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We know, now more than ever, that you need to get your message out. If you own a small business, work in a restaurant or know someone who needs our help….WE ARE HERE FOR YOU. Send us your information and we can help you share your story. It’s a small way we can give back…… More
Baton Rouge Closures: COVID-19
BATON ROUGE All permitted events in East Baton Rouge Parish have been postponed until further notice. That includes, but is not limited to, the following events. Proceedings in the 19th Judicial District Court and the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Court have been suspended through March 27 Source: http://www.ebrclerkofcourt.org Changes made to 2020 Baton Rouge…… More
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Man shot and killed as protests continue in Detroit
A 19-year-old man was killed after shots were fired into a crowd of protesters in Detroit late Friday, the city’s police department said in a statement. Police said the shots were fired by an unknown suspect in a gray Dodge Durango. The victim later died at a hospital. Detroit is among the many cities across…… More
Outrage spills across the US after officer is charged in the death of George Floyd
Americans woke up to another day of uncertainty Saturday after a night of fires and outrage over the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Anger boiled over in major cities Friday, with protesters smashing windows, setting police vehicles and buildings ablaze, and clashing with officers in riot gear. In Minneapolis, where the officer…… More
Inseparable twin sisters start nursing career together at same hospital during pandemic
When Lauren and Lacie Brown graduated from nursing school, neither of them thought they’d be walking right into the front lines of a pandemic. “When the pandemic hit, it changed the whole atmosphere,” said Lauren Brown. “You didn’t think it would ever happen here, and then when it started, it was just kind of a…… More
A guide to how you can support marginalized communities
The pain felt by black communities after three recent tragedies is all too familiar. Each time these incidents happen, many of us are left wondering what we can do to support our African-American friends beyond anguished online posts — and in real, meaningful ways. Being an ally — a person who is not a member…… More
Person who attended Lake of the Ozarks Memorial Day gathering tests positive for coronavirus
A person who partied in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, area on Memorial Day weekend has tested positive for coronavirus — and was possibly infectious over the holiday weekend. The Boone County resident visited multiple bars on May 24 and 25, according to the Camden County Health Department. They “developed illness” on Sunday and…… More
What protesters say is fueling their anger
As protesters gather in cities like Minneapolis, Atlanta, Charlotte and other cities across the US, frustration continues to grow over the death of George Floyd. “There needs to be change, officers need to be trained better,” one protester who was arrested in Atlanta told CNN’s Nick Valencia as he was being detained by police. A…… More
A look at why ex-police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with third-degree murder
Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for more than 8 minutes and prosecutors want to hold the fired Minneapolis police officer accountable for Floyd’s death. Chauvin, 44, was charged Friday with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter — two felonies where intent is a key element. CNN has reached out to Chauvin’s attorney…… More
A new civil lawsuit alleges Harvey Weinstein raped a 17-year-old in the 1990s
Four women identified as Jane Does filed a lawsuit against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein Thursday, alleging he sexually assaulted them. The allegations include the story of one woman who says Weinstein raped her in 1994 when she was about 17. The lawsuit also names as defendants Weinstein’s brother, Robert Weinstein, their company Miramax and Disney, which owned Miramax…… More
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin once worked overlapping security shifts at the same nightclub
George Floyd and the former Minneapolis police officer seen in a video with his knee on Floyd’s neck before he died worked at the same nightclub, according to the venue’s former owner. Derek Chauvin and Floyd worked security at the El Nuevo Rodeo club, down the street from Minneapolis’ Third Precinct, according to Maya Santamaria,…… More
New video appears to show three police officers kneeling on George Floyd
New video posted on social media appears to show three Minneapolis Police Department officers kneeling on George Floyd during his arrest. Previous video from eyewitness Darnella Frazier showed Floyd, 46, being knelt on by one officer–Derek Chauvin. CNN has not been able to locate the person who shot the new video. The new video shows…… More
