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Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

For a case shrouded in such mystery, I have to say I'm disappointed in the lack of coverage of this case. However, of what could be found, the story of 45-year-oldTamara Bell-Walker and her husband, Corey Walker, leaves readers with more questions about what happened to the couple than answers.

Tamara Bell-Walker, 45: Husband Found Dead 1 Month After She Went Missing

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Estero, FL

L. Cane

Some clothing stores that do business in Florida have been said to be on shaky ground this year. For example, in the spring of 2023, iApparel Journal listed the clothing stores Express, Kohl's, and The RealReal as retailers that may be "in trouble" financially.

Bankrupt Clothing Store Acquired By Coldwater Creek Is Closing In FL, Offering Up To 50% Off

Jacksonville, FL

The pandemic arguably gave rise to additional challenges for Florida's restaurants - such as staffing and supply chain issues. Unfortunately, for some Florida restaurants, new problems have also become an issue, including problematic interactions with the homeless population and rising costs.

Florida Restaurant Closes Citing "Homeless Situation," Stress & Rising Costs: "Not Worth The Time"

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Nine residents living at historical mansion suing owners for unlawful eviction on November 30, just 3 days prior to massive fire destroyed much of building. Swift Mansion, a historic building at 4500 S. Michigan Ave., faces scrutiny after two tenants, along with seven neighbors, claim they were entangled in an eviction dispute just days before a massive fire engulfed the structure, triggering an arson investigation.

Days Before Swift Mansion Fire Owner Said to Illegally Evict Tenants Prompting Arson Investigation

Tucson, AZ

Greyson F

There is no shortage of eating options around Tucson. You can find traditional, upscale, fusions, and nearly anything else you might have a craving for. With so many restaurants coming and going it keeps the city’s health inspectors busy to stay on top of the annual inspections that need to be performed every year. During the most recent round of inspections, one particular location was hit with seven violations. This is after being visited a month earlier by the health inspector.

Local Restaurant Hit With 7 Health Violations

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office refutes has belief of Alderman David Moore (17th) that warming centers in 17th Ward repurposed as migrant shelters to sooth concern among South Side Chicago residents.

Chicago Mayor Denies Alderman's Claim That Warming Centers Being Used as Migrant Shelters

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El Paso, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

Despite the abundance of food in local grocery stores, thousands of migrants face hurdles in securing adequate nutrition due to restrictions, uncoordinated food distribution. In the heart of Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, Jessana Malaue, a Venezuelan migrant, grapples not only with the worries of providing for her family but also the complexities of food insecurity in her newfound home. As she navigates the chilly confines of a crowded shelter, she reflects on the paradox of abundance and scarcity coexisting.

Chicago's Migrant Struggle With Hunger as New Arrivals Have Half the Food They Need

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Jackson, WY

WyoFile

Biologist Ben Wise received the first feedground reports of lethargic elk calves on Feb. 25. He had a hunch about what was coming. As the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s disease biologist for the Jackson Region, Wise has been around long enough to know what was likely about to happen . Hoof rot. And death.

Historic die-off at Wyoming elk feedground prompts management changes

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Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced its fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28 removed nearly 600,000 pounds of unneeded prescription medication across the country.

DEA removed nearly 600,000 pounds of prescription meds on TakeBack day; urges continued disposal

Chicagoans express anger about impact of sanctuary policies. Chicago residents are voicing their anger and frustrations regarding the city's status as a sanctuary city, which they believe is straining resources and affecting support for vulnerable communities.

Chicago Residents Explode in Fury Demanding Government Abandon Sanctuary City Status

Veteran Chicago Police Department (CPD) officer, Zondranika Williams, under scrutiny. legal action due to allegedly concocting false narrative of being robbed at gunpoint for $5,000.

Chicago Police Officer Dismissed and Facing Charges for Fabricating Robbery Story

Gov. Pritzker cancels Mayor Johnson's plans to build winter tent camp for Chicago migrants, due to risk of contaminants at former industrial site. Amidst the surge of over 24,000 migrants arriving in Chicago since August, Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration ditches plans for a temporary winter camp, citing contamination risks at the proposed site. Despite efforts, hundreds of asylum-seekers await shelter, some camping on sidewalks outside police stations.

Illinois Governor Steps In, Scraps Chicago Mayor's Controversial Migrant Camp Plan Due to Toxic Land

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

When a bus from Texas dropped off some migrants Monday morning in front of the Colorado Capitol, Evan Dreyer from the mayor’s office blasted the atrocity. “These are folks who have come from the Texas border after long journeys, and they are not prepared for cold weather,” Dreyer told the Denver Post. “And to drop them off like that, just randomly, in the cold — in the freezing cold — is inhumane, dangerous and it puts their lives at risk. It’s shameful.”

Patience wearing thin between migrants, traditionally homeless in Denver

New Jersey State

Philadelphia, PA

Morristown Minute

Philadelphia Quartet Charged in $1.6 Million UPS Burglary Spree Spanning Over Two Years. Morristown, NJ – In a startling revelation, four Philadelphia residents face charges for allegedly conducting a sophisticated burglary operation, targeting United Parcel Service (UPS) warehouses across the United States, including in New Jersey. The accused are implicated in a series of thefts amounting to an estimated $1.6 million in lost merchandise, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Massive Theft Ring Uncovered: UPS Warehouses Targeted Nationwide

Lewiston, ID

Mia Carlson

LEWISTON, ID - A 49-year-old Lewiston man who was convicted of trafficking nearly two pounds of methamphetamine was sentenced today in Nez Perce County Second District Court. Judge Michelle Evans ordered that Nickolas Jacobson be held for 10 years before he is eligible for parole and he must pay a $25,000 fine. He was found guilty by a jury following a two-day trial in September.

Convicted Drug Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking Nearly 2 Lbs of Meth

A man who owns property next to the Comfort Inn where Denver migrants are being sheltered said children frolic on his property, “riding on scooters unaccompanied” and climbing up buildings to play on the roof.

Denver migrant mayhem: ‘Kids on roofs, kids riding scooters unaccompanied’

Frackville, PA

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

RINGTOWN – A 15-year-old girl was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries after...
The post Teen does loop in yard, launches car over embankment appeared first on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Teen does loop in yard, launches car over embankment

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Standard, IL

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

Pennsylvania State

Monsey, NY

A Pennsylvania-based doctor, Yitzchok “Barry” Kurtzer, and his wife, Robin Kurtzer, have pleaded guilty to participating in a sophisticated kickback and bribery scheme linked to genetic testing, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Medical Fraud Unraveled: Doctor Couple Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme

Minnesota State

Apple Valley, MN

Limitless Media

APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA - Officers with the Apple Valley Police Department responded to a theft report from the loss prevention staff at Target in Apple Valley, Minnesota, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, that involved an employee of the business.

Target Employee Stealing Gift Cards: $3,835 Loss

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Over $100K in damage after fire breaks out at Ogden home

OGDEN, Utah (KUTV) — A house in Ogden sustained extensive damage after a fire broke out Friday morning. Fire officials said the damage was...

Over $100K in damage after fire breaks out at Ogden home

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