President Trump’s recent pardons raise questions about local ties to the Jan. 6 riot Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters: What About Those from SW Florida? Naples: President Trump recently pardoned around 1,500 individuals connected to the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. This move has sparked curiosity about whether any of those pardoned have ties…
As winter weather looms, GDOT is preparing to brine roads to ensure safety for commuters in the metro area GDOT Gears Up to Brine Metro Roads as Winter Weather Approaches Atlanta: Once again, folks in the metro area are getting ready for another round of snow and freezing temps. It feels like winter is really…
The Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary, setting the stage for a full Senate vote. Senate Committee Moves Forward with Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Nomination WASHINGTON: So, the Senate Armed Services Committee just voted to push Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary to the full Senate. It was a party-line…
Colonial Pipeline is giving 30 acres to Mecklenburg County following a massive fuel spill that occurred in 2020 Colonial Pipeline Company Donates Land After Major Fuel Spill in NC Huntersville: So, you know that big fuel spill that happened a while back? Well, Colonial Pipeline is stepping up. They’re donating 30 acres of land to…
Polk County Public Schools is restarting its search for a new general counsel after the retirement of its longtime attorney. Polk County Public Schools Resumes Search for General Counsel Polk County: Polk County Public Schools is kicking off its second round to find a new general counsel. This comes after Wes Bridges, who served as…
Biden’s recent pardons have ignited backlash from both Democrats and Republicans, raising questions about political motives and legality. Biden’s Last-Minute Pardons Spark Outrage Across Political Spectrum Washington: Biden’s last-minute pardons are causing quite a stir. He pardoned family members and some folks involved in the January 6 Capitol attack investigation. It’s a real hot topic…
Kansans celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a march and speeches, emphasizing action over mere remembrance of his legacy Kansans Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with Action and Reflection Topeka: The Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration kicked off early in Kansas this year. It started on his birthday with a march and a…
Donald Trump’s inauguration sparked online chatter as he took the oath without placing his hand on the Bible held by Melania Trump Trump Takes Oath of Office Without Hand on Bible, Social Media Reacts Washington D.C.: During Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president, many noticed he didn’t place his left hand on the Bibles…
President Biden has commuted Leonard Peltier’s sentence, allowing him to serve the rest of his life at home due to health concerns Leonard Peltier to Serve Remainder of Sentence at Home After Biden Order Fargo: On June 20, 2024, people gathered outside the federal courthouse in Fargo, North Dakota, singing prayers for Leonard Peltier. They…
In a surprising move, Biden pardons Bennie Thompson and others ahead of Trump’s inauguration, aiming to protect them from potential legal threats. Biden Pardons Congressmen Bennie Thompson Before Trump’s Inauguration Jackson: So, Biden made a big move just before Trump’s inauguration. He announced some pardons early Monday morning, right? It was all about protecting folks…
