BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Roughly 40% of the country’s food supply goes to waste every year, according to the USDA. Now, a new initiative is working to repurpose it so no one in our community goes hungry. Emily Chatelain realized Baton Rouge was facing a food insecurity and food waste issue. That’s why she’s…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTAP) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is calling on state lawmakers to pass a bill banning cell phones from public schools. During a news conference Tuesday, the governor threw his support behind Senate Bill 158. The legislation sponsored by State Senator Jane Timken would require public school district policies prohibit cell phone use…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – New action by the city of Sandy Springs to stop antisemitic flyers is igniting debate. A local newspaper says the solution is going to be a problem for their business. The ordinance that was passed last week restricts door-to-door soliciting and canvassing between the hours of 9 p.m. and…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX)- The Sexual Assault Resource Center is hosting their annual survivor fashion show, and they’re calling on the community to support. This year’s event is titled “Beyond the silence, Stories worn boldly.” Executive Director Kim Dimmett said the fashion show exists to highlight the clothes survivors were wearing when they were victimized to…
AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) – Lawmakers want Texas to join a growing number of states in restricting public school students from using their cellphones during the school day, answering calls from educators who say the state needs to remove distractions from the classroom. Under House Bill 1481, introduced by Rep. Caroline Fairly of Amarillo, K-12 public school students wouldn’t…
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins announced Monday he was suspending payments to a company called Overdrive, which provides apps to access ebooks and audiobooks. He said he was withholding a $30,000 quarterly payment after allegations that minors were able to access inappropriate materials. “Our priority is protecting Missouri’s…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – An Irmo man was arrested Thursday for threatening President Donald Trump. Around Feb. 17, court records say Lang did knowingly and willfully make threats to take the life of, kidnap, and inflict bodily harm to President Trump. According to court records, 47-year-old Travis Lang was arrested Thursday. A judge denied his…
February is American Heart Month – a time to emphasize heart-healthy eating and lifestyle habits—including plant-forward eating choices. Hy-Vee Registered dietitian Stephanie Vande Brake is here to share more about plant-forward eating. Source link
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Heart disease is very common and is the number one killer among men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups. One in every four deaths is a result of heart disease every year, and cardiovascular disease is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. Joseph Stevenson, a cardiologist…
AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday announced a ban on the use of AI and social media apps affiliated with the Chinese government on all Texas state-issued devices. The ban, said to protect the state’s infrastructure, intellectual property, and sensitive information from foreign threats, takes immediate effect. “Texas will not allow…