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Tragic Loss: Atlanta Attorney Josephine Hardin Dies in Texas Floods

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Atlanta, Ga. — The legal community is mourning the loss of Josephine Hardin, an accomplished attorney who was tragically killed in flooding incidents in Texas. Hardin, a graduate of Emory University School of Law, was associated with the Howell Puff Bailey law firm in Atlanta, where she was known for her dedication and professionalism. Details surrounding her death have emerged as communities begin to recover from the severe weather that devastated parts of Texas. Authorities reported excessive rainfall that led to significant flooding, claiming multiple lives and causing widespread destruction in affected areas. Hardin’s contributions … Read more

Judge Halts Opt Outs for Josephine County Library District, Preserving Access to Valuable Resources

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GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A judge has ordered the Josephine County Library District to cease its practice of allowing patrons to opt out of paying library fees. The order, issued Wednesday, comes after a lawsuit challenged the library’s policy, arguing that it undermines the district’s ability to function effectively. The library district previously offered library cardholders the option to “opt out” of contributing to the fees required to access certain library services. Those who chose to opt out were still granted access to basic library services but would be prohibited from borrowing physical materials … Read more