Danny Fox
I was born and raised in Phenix City, Alabama. Yes the spelling is correct; they just spell it wrong in Arizona. Phenix City is right across the Chattahoochee River from Columbus, Georgia.
Several states, including Louisiana want to secede from the country. Nearly 2 dozen states have started petitions to withdraw from the United States of America.
Turkey-stuffed Shreveport and Bossier City residents who want to get a head-start on holiday shopping this year should get that important post-Thanksgiving meal nap in as early as possible. This year's Black Friday shopping extravaganza falls on November 23, but several major retailers will open their doors extremely early -- at midnight or even on Thanksgiving Day.
Here are the times some stores will open their doors and begin their Black Friday deals.
Colorado and Washington passed referendums legalizing marijuana for recreational use. They will become the first states in the country to legalize weed.
The initiatives would allow marijuana to be cultivated and for special stores to sell up to an ounce to individuals 21 and older.
Jurors return to the Caddo district courtroom today to begin the punishment phase of the murder trial of 26-year-old Christopher Cope.
Cope was found guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Shreveport Police Sergeant Tim Prunty two years ago.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Defense lawyers will be trying to get a life sentence.