Two Princeton gunfire suspects face drug charges
James Hicks of Athens and Bradford Lafon of Princeton, two of five men involved in a Courthouse Road gunfire disturbance, were charged with possession of marijuana in addition to charges for firing near a home and conspiracy. Police recovered two SKS rifles a 12 gauge shotgun a pistol marijuana beer and about 140 rounds at the Hillcrest Drive area. Authorities said more charges could follow.
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Lemonade Day Celebration at Bluefield Washed Out and Postponed
Bluefield marks the 75th Lemonade Day with a lemonade handout and ball park event. officials including Jeff Gray and Chris Catron say the anniversary was postponed due to rain. Community leaders from the Chamber of Commerce and AAA Bluefield emphasize tourism, family fun, and local pride as the event will be rescheduled.
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Nixon orders Missouri Guard withdrawal from Ferguson
Governor Jay Nixon instructed the Missouri National Guard to begin pulling back from Ferguson as nightly unrest declines. Despite the withdrawal, a state of emergency remains, and officials note most arrests are for failure to disperse with a minority from Ferguson. Evidence from the Brown case is being sent to the FBI forensics lab, while a Senate hearing on policing militarization is planned.
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