County

Scam Alert: Washoe County Court Warns of Phony Calls Demanding Payments

by

RENO, Nev. — Residents of Washoe County have been targeted by a sophisticated phone scam involving perpetrators posing as officials from local judicial institutions such as the Washoe District Court and the Washoe County Jail, court administrators have reported. These imposters have been deceiving residents by claiming that they must pay immediately to clear outstanding warrants or to avoid penalties for missing jury duty. According to Alicia Lerud, Washoe District Court Administrator, the fraudulent communications have been carried out through texts and emails, which is not the method of communication used by the court. “We … Read more

Marathon Court Session Unravels as Jefferson County Judge Sues Quorum Court Over Procedural Disputes

by

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — In an extensive legal battle in Pine Bluff, a nearly 10-hour testimony unfolded on Thursday before Special Judge Randy Wright in the Second Division of the 11th West Circuit Court. The case involves County Judge Gerald Robinson suing the entire Quorum Court of Jefferson County, alleging that the governing body has been operating illegally without an updated procedural ordinance since January 2023. Robinson’s lawsuit, part of a series initiated since 2022 against justices of the peace or other elected officials, claims malpractice over the Quorum Court operating under an outdated 2021 … Read more

Limestone County Court Rules on Belle Mina Quarry Development, Denies Injunction

by

ATHENS, Ala. — A proposal to develop a rock quarry in the Belle Mina area of Limestone County has stirred controversy among local residents and environmental activists. The plan, which involves the construction of a large-scale mining operation, recently faced a legal challenge aiming to halt its progress. However, Limestone County Judge Chad Wise denied the request for an injunction that would have temporarily suspended the development. This decision clears the way for the M&N Materials to proceed with the establishment of the quarry, which proponents argue will bring economic benefits to the region, including … Read more

Tragic Incident in Bexar County: Woman Indicted After Toddler Fatally Mauled by Dogs Under Her Care

by

San Antonio, Texas – A local woman has been indicted following a tragic incident in which a toddler was fatally attacked by dogs while purportedly under her care. The grand jury delivered the indictment against Heather Rodriguez, 36, on Wednesday, charging her with child abandonment/endangerment and recklessly causing bodily injury to a child. Authorities report that on October 7, Rodriguez left the 1-year-old boy, Jiryiah Johnson, in her residence with her 13-year-old daughter, instructing her to keep Jiryiah away from the family dogs. Despite these precautions, the dogs, previously known to have damaged household doors, … Read more