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News Summary In a groundbreaking move, nearly 55,000 L.A. County workers initiated a two-day strike, the first of its kind in the county’s history. Represented...
News Summary The West Point Police Department has appointed six local pastors as chaplains, enhancing community-police connections. This initiative, led by Chief Avery Cook, aims...
News Summary In 2024, Madison County filed 2,970 felony cases, a slight decrease from the previous year. Drug-related offenses dominated the figures, with over 500...
News Summary Columbus and Starkville are addressing their sidewalk maintenance responsibilities to improve pedestrian safety. While Columbus clarifies that property owners aren’t liable for public...
News Summary Governor Kathy Hochul unveils a $254 billion budget that introduces significant changes in New York State, including a ban on cellphones in public...
News Summary Mario Bustamante Leiva, a 49-year-old Chilean, has been charged with robbery and identity theft after stealing from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem...
News Summary A major tornado outbreak is expected to impact the Upper Midwest, specifically affecting Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with high risk warnings issued. Residents...
News Summary A devastating accident on April 28, 2025, in Chatham, Illinois, resulted in the loss of four young lives when a vehicle crashed through...
News Summary In a nail-biting contest, the No. 11 Auburn Tigers triumphed over the Mississippi State Bulldogs 6-5 after a weather delay. Auburn marked their...
News Summary In a surprising turn of events, Mississippi State has fired baseball coach Chris Lemonis effective immediately following a disappointing season. Lemons’ tenure saw...
