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June 30, 2023

National News

The Supreme Court made big decisions this week and more are coming. Here's what you need to know

As is typical, the last Supreme Court opinions to be released cover some of the most contentious issues including affirmative action, student loans and gay rights.

apnews.com/article/supreme-court-affirmative-action-student-loans-gay-rights-elections-a3007709350cd1606d5ce9ac4de957a6

‘This is not a normal court,’ says Biden as GOP opponents praise affirmative action ruling – Tennessee Lookout

A U.S. Supreme Court decision reversing affirmative action cannot let the country slide "backwards," said President Joe Biden.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/06/30/this-is-not-a-normal-court-says-biden-as-gop-opponents-praise-affirmative-action-ruling

A week after an armed rebellion rattled Russia, key details about it are still shrouded in mystery

A week after the mutiny raised the most daunting challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s rule in over two decades, key details about the uprising remain shrouded in mystery.

apnews.com/article/russia-putin-mutiny-rebellion-prigozhin-1885240085b3b2aef5db41fc5b5b2afd

State News:

Stockard on the Stump: Lawmakers pay prisons commissioner even after he resigned amid problems – Tennessee Lookout

The Tennessee Department of Correction is spending $15.5 million on a contract with the company of former Commissioner Derek Schofield.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/06/30/stockard-on-the-stump-lawmakers-pay-prisons-commissioner-even-after-he-resigned-amid-problems

Local News:

TONIGHT the 2023 Sounds of Summer series presented by Friendly City Festivals features “Kinslee Melhorn.” She will be performing tonight at Market Pavilion in downtown Athens, starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s free. Bring your lawn chair & blankets.

The Etowah 4th of July Celebration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the Boy Scout Troop 74 pancake breakfast. There will be lots of activities throughout the day. The Kids Zone will be at the Walking Trail from 11 to 7. Some of the morning activities include the 5K road race, beauty pageant, and the corn hole tournament at the Walking Trail. In the afternoon there will be music by Julia Keeton, Josh Gilbert Band, the Etowah Town Band, Izzy Weeks, and a watermelon eating contest at the Kids Zone. There will be many activities throughout the day and fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. WCPH Radio AM-1220 & FM95.5 in Etowah will have on air broadcasting.

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