GUN VIOLENCE

Oct 07 2024CRIME

Community Comes Together for Allie: Prairieville's Walk-On's Fundraiser

In Prairieville, a special day was dedicated to remember Allie Rice, who sadly lost her life two years ago. Ten percent of sales at Walk-On's restaurant on Tuesday went to the Live Like Allie Foundation. The goal? To fund scholarships and help fight crime in the area. Allie's dad, Paul Rice, sees the event as more than just a fundraiser. It's a chance to bring the co...

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Oct 03 2024OPINION

"Crime Rates Drop, But Gun Violence Persists in the U. S. "

Despite claims of a surge in violent crime under the Biden-Harris administration, data from various sources including the FBI and victim surveys show that overall crime rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Jeff Asher's Real-Time Crime Index and other credible sources confirm this trend, with murder rates in major cities decreasing significantly this year compa...

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Oct 03 2024OPINION

The Safe Haven for Our Future

As a nation, we've become all too familiar with the sound of gunfire and the sight of students huddled under desks. For many Minnesotan families, this is more than just a drill - it's a harsh reality that threatens to upend their sense of security. Governor Tim Walz's personal experience with his son witnessing gun violence has given him a unique perspective on the u...

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Sep 26 2024CRIME

A High-Speed Chase and a Heroic Driver

It was a typical Wednesday morning in downtown Los Angeles when a bus suddenly found itself in the midst of a hijacking attempt. The incident unfolded when a gunman took control of the bus, leaving the driver and passengers in a state of panic. But, thanks to the quick thinking of the driver and the bravery of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the situation w...

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Sep 24 2024CRIME

Murderer of 10 Sentenced to Life in Prison, Victims' Families Seek Justice

In a devastating turn of events, a mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 was sentenced to life in prison for murder. The victims' families, who had been waiting for justice for years, finally got their closure. The gunman, Ahmad Alissa, was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and other charges. The courtroom was p...

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Sep 23 2024CRIME

Shooting in the Heart of Birmingham: A City's Plea for Change

The streets of Birmingham's Five Points South entertainment district were once again filled with the sounds of laughter and music, but on a recent Saturday, the atmosphere was marred by the shattering of glass and the screams of terror. A mass shooting occurred outside a popular nightspot, leaving four people dead and 17 others injured. The incident is the latest in ...

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Sep 23 2024CRIME

Unraveling the Chaos: A Tragic Night in Birmingham's Entertainment District

It was a Saturday night in Birmingham, Alabama, when the usual bustle of the city's entertainment district was shattered by the sound of gunfire. The shots rang out around 11 pm, leaving a trail of destruction and heartbreak in its wake. Four people were killed, and 17 others were injured, with many more left to grapple with the trauma of that fateful night. The sho...

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Sep 23 2024CRIME

Moonlight Mayhem: Birmingham's Descent into Chaos

In the early hours of a fateful Saturday, a string of murders shook Birmingham, Alabama. At least four people lost their lives, and over a dozen others were left with injuries, some life-threatening. As authorities scrambled to make sense of the carnage, they began to piece together a chilling theory - this was no ordinary mass shooting, but a deliberate act of murde...

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Sep 23 2024POLITICS

Harris Rises: A New Era of Leadership in the Making?

As the 2024 election season heats up, a new NBC News poll reveals a significant shift in voter sentiment, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump by 5 percentage points among registered voters. This surprising turn of events is not without its precedents – Harris's favorability has jumped a remarkable 16 points since July, with many vo...

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Sep 23 2024CRIME

Shooting Chaos in Birmingham: A Culture of Violence?

Birmingham, Alabama, was rocked by a devastating mass shooting that left four people dead and at least 18 others wounded. The incident occurred on a Saturday night outside a nightclub in the city's vibrant Five Points South entertainment district. According to eyewitnesses, multiple shooters emerged from a vehicle, unleashed a barrage of gunfire on a crowded sidewalk...

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