Court narrows federal reach on voting power changes
The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, limits federal review of proposed election law changes that affect minority voting power. The ruling clarifies how the Voting Rights Act should guide state or local boundary and procedure changes, potentially hindering efforts to maximize minority districts. The court sent back a Louisiana case from Bossier Parish to reassess the school board plan amid questions about evidence considered.
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Two Arrested in Nightfight Near Lane Tavern
Shelly D. Gaston 28 was booked in Franklin County jail on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after she allegedly pointed a semiautomatic rifle at Ray Dean Goudie and Donald D. Poage II during a Saturday night confrontation about 11:27 p.m. Goudie, 32, was arrested on suspicion of battery. Both live at 812 N. Kansas Ave. in Lane and remained in jail Sunday morning.
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Tennessee Road
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Obituaries for Juanta Gragg and Raymond Adams Run Today
Funeral services for Juanita Gragg 72 of Ottawa will be held at Dengel and Son Mortuary with burial in Mt Hope Cemetery Williamsburg. Raymond C Adams 78 of Williamsburg will have graveside rites at Mt Hope Cemetery with services by Rev Bill Weber.
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Kay Ward
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Ottawa Daily Police Briefs Report Admissions and Mix of Arrests
Ottawa city notes list Friday admissions for Henrietta Tucker Katherine Webster and Mabel Justice and Saturday dismissals Leah Kersley and April Morrison among others. It details multiple arrests in Franklin and Douglas counties including James L. Dreddy Tony Cowdin John Heathman and Marcus Phillips with bonds set and outcomes. incidents theft vandalism domestic disputes and missing persons are also summarized with locations and times.
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Katherine Webster
Mabel Justice
Ottawa
Darlene Lear
Lindsey Conn
Virgil Johnson
Heather Bishop
Hopkins
Pomona
Leah Kersley
Son
Garnett
April Morrison
Kyle Brashier
Classic Oak Furniture Closes for Summer Reopen Soon
Ad briefs note Classic Oak Furniture closes June 11 to August 49 and reopens June 20. Home Health Agency RMH hosts an open house Thursday May 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Fr. Co. Annex with refreshments. Jim's Barber Shop at 1521 8th Main offers haircuts for $6. RMH Auxiliary Bake Sale Tuesday May 13 noon to 4 p.m. in the Conference Room to benefit the hospital. Everyone welcome.
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Wheat and grain prices update from Franklin County and Ottawa
Wall Street figures and commodity quotes show hard wheat around 4.32 and soybeans near 8.67 for Friday afternoon in Ottawa. Franklin County Farm Services posted grain prices with wheat at 4.10, corn 2.62, milo 4.16, and soybeans 8.56 this morning.
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