Miami judge vacates life sentence of man wrongfully convicted of murder in 1991

On Wednesday, a judge in Miami vacated the life sentence of Thomas “Jay” Raynard James, a 55-year-old Black man who prosecutors said was wrongfully convicted because of mistaken identity in 1991.  As he left a Miami courtroom with his attorneys and family members, James said: “I feel good. Real good.” Still wearing his red prison …

3 dead in Mississippi hotel shooting; alleged gunman dead after 2-hour standoff

The alleged suspect in a shooting that killed three people at a hotel in Biloxi on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast was found dead in the nearby city of Gulfport hours later, after a standoff with police. Gulfport Police Department’s incoming chief Adam Cooper said that the man holed up at a Gulfport store after fleeing from …

Jimmie Allen reveals the lineup for the second annual Bettie James Festival

Jimmie Allen has revealed the lineup for the second annual Bettie James Fest, taking place on Saturday, August 13th at Hudson Fields in Allen’s hometown of Milton, DE.  This year’s performers include We The Kings, Lainey Wilson, Neon Union, Chayce Beckham, JJ Rupp and Kounty. Two additional opening acts will be selected through a social …

Chris Janson, Ingrid Andress, Cole Swindell and more to perform during Ascend Amphitheater Nighttime Concerts at CMA Fest

The Country Music Association has revealed the lineup for the CMA Fest Nighttime Concerts at Ascend Amphitheater, taking place on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11. On Friday, Chris Janson will headline and will be joined by Boy Named Banjo, LANCO, Peytan Porter and Mitchell Tenpenny.  Cole Swindell will headline Saturday’s show, which will …

Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves set to return for ‘The Batman’ sequel

The Batman is officially getting a sequel, with Robert Pattinson set to return as Gotham’s Caped Crusader and Matt Reeves serving as director. Warner Bros. announced its plans for the sequel during its presentation at CinemaCon, the annual trade show that features the largest gathering of theater owners.  Warner Bros. chairman Toby Emmerich said:  “Matt …

Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy series ‘Bupkis’ coming to Peacock

Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy series ‘Bupkis’ has landed at Peacock. The streaming service said in a press release that it has given a straight-to-series order to the half-hour live-action comedy series, described as a “heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life.”  Bupkis stars Davidson, who will executive produce the series along with Lorne Michaels, Andrew …

Governor Mills Signs Bills to Address Maine’s Housing Shortage

At the renovated Hodgkins School Apartments in Augusta, Governor Janet Mills today, April 27, signed two bills to address Maine’s housing shortage. The bills, LD 2003 “An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions” and LD 201 “An Act To Reduce …

Maine’s Sunday Hunting Ban Questioned in Lawsuit

A lawsuit citing the state’s “right to food” amendment has been filed to stop Maine’s ban on Sunday hunting. The amendment was enacted last November and says Mainers have the right to hunt and harvest game of their choosing to provide food for themselves. A lawsuit has been filed to abolish Maine’s ban on Sunday …

Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19

The White House announced on Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. CNN reported that the vice president’s positive test results rerouted her plans to attend an intelligence briefing Tuesday at the White House, where she was initially tested. According to the vice president’s press secretary Kirsten Allen, Harris is fully …

Dow falls over 800 points, Nasdaq plunges 4% as tech and consumer stocks sell off

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.4% – over 800 points — while the S&P 500 lost 2.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite 4%. The market’s losses adds to what has already been a big sell-off so far in April: The Dow is down over 4%, the S&P 500 roughly 8% and the Nasdaq …