SUMMARY: The tragic death of Ollie, a 9-month-old labradoodle at a Massachusetts pet care facility, spurred the enactment of “Ollie’s Law” in October 2023. This law tightens pet care regulations, requiring timely reporting of injuries and deaths, mandated supervision, and specific housing conditions for pets. While Massachusetts moves forward with these safety measures, similar legislative efforts face challenges in states like Kansas and Washington due to concerns about operational costs for small businesses. Amy Baxter, Ollie’s owner, emphasized the law’s importance for transparency and safety, stating, “There should never be just one employee at a facility.”

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SUMMARY: A dense fog advisory takes effect at midnight, with live cameras displaying minimal fog currently. However, visibility is expected to deteriorate overnight, potentially dropping to near zero by 6 AM. The fog is predicted to persist until late morning, gradually clearing to partly sunny skies by the afternoon. Temperatures will be warm and muggy in the upper 50s, later reaching the 60s. A cold front is expected later in the evening, bringing cooler temperatures for Thursday, with a chance of early morning showers. The weekend forecast indicates further cooling, with highs only reaching the upper 50s to low 60s.

Dense fog early Wednesday, colder air this weekend

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SUMMARY: Elijah Jyquarius Nehemiah Williams, a 23-year-old from Amite, was found guilty of second-degree murder, aggravated burglary, and three counts of theft of a firearm related to a fatal shooting in Franklinton in August 2021. The jury reached its verdict after 50 minutes of deliberation. Kenneth Barker, 27, was discovered with eight gunshot wounds at the shooting scene. Investigators linked firearms found in a truck associated with Williams to the murder. His sentencing is scheduled for January 15, 2025, with second-degree murder carrying a mandatory sentence of life in prison.

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