Tragic Violence in Savannah: Police Investigate Fatal Shootings of Two Teens as Community Faces Rising Gun Crime

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The identities of two teenagers who were fatally shot earlier this week have been released by the Chatham County Coroner’s Office. Police are actively investigating the incidents and searching for suspects connected to the shootings. Sixteen-year-old Alexis Milton Jr. was shot on La Roche Avenue on Friday night, just after 10 p.m. Responding officers found him lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts to render aid, Milton died at the scene from his injuries. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers. In a separate shooting … Read more

Texas Legislature’s 89th Session Wraps Up with Major New Laws Impacting Education, Health, Water, and Crime

AUSTIN, Texas — Over the course of the 89th Texas Legislature, which lasted 140 days, lawmakers worked diligently, introducing a total of 11,503 bills in both the Senate and House. With the end of the legislative session approaching, Governor Greg Abbott laid down his pen—by June 22, he had signed 1,155 bills into law, vetoing 26 others. Among those, 255 measures were set to take effect immediately, addressing essential issues like education, water management, health services, and public safety. Among the newly signed legislation, House Bill 2081 aims to enhance educational opportunities for students with … Read more