WEATHER ALERT
Thousands of arrests by Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts
Read full article: Thousands of arrests by Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courtsA task force ordered by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis, Tennessee, has made thousands of arrests.
Tennessee governor to keep National Guard in Memphis while state appeals ruling
Read full article: Tennessee governor to keep National Guard in Memphis while state appeals rulingTennessee Gov. Bill Lee's office says the National Guard will continue supporting a crime-fighting task force ordered by President Donald Trump in Memphis while state lawyers appeal a judge's order that blocked the troops from operating in the city.
Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
Read full article: Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appealA Tennessee judge has blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crimefighting operation by President Donald Trump but also put the order on hold, giving the government five days to appeal.
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
Read full article: States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown endsState officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended.
Voting rights advocates celebrate reopening of early voting site at Edward Waters University
Read full article: Voting rights advocates celebrate reopening of early voting site at Edward Waters UniversityThe Duval Voting Rights Coalition, a group of community organizations, kicked off early voting at the newly re-opened early voting site at Edward Waters University (EWU) with a press event Wednesday morning.
City study will look at the unfulfilled promises, needs of Jacksonville’s historic Durkeeville neighborhood
Read full article: City study will look at the unfulfilled promises, needs of Jacksonville’s historic Durkeeville neighborhoodIn April, the Jacksonville City Council passed Ordinance 2021-0253, which approved $200,000 to invest in revitalization and development in Durkeeville.
Deegan administration begins work to bring back anti-crime initiative ‘Jacksonville Journey’
Read full article: Deegan administration begins work to bring back anti-crime initiative ‘Jacksonville Journey’In 11 days, Jacksonville will have a new mayor. And already Mayor-Elect Donna Deegan’s transition team is working on changes to programs in Jacksonville.