Jo Ann Allen Boyce, a civil rights figure and Clinton 12 member, died at 84. She helped desegregate Clinton High School in Tennessee and is remembered for her kindness and resilience.

A statewide survey finds many leaving Illinois prisons lack stable housing, strengthening calls for a major reentry housing investment.

Howard County community members advocate for renovations at Oakland Mills High School, voicing concerns at a Board of Education meeting and through student protests, despite delays and prioritization issues.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office advises not sharing real-time updates on social media during vacations to prevent burglaries, suggesting post-trip sharing instead.

The Warren Public Library is hosting the "Americans and the Holocaust" exhibition, examining the U.S. response to Nazism and the Holocaust in the '30s and '40s.

NY Attorney General Letitia James urges DoorDash workers to claim part of a $16.75 million settlement by December 31, 2025, for tips used to subsidize wages between May 2017 and September 2019.

Detective Grubbs hosted a Fraud Awareness Workshop to educate seniors in Clay County about avoiding scams, with more events planned in Middleburg and Orange Park.

Jefferson Parish started the 39th Christmas in the Park with 10 million LED lights and new installations. Advance tickets cost $20, but technical issues paused the event temporarily.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel alerts veterans to a scam using postcards promising benefits to steal personal data. She advises verifying claims with official sources.

Philadelphia's City Hall hosted the Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration with Mayor Parker, officials, a performance by Ashanti, and Lalah Hathaway's concert.

Two Waukesha County K9 teams excelled in a state competition, Deputy McIntyre and K9 Rex won the overall championship, while Deputy Kubisiak and K9 Jet placed third in Building Search for Man.

Wing and Walmart launch drone delivery service in Metro Atlanta, offering quick delivery of groceries and goods from six stores, with plans to expand to 100 by 2026.

Memphis adjusts trash collection schedule around Christmas, with no services on Dec 25-26 and tweaks for other days; residents should set out bins by 7 a.m. on their rescheduled day.