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A second-degree murder conviction has been secured against 21-year-old Dezmond Marquell Alexander.

Charges were dismissed for two juvenile suspects in the 2019 homicide investigation of Darrell Hill.

The other three suspects were minors at the time of the incident.

In Arkansas and across the nation, book bans are becoming more common. The American Library Association says there were almost 700 attempts to censor library materials nationwide from January to August, and more than 1,900 challenges of specific book titles. In Saline County, Patty Hector said she was removed from her position as library director for not banning books. ...

Fair-housing advocates are concerned about changes the Legislature made to tighten restrictions on emotional-support animals for Montana renters. While Montana House Bill 703 prohibits a landlord from asking detailed questions about a potential renters medical condition or diagnosis, landlords are now allowed to ask the renters health care provider if their emotional support animal is medically necessary before deciding whether to rent to a tenant. Amy Hall, a board member of the nonprofit Mon...

VALDOSTA — Brenda Hooper of Lowndes County has been chosen to represent Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as the 2024 annual Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE)

A New York group is among many at the U.S. Capitol today, protesting the U.S. response to the Israel-Gaza conflict. ...

The ACLU of Arizona was successful in defeating 93% of the bills it opposed during Arizonas last legislative session, which the group claims makes it the most successful session to date. Belen Gonzalez, president of the organization, said their biggest challenge this year was a divided government where the Republican-controlled legislature attempted to advance what the group calls "anti-civil rights and liberties bills." Gonzalez argued it is time for a "bold move,&a...

The clanging of tack and rumble of wheels filled the Allo Area Aug.

The event is part of the World Athletics Continental Tour, a bronze level meet, where participants can earn placing points.