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Hinds County, MS

Columbus, OH

Georgia State

Decatur, GA

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A 12-foot bronze statue of the late civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis was unveiled Saturday in Decatur, Georgia.

Rep. John Lewis statue replaces Confederate memorial in Georgia

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

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

A 12-foot bronze statue of the late civil rights leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis was installed Friday in a town square where a Confederate monument stood for over 110 years before its removal in 2020. The statue, created by renowned sculptor Basil Watson, now occupies the same spot. Watson...

John Lewis statue replaces Confederate monument which stood in town square for over 110 years

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Jacksonville, FL

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

North Carolina State

Axios Raleigh

After losing voters for most of the last six months, the Democratic Party has seen a bump in affiliated voter registrations since President Biden ended his re-election campaign, per an analysis by Western Carolina University political professor Chris Cooper.Why it matters: Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign saw an influx of both volunteers and donations in its first week — pointing to momentum building in the Democratic party around her candidacy. Zoom in: The latest voter registration numbers in North Carolina are also evidence that Harris' campaign launch is giving the party a modest but much-needed boost in the state. It's "potentially...

NC Democrats see voter registration bump since Biden-Harris switch

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Colorado State

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

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

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

Geoff Duncan and Rep. Dean Phillips join The Lead

Geoff Duncan, Rep. Dean Phillips on challenging their political parties

Florida State

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

NewsNation

The nation’s highest court is always a hot-button issue, but it is taking on added importance as Harris has become the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

Supreme Court injected into Trump-Harris race

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

A federal judge will decide in the coming months whether Black Mississippians have a fair chance to elect candidates to the Mississippi Supreme Court and whether the Legislature should redraw districts give those Black voters more power. Attorneys representing citizens and politicians from the Jackson Metro Area and the Delta...

Trial ends in federal lawsuit that seeks more Black justices on Mississippi Supreme Court

Santa Ana, CA

NewSantaAna

On Wednesday, August 7th, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Animal Control Officers responded to a residential neighborhood of a report of a seriously injured puppy, according to the SAPD .

Shocking video captures suspect intentionally running over a puppy in Santa Ana

Town Talks

A new report is offering a list of which North Carolina cities and towns are most known for their Southern hospitality. WorldAtlas released a list of the most welcoming towns across the state, known for hospitality intertwined with history, culture, and beauty.

These are the ‘most welcoming towns’ in NC, report says. Which ones made the list?

Tennessee State

WashingtonExaminer

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) sailed to victory in her reelection primary, defeating her opponent by over 30,000 votes as of 8:23 p.m. The Associated Press called the race for Blackburn at 8:08 p.m. Eastern, just eight minutes after the polls closed. The senator received 92.5%of the vote compared to Tres Wittum’s 7.5% at the time […]

Marsha Blackburn sails to victory in Tennessee Senate primary

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Hinds Co. officials at odds over decision to end contract with Election Commission attorney

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Some Hinds County officials are at odds, this time over whether the Election Commission should have a say in who it hires...

Hinds Co. officials at odds over decision to end contract with Election Commission attorney

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