On July 7, at approximately 3 p.m. an unresponsive baby boy was brought to Elliot Hospital.

Man Accused of Assaulting Infant

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Los Angeles, CA

LOS ANGELES (CN) — Antonio Villaraigosa, who served as mayor of Los Angeles between 2005 and 2013, launched his bid for California Governor on Tuesday for an election that will take place two years from now in 2026. In a press release and brief announcement video, the 71-year-old Villaraigosa...

Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa throws hat in for 2026 California governor’s race

The Forward

If J.D. Vance, the Republican party’s freshly nominated vice-presidential candidate, had been chosen for the position in Yiddish, a lot of people would be shaking (and scratching) their heads, given that his last name in Yiddish — vants — means “bedbug.” Though the phrase “does anyone know the Yiddish for bedbug” is trending online now,...

Why are Yiddish speakers talking about JD Vance and bedbugs?

Indianapolis, IN

TIME

"When we mobilize, we make history," Harris said.

Harris Electrifies Historically Black Sorority's Gathering

White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy by Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove. One of the most pernicious and persistent myths in the United States is the association of Black skin with poverty. Though there are forty million more poor white people than Black people, most Americans, both Republicans and Democrats, continue to think of poverty—along with issues like welfare, unemployment, and food stamps—as solely a Black problem. Why is this so? What are the historical causes? And what are the political consequences that result?

Editor’s Choice :: White Poverty

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Louisiana library coup

NEW ORLEANS — The St. Tammany Parish Council will face First Amendment retaliation claims...

Louisiana library coup

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