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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — In a recent session, Carter County officials passed a budget that excludes financial support for the Elizabethton Senior Center and various community organizations. However, Mayor Patty Woodby suggested there is potential for this funding to be reinstated soon.
The decision came after Monday’s meeting, where the budget was approved with a significant majority in a 16–2 vote.
Supporters of the senior center funding shared heartfelt testimonies, highlighting how the center became a vital resource after Hurricane Helene devastated their homes.
Mayor Woodby explained that the county’s ongoing recovery efforts from the hurricane have forced officials to confront difficult financial choices.
“Raising taxes on our citizens is not an option right now,” Woodby remarked. “Unfortunately, this resulted in the difficult decision to reduce funding for some agencies.”
Senior Center Executive Director Brittany Shell expressed her disappointment with the decision.
“Over the last month, I have felt a significant amount of frustration, heartbreak, anger, disappointment, not because of the budget line, but because I believe Carter County can do better than this,” Shell said.
Woodby said the affected organizations may come back and make their funding requests again in a couple of months for reconsideration.
“So I feel confident that our Budget Committee and our county commission will approve those requests at that time,” she said.
Woodby said she would advocate for those organizations.
“I would be remiss if I didn’t advocate also for those outside agencies that are cut. They provide tremendous services to our community,” Woodby said.
(NewsNation) — Stargazers across the Northern Hemisphere are in for a celestial treat as the Strawberry Moon graces the sky this Monday, June 29. This year’s spectacle is set to trace an unusually low trajectory, offering a unique viewing experience.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the moon will reach its fullest and brightest point at 7:56 p.m. ET. Unlike the full moons of winter that shine high above, this summer moon will dance along the southern horizon. Rising from the southeast, it will stay low in the sky throughout the night before setting in the southwest.
The reason for the moon hanging so low is due to its tilted orbit. We’re still experiencing the effects of a “major lunar standstill” that peaked in 2024 and 2025. The cycle repeats about every 19 years, so we won’t see it dip that low again until 2043, according to Live Science.
No, the Strawberry Moon won’t be red or pink
Despite its name, June’s Strawberry full moons aren’t called that due to their color or appearance. Native American Algonquian tribes, along with the Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota peoples, used the name to mark the time when wild strawberries would ripen, according to the Almanac.
Because the moon will be so low and best viewed right at dusk, it could appear reddish-orange or pink in hue for a short time due to how its light passes through the atmosphere when its low in the horizon.
For the best view, Space recommends finding a clear space with an unobstructed view of the low southeast sky.
The New York Yankees seem to have lost their knack for key aspects of the game: hitting, pitching, and fielding.
These are essentially the bread and butter of baseball, and their absence is leaving fans disappointed and yearning for better days. On a slightly brighter note, the team competes in the American League, which, some might say, is not particularly strong at the moment.
In a league where only a handful of teams manage to keep their win-loss record above .500 consistently, the Yankees’ issues are somewhat masked. While this has seen their slide from the top of the AL East standings, they’re not yet in immediate peril overall. Nevertheless, the struggles faced by rival teams can only obscure their problems to a certain extent. The Yankees are not just facing losses—having dropped five in a row and nine out of their last 12—they’re doing it with noticeable flaws in every department.
In their 7-3 defeat against the Tigers on Monday, the scoreline doesn’t quite capture the extent of their woes, which were compounded by injuries. A notable mishap involved Jasson Domínguez, whose defensive skills leave much room for improvement. During an attempt to catch a pop-up in the fourth inning, Domínguez collided with Jazz Chisholm Jr., hitting him in the jaw with an elbow. Domínguez claimed he had called for the ball, but Chisholm, who was moving back from the infield, apparently didn’t hear him. As a result, Chisholm had to leave the game and is undergoing concussion protocol.
Bill Hemmer of Fox News sheds light on an Associated Press investigation that uncovers a growing fentanyl crisis in New Mexico. The report alleges that the DEA permitted over a million fentanyl pills to infiltrate communities from 2023 to 2025. Tristan Leavitt, a lawyer representing DEA whistleblowers, asserts that agents witnessed the distribution of this lethal drug. Medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel also points to a significant 21% increase in overdose fatalities in the state.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico is calling for financial reparations from the federal government. She accuses the DEA of facilitating the influx of millions of fentanyl pills into the state during an undercover sting operation, without alerting local or state authorities.
Expressing her outrage, Lujan Grisham described the covert operation as “the most derelict, despicable act in my long career.” She highlighted that the repercussions have compelled New Mexico to invest over $1.5 billion in law enforcement, mental health services, addiction treatment, and other essential public safety measures to combat the surge in overdose deaths and rampant addiction.
