Shooter kills 4 at a Georgia high school and a suspect is in custody, officials say
By JEFF AMY Associated Press WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A shooter at a Georgia high school killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms — and eventually to the football stadium — as officers swarmed the campus...
Illinois concealed carry firearms law deemed unconstitutional
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I-64 Lane Closures to Begin Sept. 5 for Roadwork
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that crack and joint sealing on Interstate 64 from the Clinton County line to 1 mile west of Covington Road in Washington County will require lane closures starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, weather...
US Ag Secretary discusses efforts for rural energy production
US (News First) – The United States Deputy Agriculture Secretary discusses some of the rural development programs designed to support energy and electricity production and availability in rural areas. Meanwhile, the Biden-Harris Administration has partnered with...
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