January 4, 2024 Proud Boy who fled prosecution, faked drug overdose after J6 riot gets 10 years Christopher Worrell of Naples, Florida, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after fleeing authorities following the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
January 4, 2024 Kentucky governor backs longer list of conditions eligible for treatment under medical marijuana law Gov. Beshear would like to add conditions including ALS, Parkinson's disease, HIV, AIDS, and glaucoma to list of eligible criteria for medical marijuana access
January 4, 2024 Mississippi Circuit Judge Buddy McDonald dead at 75 Prosecutor and Circuit Judge Claiborne "Buddy" McDonald of south-central Mississippi died Monday after an undisclosed illness. He was 75 years old.
January 4, 2024 Louisiana Gov. Edwards to take law firm job after leaving office Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will join Fishman Haygood LLP as a special counsel upon his departure from office on Jan. 8.
January 4, 2024 Alabama judge puts medical marijuana licenses on temporary hold Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson issued a restraining order Wednesday temporarily blocking the issuance of new medical marijuana licenses in Alabama.
January 4, 2024 Bomb threats prompt evacuations of government buildings in several states, but no explosives found Several officials in multiple states received bomb threats via email, prompting evacuations across the United States; no explosives were found.
January 4, 2024 Mom killed on highway while retrieving spilled luggage from family car An Alabama woman was struck dead by an oncoming vehicle while she was attempting to retrieve luggage that had fallen onto a highway in Daphne, Alabama, Tuesday.
January 4, 2024 Georgia families sue state agencies, alleging failure in children's mental health care Georgia families are suing three state agencies responsible for social services, claiming that their children's mental health worsened due to inadequate care.
January 4, 2024 Georgia Gov. Kemp sets date for special election to replace state lawmaker A special election has been scheduled for Feb. 13 to fill a vacant House District seat in Georgia. The seat was previously held by Republican Barry Fleming.
January 4, 2024 Georgia deputy killed in line of duty after fatal crash during chase A Georgia sheriff's deputy was killed in a police chase that crossed into Alabama on Thursday. The deputy was struck and killed by another law enforcement vehicle.