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St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery Cleared to Stay in Office as Judge Denies Removal Motion Ahead of Trial

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Alfred Montgomery will continue to serve as sheriff for the time being after a judge refused to grant the Missouri Attorney General’s request to remove him from office prior to his upcoming federal trial. This decision came during a status hearing presided over by Judge Steven Ohmer, who characterized the AG’s motion as “bizarre” and “very unusual.” The federal misdemeanor charge against Montgomery, set to be tried on November 18, involves allegations related to the civil rights of Tammy Ross, the then-acting jail director, whom he is accused of handcuffing during … Read more

Cleveland County Mourns the Loss of Dedicated County Judge Jimmy Cummings Following Tragic Accident

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CLEVELAND COUNTY, Ark. — The community of Cleveland County is mourning the loss of County Judge Jimmy Cummings, who died in a car accident on August 28, 2025. He was involved in a single-vehicle incident near Kingsland, leading to a significant outpouring of grief and condolences from various leaders. Cummings was in his first term as the county judge, a role that he took on with a commitment to public service and community welfare. His tenure, though brief, was marked by a dedication to the needs and concerns of local residents. In response to Cummings’s … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to Remove Voice of America Director, Upholding Key Broadcasting Regulations

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Washington, D.C. — A federal court has ruled that the Trump administration cannot remove Michael Abramowitz from his position as director of Voice of America, delivering a setback to the administration’s attempts to modify the government-funded international news outlet. In a ruling issued on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth affirmed that Abramowitz’s dismissal would require approval from the International Broadcasting Advisory Board. The judge emphasized that the legal stipulations are explicit: Abramowitz can only be removed if a majority of the board votes in favor of such action. Lamberth stated, “There is no longer … Read more

Judge Halts Kari Lake’s Attempt to Dismiss VOA Director Amid Controversy

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PHOENIX — A judge has intervened in a legal battle involving Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and her authority to terminate the head of the Voice of America (VOA). The judge’s recent ruling blocks Lake, who has been tasked with reorganizing the VOA, from dismissing its director, Amanda Bennett. The issue arose as part of broader discussions regarding the management of the VOA, which is a U.S. government-funded news organization. In a move that has caused significant concern among journalists and advocates for press freedom, Lake’s ambition to make sweeping changes was met with resistance … Read more