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October 15, 2024

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National News

October 14, 2024

As the two presidential campaigns position themselves for the final sprint to the election on November 5, the difference between them is dramatic.

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Trump's Pennsylvania town hall turns into impromptu concert after medical incidents

Donald Trump’s town hall in the Philadelphia suburbs turned into an impromptu concert after the former president was twice interrupted by medical emergencies in the room.

apnews.com/article/donald-trump-town-hall-concern-dancing-24290775c8e11223fde1d440a7a5cf7c?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

State News:

Muslim woman sues Knox County Sheriff’s Office over forced hijab removal • Tennessee Lookout

A peaceful protest for justice has spiraled into a deeply personal battle over religious freedom for Layla Soliz, a Muslim woman now at the center of a federal lawsuit accusing the Knox County Sheriff’s Office of violating her civil rights during her arrest at a pro-Palestinian protest in Knoxville.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/10/15/muslim-woman-sues-knox-county-sheriffs-office-over-forced-hijab-removal

State, national Democrats urge gun policy reform after Nashville shooting  • Tennessee Lookout

Two days after a shooting marred Tennessee State University homecoming celebrations — leaving one adult dead and nine injured, including three children — some Democratic lawmakers expressed renewed determination for gun reform. Tennessee Republicans stayed largely mum. “Let’s be clear, the past few years have shown us how the lackluster and nonexistent gun laws passed […]

tennesseelookout.com/2024/10/14/state-national-democrats-urge-gun-policy-reform-after-nashville-shooting

Local News & Arts:

The Friends of Etowah Carnegie Library will hold their monthly meeting at the library TODAY, October 15 at 5:30 pm. The meeting is open to the public.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Elon Musk Claims Voting will Disappear without Trump while his Mom Encourages Voter Fraud & MTG Thinks Dems Control Hurricanes

What I’m Discussing Today:

open.substack.com/pub/kareem/p/elon-musk-claims-voting-will-disappear?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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