Tennessee House requires school districts to prohibit cell phones during student instruction • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee House overwhelmingly approved the measure Monday, requiring that schools ban cell phone use while teachers are instructing students. House Bill 932sponsored by Jonesborough Republican Rep. Rebecca Alexander, and received bipartisan support with 80-10 votes. While some school districts have long-standing mobile phone policies, avoiding classroom distractions, Alexander said the state school supervisors’ association has […]
Republican New Hampshire Governor Announces Plan To Ban Cell Phones From Schools
Republican New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Thursday a plan to ban cellphone use in schools. She stated her intentions in her inaugural address, along with a number of other issues. According to Transcript. “Screens are negatively impacting the learning environment, distracting students from class, and disrupting teachers’ work. No more,” Ayotte said. She posted […]
Feds Raid Diddy’s Jail Cell, Legal Team Says: REPORT
Federal agents raided Sean “Diddy” Combs’ jail and seized privileged attorney-client materials, his attorneys claim. The rapper’s attorney, Mark Agnifilo, said Friday that he learned that prosecutors allegedly obtained confidential defense notes from Combs’ cell at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. According to Legal documents obtained by TMZ. Agnifilo said the materials seized include information about […]
FACT CHECK: No, Video Does Not Show Barack Obama In Guantanamo Bay Prison Cell
video Share with X The video reportedly shows former President Barack Obama in his cell at Guantanamo Bay detention center, after he was arrested on September 29, 2019. This is a video of Barack Obama being arrested and entering Guantanamo prison on September 29, 2019. pic.twitter.com/irFkkCVGSc — Val Thor (@CMDRVALTHOR) August 25, 2024 Verdict: False […]
‘Alarming Mental Health Crisis’: Red State Gov Cracks Down On Cell Phones In Classrooms With Executive Order
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on Tuesday implementing anti-cellphone education in Virginia elementary and middle schools. Issued by Youngkin Executive Order 33It directs the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to work with parents, students, teachers and local school leaders to limit or prohibit the use of personal cell phones during school hours. […]
‘Unplug Your Life Support In Order To Charge Their Cell Phone’: Sen. John Kennedy Breaks Down Biden’s Political Future
Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy analyzed President Joe Biden's post-debate political future on “Hannity” Friday night. Fox News guest host Kayleigh McEnany said Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, a Democrat, Meeting A group of Democratic senators formed after the first presidential debate to pressure Biden to give up his reelection bid in 2024. Kennedy told McEnany […]
Alabama law limiting cell phone usage while driving goes into effect
Starting Saturday, Alabama lawmakers could be issued a ticket if they find someone holding a cellphone while driving. A 2023 law takes effect June 1 and requires drivers to use a “hands-free” device if they use a cellphone while driving. In Alabama, it is already illegal to write, send or read a text message while […]
Havasu planning panel OKs plans for two cell towers | Local News Stories
Two newly approved cell towers will soon enhance cell phone service to Lake Havasu residents and emergency responders. At Wednesday's planning and zoning meeting, the applicant, Young Design, requested two key conditional use permits to build the tower. Plans for the first tower, located at 1867 Walnut Dr. near the Mulberry wastewater treatment plant, were […]
Grant to combat contraband cell phones in prisons, jails
Governor Kay Ivey announced that the Alabama Department of Corrections has been awarded a $149,658 grant for a program to combat the proliferation of contraband cell phones in jails and prisons. “Cellphones pose many safety concerns in correctional facilities and are often used to incite violence and enable criminal activity,” Ivey said. “Reducing that use […]
Neighbors resist proposed 100-foot cell tower near State Route 95, SARA Park | Local News Stories
Residents on the south side of Lake Havasu City are expressing concern after learning of plans to build a 105-foot communications tower on the south side of the city, not far from SARA Park. Scott Dwitz, who lives in the area, said he has spoken with about 30 neighbors who oppose the project since learning […]
