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Hundreds arrested in Mississippi ICE raids

(NBC News) Hundreds of undocumented workers have been released from federal custody following massive immigration raids in Mississippi. Now they, and hundreds of others still in custody, are awaiting court hearings and possible deportation. 680 were arrested Wednesday, loaded onto busses and taken to a military hanger to be processed. The raids came on the same day as President Donald…

Following fight in moving vehicle, police arrest couple

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is accused of endangering her child after police said she was engaged in a physical fight in a moving vehicle on the interstate. Tiffany Lasha Pittman, 26, was charged Wednesday with endangering the welfare of a minor, second-degree wanton endangerment and fourth-degree assault domestic violence. A Kentucky State Police trooper wrote in…

Going back to “The Good Place”

(NBC) During the “Must-See-TV” golden age, shows like “Cheers,” “Frazier” and “Friends” drew huge weekly audiences before the era of online watching. TV is now more of a “must-stream” business. More recent offers like “30 Rock,” “Community,” and “The Office” suffered from middling ratings, but became iconic comedies due to critical praise, dedicated fans and on-demand viewership. “The Good Place”…

Rush hour delivery: mom gives birth during morning commute

(KING) Time in the car is often time we forget. But for Julie Aguila, Wednesday morning’s drive is one she will always remember. “I just didn’t expect delivering on a freeway,” said Aguila, who delivered her daughter Wednesday morning on the side of Washington’s I-405. Baby Jade was ready to see the world and the drive to Overlake Medical Center…

“Green Shirt Guy” finds viral fame

(KVOA/NBC News) An Arizona man is dealing with sudden internet fame after video showing him laugh at a MAGA-hat clad protester during a Tucson City Council meeting quickly went viral. Tuesday evening, Tucson city council approved to place the Tucson Families Free and Together initiative on the ballot in November. The initiative, which was launched in January, was created with…

Protesters rally against “Straight Pride” event

(KCRA) Plans for a straight pride event in Modesto are causing controversy. Organizers said it’s freedom of speech, but LGBTQ activists said it spreads hate that goes beyond sexual orientation. A group called the National Straight Pride Coalition is trying to get a permit from the city to hold an event at Graceada Park. Don Grundmann, the director of the…

Trucking company announces expansion, 57 new jobs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – TAZ Trucking, Inc. announces an expansion after recently opening its new facility off Nashville Road. The company will invest $7.3 million towards the purchase of 30 new trucks, 60 trailers and shop equipment, as well as a parking lot and road expansion. Additionally, TAZ plans to hire 57 new employees in Warren County to include 30…