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Order temporarily blocks appointed judges in mostly Black city and county in Mississippi

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:20 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge Friday temporarily blocked the appointment of four state court judges in the majority-Black county that is home to Mississippi’s capital city — appointments that drew protests from local residents who said white state officials were stomping on civil rights.U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate issued the temporary restraining order at the request of the NAACP, and he set a May 22 hearing to consider extending the order.The national civil rights organization, its Mississippi chapter and its local chapter in Jackson filed a federal lawsuit April 21, hours after Gov. Tate Reeves signed laws to expand state policing in the capital city of Jackson, establish a court with an appointed judge and authorize four appointed judges to work alongside the four elected circuit court judges in Hinds County.Members of the majority-white and Republican-led Legislature who pushed for the changes said they were trying to curb crime in Jackson. Local residents pr...

Man charged with spitting ‘mass of phlegm’ in face of parking enforcement officer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:20 GMT

It’s one thing to be spitting mad after getting a parking ticket, but police allege one man took things a step too far and actually spat right in the face of a Toronto parking enforcement officer (PEO) when he was handed a citation earlier this week.Police say it happened on Tuesday, May 9, in the Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue West area, while the officer was conducting rush hour enforcement.The PEO issued a ticket and then returned to her service vehicle. But the recipient of the fine allegedly approached her vehicle with the ticket in hand. When the PEO rolled down the window to speak to the driver, police allege he “forcefully spat a mass of saliva and phlegm at the PEO, making contact with the officer’s face, personal belongings, and the service vehicle.”The next day, police arrested Robert Olah, 43, of Toronto. He’s facing a charge of assaulting a peace officer and is scheduled to appear in court on June, 23, 2023.

Youth climate lawsuit will go to trial despite Montana effort to derail case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:20 GMT

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge on Friday said a climate change lawsuit from young people challenging the state’s pro-fossil fuel policies will proceed to trial despite efforts by the state to derail the case.The upcoming trial in Helena would be the first of its kind in the United States, according to experts in climate law who said the nation is lagging behind the rest of the world in terms of climate litigation. However, because of prior rulings that limited the scope of the Montana case, a victory for the plaintiffs would not automatically alter the state’s regulation of fossil fuels.Attorneys for the 16 young plaintiffs alleged state officials were trying to avoid the upcoming trial when Republican lawmakers in March repealed the state’s energy policy — one of two laws that the case challenges. The plaintiffs and their backers are hoping to use the two-week trial that’s set to start on June 12 to highlight the dangers of fossil fuel emissions that scientists sa...

TFC permanently bans four supporters after soccer fight at BMO Field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:20 GMT

Toronto FC has handed four supporters a permanent ban in the wake of ugly scenes in the stands at Tuesday’s Canadian Championship loss to CF Montreal.All four have been “immediately and permanently banned” from all MLSE facilities and cannot apply for reinstatement in the future.It marks the first time the Major League Soccer club has resorted to permanent bans. In the past, offenders have been able to apply for reinstatement after a year.TFC said more people could face sanctions, given the investigation is ongoing and preliminary findings showed “multiple fans” had violated the stadium’s code of conduct.All four fans banned had Toronto FC ticket accounts with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.“It’s disappointing,” Toronto president Bill Manning said in an interview. “We take this seriously. We hold keeping a safe environment in our stadium as our highest priority. The visiting Montreal fans should be able to come to our ...

Amid confusion along US-Mexico border, El Paso pastors provide migrants with shelter and counsel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:20 GMT

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — As changing policies, rampant misinformation and exasperated, fearful crowds converge in this desert city, faith leaders are striving to provide shelter and uplift.Along with prayers, they are counseling migrants about the daunting challenges that await them on U.S. soil, with enormous backlogs in asylum hearings and the Biden administration’s newly announced measures that many consider stricter than the existing ones known as Title 42.During Thursday morning Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a few blocks from the border with Mexico, the Rev. Daniel Mora prayed for goodwill in welcoming the crowds of migrants expected to arrive in the city and at the church’s gym-turned-shelter when pandemic-era restrictions on asylum-seeking lifted overnight.“May the asylum promises of this country be renewed,” Mora noted in the Mass intentions. In an office next to the historic sanctuary, one of his fellow Jesuits prepared to visit a shelter at a different El Paso parish ...