During a news conference on Monday, Lujan Grisham criticized the DEA for passively observing as thousands of fentanyl pills were distributed without making arrests, gathering evidence, or notifying any officials. “Someone must account for the damage inflicted on this state,” she stated, emphasizing the enduring public safety risks New Mexico will face for years to come.
The governor is seeking reimbursement from the federal government for New Mexico’s expenditures on addressing the fentanyl crisis. This includes funding for law enforcement operations, mental health support, addiction treatment programs, overdose prevention efforts, and various public safety initiatives.
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) chemist checks confiscated powder containing fentanyl at the DEA Northeast Regional Laboratory on October 8, 2019, in New York.(Don EMMERT / AFP via Getty Images)
She also called on Congress to prohibit similar DEA operations in the future, require the federal government to fully fund the costs imposed on states by such operations and hold the officials involved personally accountable.
“I’ve had to do this since 2019 three times,” Lujan Grisham said. “We’re here again, and this one, in fact, I think is the most devastating.”
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at a rally hosted by the Democratic Party of New Mexico at Ted M. Gallegos Community Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 3, 2022.(Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
The Democratic governor compared the controversy to previous federal failures she said harmed New Mexico, including the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. Forest Service’s prescribed burns that sparked the state’s largest wildfire. She noted the wildfire ultimately resulted in a multibillion-dollar federal liability settlement, arguing the DEA operation should lead to similar accountability.
Lujan Grisham said her administration repeatedly asked both the Biden and Trump administrations for more federal resources to combat New Mexico’s escalating fentanyl crisis, including additional DEA agents and coordinated enforcement efforts, but those requests went unanswered.
“Everybody behind me and the Office of the Governor have been asking both administrations… to do more about public safety in the state of New Mexico,” she said, adding that her administration held multiple meetings, sent multiple letters and requested additional resources and agents, yet “it’s been remarkably silent.”
Fentanyl pills seized in New Mexico on April 28, 2025, as the agency faces scrutiny over allegations it allowed other shipments to reach the streets.(DEA via AP)
Lujan Grisham also urged lawmakers to require federal agencies to notify state and local officials before conducting similar operations, restore roughly $25 million in federal behavioral health and public safety funding she said has been cut and enact legislation preventing similar DEA tactics from being used in the future.
Her remarks came days after New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a criminal investigation into allegations that the DEA knowingly allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach New Mexico communities while agents pursued larger criminal investigations.
The Associated Press previously reported that DEA agents repeatedly monitored, but did not seize, large fentanyl shipments between 2023 and 2025 while attempting to build broader criminal cases.
Torrez said the investigation will examine potential legal remedies, including criminal prosecution, civil litigation and structural reforms intended to prevent similar conduct by DEA agents in the future.
“The families who have lost children, siblings, and parents to fentanyl deserve the truth about what the federal government knew and what it failed to do,” Torrez said in a statement.
“If the DEA stood by while poison flooded our communities, that is not a bureaucratic failure,” he continued. “It is a betrayal of the people it was sworn to protect.”
Torrez said his office “will pursue every legal avenue available to hold the responsible parties accountable and make certain this never happens again.”
On Monday, Lujan Grisham echoed Torrez’s call for accountability, saying those who approved or oversaw the operation should face consequences.
“I want the people who knew this distribution was occurring without notifying anyone and allowing it to occur over and over again held accountable,” Lujan Grisham said. “My bet is many of those people are still in that DEA office.”
“I am so angry. This is an outrage,” she added. “They should be accountable for the length of time it’s going to take us to combat the scourge of addiction and fentanyl overdose deaths.”
News Media has reached out to the DEA for comment on the matter.
On Monday, President Donald Trump issued a demand for gas stations to reduce fuel prices ‘immediately,’ advocating for gasoline to be priced near $2.50 per gallon. He cautioned that failing to make these changes could lead to ‘big problems.’
In a passionate message on Truth Social, Trump criticized fuel prices, asserting that they were not aligning with the recent decrease in crude oil prices. He claimed that, despite oil prices falling to approximately $68 per barrel, retailers were still charging motorists excessively.
Trump exclaimed, ‘Gasoline Retailers must get their Prices down, IMMEDIATELY!’
He continued, ‘They’re too high considering that Oil is now at $68 a Barrel, and heading south. Retailers need to swiftly respond to this alert and do what’s right — DROP YOUR PRICE FOR OUR GREAT AMERICAN PEOPLE!’
Trump further cautioned retailers against exploiting the decrease in oil prices to their advantage at the expense of consumers.
