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"Paris Lees’ Bold Series What It Feels Like for a Girl Triumphs at South International Series Festival, Snagging Multiple Awards"

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Cádiz, Spain — The third edition of the South International Series Festival concluded on September 17, highlighting standout productions from several countries. The festival celebrated notable achievements in both fiction and non-fiction categories, with the British series What It Feels Like for a Girl, created by Paris Lees, winning multiple awards, including Best Fiction Series and Best Cast. Carmen Serrano, who heads the Creative Europe MEDIA Desk in Andalusia, led the jury that announced the winners. Joining her were actress Patricia Vico, producers Myar Craig-Brown and Michael Murphy, and screenwriter Mariano Baselga. The jury praised … Read more

Jefferson County Judge Orders St. Louis Man to Prison After Multiple Probation Violations in Drug Case

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A Jefferson County judge has sentenced a St. Louis man to five years in prison after revoking his probation for the second time. Archie Smith, 45, had previously been convicted on two counts of possession of a controlled substance, as detailed in court records. Judge Brenda Stacey of the Jefferson County Division 4 Circuit Court made her decision on August 26, enforcing two concurrent five-year sentences. These sentences were issued following Smith’s earlier plea agreement related to drug charges he faced. The case, which was prosecuted by Assistant Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Lindsay Whalen, began … Read more

Major Crackdown: Grand Jury Indicts Multiple Individuals in Drug, Prostitution, and Human Trafficking Ring

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FLOYD, Va. — Authorities have unveiled a set of indictments stemming from a grand jury investigation into a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking, prostitution, and human trafficking. The announcement was made by the Floyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office in conjunction with the Rockbridge County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and the Virginia State Police. The indictments relate to alleged violations of the Virginia Racketeer Influenced and Criminal Organization Act, commonly referred to as the RICO Act. Officials indicated that the criminal activities are believed to span several jurisdictions, including Floyd County and Rockbridge County. Law enforcement … Read more

Washington County Grand Jury Indicts 11 Defendants on Multiple Charges, Including Domestic Violence and Drug Trafficking

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MARIETTA, Ohio — An indictment was handed down by a Washington County Grand Jury on Thursday, involving a diverse group of 11 defendants facing various felony and misdemeanor charges. Among those indicted is Joseph Lee Kellison from Belpre, who is charged with domestic violence, classified as a fourth-degree felony, stemming from an incident on July 2. Another Belpre resident, 54-year-old Timothy Wayne Cowan, faces one count of gross sexual imposition, a third-degree felony, along with a fifth-degree felony charge of grooming related to events from July 10. Amber Dawn Durnell, 39, from Coolville, was indicted … Read more