Skilling: Cool, showers spells for Mother's Day weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:20 GMT

A MARKEDLY COOLER MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND'S AHEAD compared to last weekend's warmth. Last weekend was the warmest of 2023 to date.Northeast winds off Lake Michigan are to dominate the scene this Saturday and Sunday—strengthening Sat night and Sunday high pressure drops southward from Canada tightening the pressure gradient here. Winds gust see gusts topping 30 mph—especially in open areas and along Lake Michigan.Temps this weekend will average 19-degrees cooler than last weekend. THAT'S A BIG CHANGE! While far inland high temps will reach the 60s Saturday, O'Hare's likely to see just 58-deg---hardly the 78 which occurred a week ago. And on Sunday (Mother's Day), highs may be restricted to 54-degrees—far below last Sunday's record tying 87 before a late afternoon temp crash. Lakeshore temps Sunday could hold to the upper 40s.The average southern Lake Michigan water temp is 52 degrees—so winds off that chilly water transport chilly temps ashore. Tom Skilling to ‘switch on summer’ and B...

ISP releases video of deadly officer involved shooting near Mt. Vernon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:20 GMT

Warning: Video in this article has been provided by the Illinois State Police, including text that appears in the video to clarify actions. It has been edited to remove graphic content, however viewers may find the content disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - Illinois State Police has released footage of an officer involved shooting that took place on May 9 on Interstate 64.According to a police, an altercation took place between Brandon Griffin, 23, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Illinois State Police after he initially refused to provide identification. During a record check, the male subject was discovered to have a nationwide arrest warrant for felony weapons charge. At this point in the video, police attempted to put Griffin in handcuffs. Joliet man found guilty of 2019 Harrah’s Casino stabbing death Police say during the altercation, Griffin brandished a firearm and exchanged gunfire with officers and Griffin was fatally shot. One ISP officer was ...

Texas property owner finds ankle monitor on his roof

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A property owner in Austin, Texas, said he's fed up and concerned after he found an ankle monitor on the roof of his business."We put up the fence on Tuesday," said Peter Morales as he walked through his property on South Lamar Boulevard.Morales noticed someone had recently moved into the alley on his property, leaving the area trashed. These are most popular baby names of 2022: Social Security Administration "Laptops and a bunch of bags, and needles and drugs," said Morales as he showed video of the camp. "I actually had to hire someone to do the removal"He also found an ankle monitor on the roof of his business, with bedding and an area he said looked like someone was living at.Morales said he called police who stopped by to escort someone off his property.Morales said an ankle monitor was picked up by a detective, but so far he has not heard who the person was or why they were required to wear the monitoring device."Is there a predator or violent criminal sleepi...

Timeline: What led up to the Lori Vallow Daybell murder conviction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:20 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (KTVX) -- What started as a report of missing children in 2019 escalated into a multi-state investigation of several murders. On Friday, Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty of murdering her two youngest children, Joshua JJ Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 16, and conspiring to murder her husband's first wife, Tammy Daybell. Chad Daybell, Lori Daybell's fifth husband, is also being tried for the murder of his wife Tammy, but his trial is still months away. Jury: Vallow guilty of murdering her 2 children Here's a timeline of events, with information from East Idaho News, and court documents.(Megan Pickett / KTVX)March 9, 1990: Chad and Tammy Daybell married in Manti, Utah, and lived in Springville, Utah where they started Spring Creek Book Company. Chad published many religious and post-apocalyptic books with that company. In the next several years, Chad and Tammy had five children.2006: Lori Ryan married Charles Vallow (her fourth marriage) and their family lived in Arizona...

Country music stars to perform at gala where Willie Nelson will be honored with prestigious Texas award

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) –The LBJ Foundation will honor Willie Nelson with its most prestigious award, the LBJ Liberty & Justice for All Award, Friday at a gala dinner at the LBJ Presidential Library.Willie Nelson, who just celebrated his 90th birthday, won’t be the only country musician in attendance. The gala will also feature performances by Eric Church, Sam Hunt, Elle King and Lyle Lovett. Only several other people have received the prestigious award since it was created in 2010. Other award recipients include President George H. W. Bush, President Jimmy Carter, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S. Sen. John McCain, U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, U.S. Rep. John Dingell, U.S. Rep. James Clyburn and philanthropist David M. Rubenstein. “A lifelong advocate for farmers, alleviating food insecurity, and support of rural communities, Nelson embodies President Lyndon Baines Johnson's commitment to...