‘There will be no gauging [sic], which is totally illegal. If Retailers don’t do this, big problems lie ahead!’ he wrote.
The president made a direct plea for retailers to ‘Start targeting around the $2.50 a Gallon number,’ before turning his attention to California’s fuel taxes.
‘And California should stop charging such heavy Taxes on their Gasoline. Soon the Tax will be higher than the Product itself, and the United States will not stand for it, nor will the People of California, who are being abused by these ridiculous Taxes, and by their own Government,’ Trump wrote.
President Donald Trump has demanded gas stations cut prices to $2.50 a gallon ‘immediately’
Trump made the demand for retailers to lower prices ‘immediately’ in a fiery Monday night post
Gas prices have been well above $5.00/gallon in many parts of the country including California
The swipe marked Trump’s latest attack on fuel prices as he increases pressure on the energy industry to pass on lower crude oil costs to drivers filling up at the pump.
Just last week, Trump revealed he had instructed the Department of Justice to investigate whether major oil companies were keeping gasoline prices artificially high despite a decline in crude prices.
At the time, the president accused the industry of ‘gouging’ motorists by failing to reduce prices quickly enough after oil markets eased.
Oil prices surged earlier this year after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks by Tehran against Israel and Gulf states hosting American military bases.
The heightened tensions rattled global energy markets and sent crude prices sharply higher, fueling concerns that Americans would once again face soaring costs at the pump.
Since then, diplomacy between Washington and Tehran and the extension of a ceasefire have helped ease fears of a broader regional conflict, allowing oil prices to retreat and providing some relief for motorists.
Trump argued those lower crude prices should now be reflected almost immediately at gas stations across the country.
Retail gasoline prices can lag because stations may still be selling fuel bought when oil was more expensive.
Gas prices appear to be coming down at these gas stations in Austin, Texas last week
Earlier this month, Trump warned oil companies that gasoline prices ‘better start going down a lot faster’ than he was seeing
This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday
Refining costs, transportation expenses, taxes and inventories all influence the final price drivers see on roadside signs.
Still, Trump’s constant intervention piles pressure on refiners, distributors and retailers as his administration tries to show consumers that lower oil prices are translating into savings.
As of Monday, the national average for a gallon of gas was $3.86 per gallon nationwide after hitting about $4.50 in recent months.
Crude oil is hovering around $70 a barrel after topping $100 on several occasions since February, when the Iran war broke out.
In response, Iran shuttered the Strait of Hormuz through which 20 percent of the world’s oil flows. The US and Iran have reached a tenuous ceasefire.
This renewed push by Trump to lower fuel prices comes as consumers continue to voice frustration over the cost of filling their tanks, with Republicans seeking to defend their narrow congressional majorities in November’s midterm elections.
While crude oil has fallen back from its recent highs, Trump has made clear he believes retailers have been too slow to pass those savings on to customers.
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Authorities from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office are currently on the lookout for a 16-year-old suspect, believed to be involved in an aggravated assault case.
The teenager, Kuwang Bentley Jr., is wanted in connection with a reported incident of aggravated assault that occurred on the 2300 block of Travis Pines Drive in Augusta on May 18, 2026.
Officials have issued a warning that Bentley is considered armed and dangerous.
At present, there are active warrants for his arrest.
An incident report details that deputies were called to a residence on Travis Pines Drive following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered approximately four bullet holes in a bedroom window and two more on the exterior of the home near the window.
RCSO said deputies located additional evidence, and the case was turned over to investigators.
Anyone that comes in contact with Bentley or has any information is asked to contact Inv. Sean Morrow at (706) 432-5281 or any on-call investigator with RCSO at (706) 821-1080 or 706-821-1020.
In Tolono, Illinois, the local park is a hub of joy and excitement for most children. However, for kids with disabilities, enjoying it can often be hindered by obstacles and barriers. The Village of Tolono is embarking on a mission to change this reality.
For some time now, the park district has aspired to transform West Side Park into a more inclusive space. While they’d hoped to secure a grant to fund this initiative, they are now reaching out to the community for financial support. Their ambition is to revamp one of the park’s three play areas, ensuring it becomes a welcoming environment for all children, regardless of their abilities.
Jessica Robins, the Park District Secretary, emphasized the community’s desire for Tolono to be recognized as inclusive. “Our goal is not just to ease access for our own residents,” said Robins, “but also to ensure that visitors from other communities—whether they’re here for ball games or other events—can enjoy a space where they feel comfortable and included.”
The community-driven fundraiser is scheduled to continue through December, with an estimated goal of raising $250,000. For those interested in contributing to this cause, donations can be made online.
