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July 15, 2024

National News

Live Updates: Judge Dismisses Classified Documents Case Against Trump

Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that the entire case should be thrown out because the appointment of the special counsel who brought the case, Jack Smith, had violated the Constitution. Her decision is sure to be appealed.

www.nytimes.com/live/2024/07/15/us/trump-documents-case-dismissed?unlocked_article_code=1.7U0.C7hF.5OjpVTaShlJh&smid=url-share

Trump safe after rally shooting, says bullet struck his ear; gunman and audience member dead

Secret Service rushed the stage and took former President Donald Trump away in a motorcade after shots were fired during a Pennsylvania rally.

www.cbsnews.com/news/possible-shots-fired-at-trump-rally-in-butler-pennsylvania

Live updates: Shooting was an assassination attempt against Trump, FBI says | CNN Politics

One attendee was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. Follow for live news updates.

www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/election-biden-trump-07-13-24/index.html

What We Know About the Assassination Attempt Against Trump

The former president was holding a rally when he said he was shot in his ear. Two people, including the suspected gunman, were killed and two were critically injured.

www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/us/politics/shooting-trump-rally.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7E0.QwCi.YSaEH_STTJk0&smid=url-share

As Maine writer E. B. White famously wrote to a man who said he had lost faith in humanity: “Hang on to your hat. Hang on to your hope. And wind the clock, for tomorrow is another day.”

State News:

These are America's 10 worst states for quality of life in 2024

These 10 U.S. states are letting residents down on quality of life, with high crime, environmental problems and lack of legal protections.

We always seem to be on the wrong lists…

Local News & Arts:

Friendly City Festivals announces the sixth concert in the 2024 Sounds of Summer will feature Nashville based husband-wife duo Sugar Lime Blue. The concert will be held at Market Pavilion on 106 South White Street in downtown Athens, Tennessee starting at 7:00 p.m. this Friday. July 19th. Concert goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets family and friends for a toe tapping night of entertainment. Food trucks for the evening will include Kona Ice, Magnolia Cookies and Roots Puerto Rican Food. Sugar Lime Blue has a strong prescence in the Americana / Jam Band scene having played national and regional festivals for years. With four studio albums, nearly 1,000 performances and over a decade of experience, Sugar Lime Blue is redefining Americana, drawing from jazz, blues and country to create a purely unique sound. Fans of classic rock, blues and traditional country will find all three with SLB.

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Coalition Calendar: (click on the calendar to get to web page for July.)

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