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March 30, 2023

National News:

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge

Russia’s top security agency says an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal has been arrested on espionage charges. The Federal Security Service said Thursday that Evan Gershkovich was detained in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg while allegedly trying to obtain classified information. The Wall Street Journal said it “vehemently denies the allegations” and is seeking Gershkovich’s immediate release. The FSB didn’t say when the arrest took place. Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of espionage. He is the first American reporter to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War. A Moscow court quickly ruled to keep Gershkovich behind bars pending the investigation.

https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-journal-reported-russia-arrested-cd511a94a3fe0ce604df6648ef5adec5

I think America does need an Emmett Till moment...

Does America Need an Emmett Till Moment to See How Children are Mutilated by AR15s?

Leadership from multiple venues in American journalism should get together and decide what photos to release, for maximum impact and minimum trauma.

https://open.substack.com/pub/thomhartmann/p/does-america-need-an-emmett-till?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Senate Judiciary Committee won’t take up gun bills in wake of church massacre – Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Senate Judiciary Chair Todd Gardenhire said he will take up no more gun related bills this legislative session, days after a mass shooting.

https://tennesseelookout.com/2023/03/30/senate-judiciary-committee-wont-take-up-gun-bills-in-wake-of-church-massacre/

Local News:

Would you do a us favor? Etowah's Library is conducting a Patron Satisfaction Survey at the library and trying to get as many responses as they can. They want to hear from everyone in the community, not just those who use the library.

Through the month of April 2023, E.G. Fisher Public Library

will hold a Program Funds Campaign Drive to collect monetary

donations to support programs at the library. It takes supplies,

money, and community support to run programs at the library

benefitting all ages. As a non-profit library, the program budget

depends mostly on donations and sponsorships from community

individuals, businesses, and organizations. Their goal is to collect

$5,000. You can contribute through a donation or a sponsorship

with E.G. Fisher Library. You may donate in person while visiting the library. by mail to 1289 Ingleside Avenue, Athens, Tn

37303 or click HERE To apply for a sponsorship, pick up an

application in the library or call to request an application by mail

or email. Sponsorship applications have a variety of customizable

packages ranging from $100 - $750.

Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization that cares

for children awaiting foster placement, will soon cut the ribbon

and officially open their Monroe-McMinn County house. On

Wednesday, April 12th at 5:30 pm, the nonprofit will host a public

ribbon cutting. The event will officially open the Isaiah 117

House in Monroe-McMinn County and will feature several local

speakers as well as Isaiah 117 House officials. All who have supported or partnered with Isaiah 117 House Monroe-McMinn

County are welcome to attend. For more information, please visit

facebook.com/Monroe-McMinn or contact Jennifer or Adriane at

423.519.3393 or 423.519.8686 for location information. To learn

more about Isaiah 117 House, visit Isaiah 117 House HERE

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