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DeSantis signs Florida law banning local DEI funding, says white men are ‘disfavored’
According to Associated Press, white men have been discriminated against through diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday after signing legislation which prohibits counties and cities from funding or promoting DEI initiatives.
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with ex-Trump campaign adviser Carter Page
According to CBS News, the Trump administration has reached a settlement agreement with ex-Trump campaign aide Carter Page over his claims arising out of surveillance warrants obtained by the FBI during its investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
Good news, renters, plus a dollop of bad, sources from CBS News say.
Nearly half of U.S. kids are breathing unhealthy air, report says. These are the cleanest and most polluted cities.
According to CBS News, for 152 million Americans, including nearly half of the nation's children and teens, just breathing air in the places they live can be harmful.
With Rep. David Scott's death, 5 members of 119th Congress have died in office
CBS News reports that Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office. He was 80.
DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts elsewhere
According to CBS, the Justice Department is preparing to solicit applications for up to $3.5 billion in grants to pay for mostly immigration-related law enforcement programs, equipment and personnel...
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with ex-Trump campaign adviser Carter Page
According to CBS News, the Trump administration has reached a settlement agreement with ex-Trump campaign aide Carter Page over his claims arising out of surveillance warrants obtained by the FBI during its investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
Good news, renters, plus a dollop of bad, sources from CBS News say.
Nearly half of U.S. kids are breathing unhealthy air, report says. These are the cleanest and most polluted cities.
According to CBS News, for 152 million Americans, including nearly half of the nation's children and teens, just breathing air in the places they live can be harmful.
With Rep. David Scott's death, 5 members of 119th Congress have died in office
CBS News reports that Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office. He was 80.
DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts elsewhere
According to CBS, the Justice Department is preparing to solicit applications for up to $3.5 billion in grants to pay for mostly immigration-related law enforcement programs, equipment and personnel...
Former Alabama School Resource Officer faces child exploitation charges
A former School Resource Officer will face trial for sex crimes involving children.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
CBS News reports that Trump Media & Technology Group is replacing CEO Devin Nunes, who led the company through its public debut and a subsequent surge, and swoon, in its market value.
Governor Ivey Announces Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett to Retire from State Government, Mary Martin Mitchell to Serve as Next Commissioner
According to an Alabama Press Release, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) Commissioner Vernon Barnett will retire from state service at the end of the month
Trump administration and Spirit Airlines in advanced discussions over bailout, sources say
The Trump administration is in advanced discussions with budget carrier Spirit Airlines about a bailout, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News.
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
According to CBS News, Cryptocurrency billionaire Justin Sun is suing World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture co-founded by President Donald Trump and his sons, alleging the company illegally blocked him from selling digital tokens worth up to $1 billion.
The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
According to Associated Press, the Gates Foundation is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the global health funder confirmed Wednesday, as its only remaining founder faces mounting scrutiny over his appearances in Justice Department documents related to its investigation of the disgraced financier.
The US has a long history of gerrymandering legislative voting districts. Is it legal?
According to Associated Press, the gerrymandering of House districts is becoming more rampant across the U.S.
Former Alabama School Resource Officer faces child exploitation charges
A former School Resource Officer will face trial for sex crimes involving children.
Man arrested on multiple charges in Carrol Co.
A Carroll County man has been arrested on multiple charges.
Man charged in connection with a fire that happened in Tishomingo Co.
A fire in Tishomingo County was intentionally set, now a man is being charged with arson.
UPDATE: 3-year-old shooting victim identified
Columbus Police said officers were not called to the scene, instead, they were notified by the hospital after the child arrived with a gunshot wound
Police make an arrest on aggravated assault charges in Lafayette Co.
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest after receiving a call for service regarding a disturbance.
UPDATE: Two people face charges following the shooting of a 3-year-old
Two people are being charged after a 3 year old was shot in Columbus.
DeSoto woman enters plea agreement following welfare fraud investigation
A DeSoto County woman has entered a plea agreement following a welfare fraud investigation.
UPDATE: Two people in custody after a child was shot in Columbus
One person is facing charges, and a second person has turned himself in after a three-year-old was shot in Columbus.
Three separate arrests made on three separate charges in Amory
Three people are facing charges after three seperate arrests in Amory.
Booneville man arrested for Sexual Battery and Statutory Rape in Prentiss Co.
A Booneville man faces Sexual Battery and Statutory Rape charges after information about a missing girl from Tennessee leads law enforcement to him.
Special agents investigate an officer-related shooting in Madison County, AL
Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the State Bureau of Investigating is investigating an officer-related shooting.
Man faces multiple felony charges after multiple alleged assaults
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Monroe County Deputies responded to a domestic situation in the Lackey Community last month, which led to multiple charges. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Reynaldo Gonzales Jr. allegedly physically attacked deputies in the…
LCSO makes arrest for possession of illegal machine gun conversion devices
Co-operation among local and Federal law enforcement agencies helps get some dangerous devices off the streets of Lee County.
Police make an arrest after multiple burglaries in Tupelo
Police have made an arrest after a string of burglaries in the Highland Circle and North Madison Street areas.
Police investigate a weekend shooting in Monroe Co.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a weekend shooting.
Multi-state investigation leads an Arkansas man's arrest in Tupelo
A break-in attempt at a Tupelo ATM leads to a multi-state investigation and the arrest of an Arkansas man.
Man charged with one count cyberstalking in Tupelo
A Tupelo man accused of harassing someone online has been arrested.
Teen arrested after a weekend shooting in Tupelo
Tupelo Police arrested a teenager for a weekend shooting.





