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Warning: Roane County Residents Targeted by Jury Duty Scam—Stay Alert!

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Kingston, Tennessee — Residents of Roane County are being warned about a potential phone scam targeting jury duty obligations. The Roane County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of individuals calling community members, falsely claiming they have failed to attend jury duty and demanding payment to avoid arrest. Authorities emphasize that this type of communication does not reflect standard legal practices in the court system. Officials urge anyone receiving such calls to refrain from providing personal information and to terminate the call immediately. Victims of these scams are often threatened with severe consequences, including arrest, … Read more

Richmond County to Implement Stricter Enforcement of Juvenile Curfew Laws for Local Teens

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Richmond County, Georgia, is set to enforce its juvenile curfew laws with new protocols aimed at ensuring the safety of its young residents. The updated measures, which focus on the enforcement of existing curfews, come in response to growing concerns about juvenile delinquency and public safety in the area. Authorities in Richmond County have reported an uptick in incidents involving minors during late-night hours. This prompted local officials to reevaluate current curfew regulations and enhance their enforcement strategies. The new protocols aim to address these issues while also fostering a safer community environment for both … Read more

Ethics Showdown: Gadsden County Commissioner Faces Hearing Over Alleged Conflicts in Floral Business Deal

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QUINCY, Fla. — The Florida Commission on Ethics has initiated a public hearing to investigate whether Gadsden County Commissioner Ronterious Green has breached ethics regulations. On Wednesday, the commission announced it found probable cause for a case concerning a “conflicting contractual relationship” involving Green. The inquiry was prompted by an ethics complaint filed in February by former commissioner Sherrie Taylor, who raised concerns regarding Green’s financial dealings with the county. Taylor alleges that in March 2022, Green received $250 from Gadsden County for floral arrangements through his company, The Greenery Floral & Tuxedo Place. Green, … Read more

Justice Served: Craighead County Convicts Three for Disturbing Child Abuse Cases, Protecting Vulnerable Victims

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JONESBORO, Ark. — Three individuals have been convicted for child abuse offenses in separate cases during July in Craighead County. The cases include two men who were found guilty of raping 13-year-old girls and a woman convicted of attempting to kill her 12-year-old daughter, as revealed by Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood. “The strength shown by the victims in these cases was remarkable,” Hagood stated. “Each endured unspeakable trauma and summoned the bravery to confront their abusers in court. Their courage has made these convictions possible and has helped keep predators off our streets.” The first … Read more