Court of appeals allows creation of state-run court in Mississippi’s majority Black capital city
A federal appeals court will allow Mississippi to create a state-run court system in the majority Black and Democratic capital of Jackson.
Elijah Blue Allman contests mother Cher’s conservatorship request
Elijah Blue Allman has filed an objection to his mother Cher’s request to be granted conservatorship over him.
Small business says Baltimore City owes them $247K for meals provided to the homeless
Owners of a small business that supplies meals for Baltimore City-run homeless shelters told 11 News Investigates the city owes them thousands of dollars for months of unpaid work.
City of Houston welcomes visitors and encourages safety for College Football Playoff National Championship events
The City of Houston welcomes football fans and visitors to the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship events and encourages all attending to stay informed and stay safe.
Xavier student who underwent 3 open-heart surgeries as child hoping to work in nursing
Lydia Butler underwent three open-heart surgeries before she turned 4. Today, she's a Xavier University nursing student hoping to one day work at Cincinnati Children's, where she spent months getting care as a child.
Mayor Whitmire's Statement on Working with the Texas General Land Office to Help Houstonians
Mayor John Whitmire issued the following statement today after receiving a letter from Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham congratulating him on taking office and promising to work with the City of Houston to help people waiting for Harvey federal relief.
Ladies Turn Global Makes Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Women and Children
The mission at Ladies Turn Global is simple yet powerful: to provide women with the resources and opportunities they need to create and establish themselves within a safe, healthy, sustainable and scalable ecosystem. Since the nonprofit’s inception as The Emerald Foundation in 2017, the organization has been dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of women and their children, fostering their growth, and providing them with the resources they need to thrive.
Fall Out Boy Joins Lineup for the 2024 “iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One”
The Event Will Also Feature Performances by The 1975, The Black Keys, Thirty Seconds to Mars, BUSH, Sum 41, Yellowcard, lovelytheband and The Last Dinner Party
iHeartMedia announced today that Fall Out Boy has been added to the lineup for the 2024 “iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One.” The annual event takes place on Saturday, January 13 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.
Google illegally refused to bargain with YouTube workers union, says federal labor board
Google’s refusal to bargain with unionized YouTube Music workers is illegal, a Wednesday ruling from the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found.
Team Biden-Harris’ First Ad of the Year Marks Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection
Today, ahead of President Joe Biden’s speech near Valley Forge on Friday, Team Biden-Harris launched their first television ad of 2024 issuing a stark reminder of Donald Trump and MAGA extremists’ prior and ongoing efforts to erode American democracy and excuse – and even promote – political violence. The 60-second TV spot, “Cause,” narrated by President Biden, highlights the existential threat our country’s democracy faces from the MAGA extremism that now defines the Republican Party and showcases President Biden’s steadfast dedication to ensuring free and fair elections and the right of all Americans to have their votes counted.
Sam Houston State Fans Grab Your Bobblehead Now
The officially licensed Sam Houston Bearkats Bobblehead was unveiled today in conjunction with National Bobblehead Day, which is celebrated annually on January 7th. mascot, Sammy Bearkat. The special edition bobblehead featuring the university mascot, Sammy Bearkat, is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
Wayne LaPierre resigns as leader of the NRA
Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president of the National Rifle Association of America, is stepping down from his position as leader of the organization days before his civil trial is set to begin, the group announced Friday.
Jordan Peele’s Next Horror Film Removed from 2024
Audiences may have to wait a little while longer for Academy Award winner Jordan Peele’s next horror extravaganza.
Here’s what the Supreme Court faces as justices discuss Trump’s eligibility
The US Supreme Court is now confronting an election case of unparalleled weight that will determine Donald Trump’s prospects to regain the White House and influence public regard for an increasingly embattled court.
‘Oppenheimer’ director Christopher Nolan was once roasted by his Peloton instructor mid-workout
Christopher Nolan was just trying to exercise. The “Oppenheimer” director, who won just won best director from the New York Film Critics Circle on Wednesday, told the crowd a story about an encounter with a critic while on his Peloton.
NYC sues 17 charter bus companies for $700 million over transporting asylum seekers to the city from Texas
A migrant surge continues to overwhelm authorities at the US-Mexico border — and in US cities where many asylum seekers are being sent.
The ripple effects of Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest still strong a year later
Whenever Quentin Tomlin heads out to play high school football, his mother, Laura, knows one thing is for sure: The team won't take the field without access to an automated external defibrillator, or AED.
The US just capped off another banner year of job growth. Now it’s at a turning point
The US economy added 216,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
Newly discovered large predator worms ruled the seas as Earth’s earliest carnivores, study finds
Long before the first sharks appeared, large predator worms were the “terror beasts” of the seas more than 500 million years ago, according to new research.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, City Controller Chris Hollins Mark First Visit in New Term
Today, Mayor Whitmire visited with City Controller Chris Hollins to begin a dialogue on how the Administration and the Controller’s Office can best work together to serve Houstonians while addressing the City’s looming fiscal challenges.
