Church bans children from services after convicted sex offender returns to the pulpit

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Would you feel comfortable leaving your children at home so you can attend a church where the preacher has pleaded guilty to child molestation? That is exactly what some parishioners at a church congregation in Jacksonville, FL chose to do. ...

Former Texas Southern University law students sue school over grade dispute,dismissal from law program

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Talk about putting academics into practice. This story out of Houston certainly exemplifies that concept. The Houston Chronicle is reporting that two former Texas Southern University Law School students have filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging they were wrongfully ...

Looking for sources! Are you single and looking to mingle in The Crossroads? ....Office Hours being held from noon to 1 p.m.

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Are you single and looking to mingle? Are you finding it difficult to find a good mate? Do you think you would have better finding a good man/woman somewhere outside of The Crossroads? If you answered yes to any of ...

Dallas teen who was deported to Colombia after lying about her name shares her story...Sources: Are you single and ready to mingle? I want to interview you !

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Have you been keeping up with the story of the crazy mix-up that led to a Dallas teen being deported to Colombia? If not, I’ll briefly catch you up to speed. A Dallas teenager who has been missing for two ...

Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Implement state Voter ID Law

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

The state of Texas is one step closer to implementing a voter identification law. Last week,Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Dept. of Justice seeking a federal court’s approval to implement the Texas voter identification ...

Legacies of "Soul Train" and show creator Don Cornelieus celebrated on first day of Black History Month

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Happy Black History Month!! It is that time of year to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments and strides that black Americans have made over the years. The month got off to an unfortunate start with this morning’s breaking news that ...

Looking for sources: Do you know any unmarried couples who are living together that would not mind being interviewed for a story?

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

I’m looking for some sources. Attention Crossroads Couples: February, the month of love, is right around the corner. In recognition of this, I am working on a story about cohabitation, a living arrangement in which an unmarried couple lives together ...

My Reporter Notebook: Looking for sources...Does Black History Month fuel racism?

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Hello everyone, Here’s another installment of My Reporter Notebook. Here are a few of the stories I’m working on this week: Slug: gp_Chinese New Year Summary: The Chinese New Year begins on Jan. 23. It is the longest and most ...

Florida Man Guilty of DUI Manslaughter Sues Victim

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

Are you curious about what is happening in court systems around the nation? Well, a Florida man is taking full advantage of the legal system by filing a lawsuit against a man he is accused of killing in a DUI-related ...

Club flyer promotes Martin Luther King Jr. Day party using images of King, foul language, liquor and strippers

By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets

It’s Monday, Jan. 16, 2011. To some people this just another, regular day of the year, but to millions of others, this is a day set aside to wish the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. a happy birthday and to ...