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February 1, 2024

Gov. Lee names successor to retiring Tennessee Supreme Court justice

Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday his selection of Mary L. Wagner to fill retiring Justice Roger Page's seat on the state Supreme Court bench.

February 1, 2024

Arkansas police chief fired, arrested for kidnapping

Recently-terminated Eudora, Arkansas, Police Chief Michael Pitts has been arrested and charged with kidnapping after he allegedly assaulted and stranded a suspect in Chicot County.

February 1, 2024

19 people, mostly women, detained at Atlanta area home; sex trafficking probe ensues

Police in South Fulton, Georgia, detained 19 people Thursday following reports of shots fired at a "problem residence" where a "sex party" was reportedly being advertised.

February 1, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'Biden has the authority to close this border today'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will deploy an additional 1,000 National Guard members to assist Texas in securing the southern border.

February 1, 2024

Pepper spray used on Kentucky juveniles nearly 74 times more than in adult federal prisons, report finds

A report from Kentucky state Auditor Allison Ball found that the state's juvenile justice system lacks clear guidelines regarding the use of force, among other problems.

February 1, 2024

Personnel at Camp Lejeune had 20% higher cancer risk than those elsewhere, study shows

One of the largest cancer risk research projects ever done has tied a 20% increase in risk of certain types of cancer to being stationed at Came Lejeune from 1975 to 1985.

February 1, 2024

Tennessee Dem introduces bill for 'Thoughts and Prayers Tax' on firearm sales

Democratic State Rep. Bo Mitchell proposed legislation that would impose a 15% "thoughts and prayers" tax on the retail sale of firearms in Tennessee.

February 1, 2024

Stacey Abrams' once-powerful voting rights group faces massive layoffs as it struggles with millions in debt

Stacey Abrams' once-powerful voting rights group is being forced into massive layoffs after racking up millions in debt stemming from legal action.

February 1, 2024

Florida Gov Ron DeSantis sending National Guard troops to assist Gov Abbott at southern border

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced that he is sending hundreds of National Guard troops to the southern border to assist Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts.

February 1, 2024

Virginia bill to expand revenge porn law advances

A bill that would expand what type of material falls subject to Virginia's revenge porn law is making its way through the VA House, backed by former candidate Susanna Gibson.