Dame Jane Seymour, known for her stunning 5-foot-3-inch physique, embraces a versatile approach to fitness. However, there’s one form of exercise she deliberately excludes from her routine.
In a conversation with Fox News Digital on Sunday, the 75-year-old Emmy winner shared her perspective on yoga classes, admitting she’s had to remind herself not to compete in these group settings due to her highly competitive nature.
“I have this need to win! This competitive streak leads me to believe I can twist myself into a pretzel like others in the class—even if it’s my first attempt. But no, that’s simply not realistic,” Seymour confessed with a laugh.
Born Joyce Frankenberg, Seymour elaborated on her philosophy, saying, “If I push myself too hard, I risk ending up in a hospital. I opt to try various activities but in a manner that’s sensible for me. It’s all about listening to my body.”
Instead of yoga, the star of “Harry Wild” prefers a combination of ballet barre exercises, sit-ups, light weightlifting, hiking, Pilates, and Gyrotonics to stay fit.
As for Seymour’s diet, she sticks to Mediterranean fare, stays away from most starch and drinks very moderately (except while filming) but she never wants ‘to think I’m on a diet.’
Dame Jane Seymour has always had a ‘try anything’ attitude about maintaining her sensational 5ft 3in figure, but there’s one type of exercise she won’t add to her fitness regimen (pictured May 19)
The Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman alum grows her own organic food and has chickens at her Malibu home, but she only consumes one big meal a day around 1:30pm.
As for plastic surgery, the British grandmother-of-four admitted on Steph’s Packed Lunch in 2022 that she had her ‘breasts improved’ at age 40 as well as a ‘minor’ eyelift in the nineties.
Seymour is set to walk down the aisle for a fifth time as she just announced her engagement to doctor-musician John Zambetti after nearly three years of dating.
‘It was actually Valentine’s Day, the day before her birthday. I thought, “This is insane. I’m just gonna do it,”‘ Zambetti told People on June 12.
‘I got down on my knees, the whole thing. I had the ring hidden in the safe, pulled out the ring. I opened the box, and the ring popped out of the box, onto the bed.
‘Then I had to climb under the bed, and then I couldn’t get out, and she had to get out of the bed and pull me out of the bed.’
The former Bond Girl added: ‘And we weren’t wearing any clothes.’
‘For us, the most important thing, it’s about us and about our families,’ Seymour said of the ceremony.
The 75-year-old Emmy winner told Fox News Digital on Sunday: ‘I’ve had to actually tell myself that when I go into a group class, especially something like yoga, that I have to tell myself I am not going to win, because I’m way too A-type’ (pictured March 26)
Seymour said: ‘I want to win! Which means that I can never have done yoga, and I will decide that I could turn myself into the pretzel like that person. No. No, I cannot’ (pictured August 20)
The Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman alum added: ‘I’ll end up in the hospital or something, so my approach is to try everything, but do it the way that I know I can. So, I listen to my body’ (pictured June 11)
Seymour executive produces and stars as the titular Harriet Wild, a retired literature professor, in the six-episode fifth season of David Logan’s detective dramedy, which airs Mondays on Acorn TV
‘We’ve got a lot of very close friends and no one’s getting any younger. So I think at some point there will be some [sort of celebration or ceremony.]’
The two-time Golden Globe winner welcomed four children – daughter Katherine, 44, son Sean, nearly 40, and twin sons John & Kristopher, 30 – during her marriages to James Keach and David Flynn.
Seymour executive produces and stars as the titular Harriet Wild, a retired literature professor, in the six-episode fifth season of David Logan’s detective dramedy, which airs Mondays on Acorn TV.
The Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas star – who became a naturalized US citizen in 2005 – runs her own scarf company Jane Seymour Designs, her charity Open Hearts Foundation and she’s penning a memoir.
In Western Australia, thousands of children are taught vital beach safety and surfing techniques across 31 lifesaving clubs. These young participants, easily recognizable in their distinctive singlets and caps, have sported uniforms bearing the logo of Woodside, the nation’s leading independent oil and gas producer, since 2019.
Woodside’s sponsorship, valued at around $5 million, is part of a wider array of approximately 260 children’s programs backed by fossil fuel companies, as highlighted by a recent report.
SBS News has approached Surf Life Saving Western Australia for their comments on this sponsorship.
The findings, released on Monday by the climate communication organization Comms Declare, reveal that funding from fossil fuel companies supports a diverse spectrum of initiatives targeting children in educational institutions, museums, and sports clubs across the nation.
Collectively, six of these initiatives secured a total of $54 million in financial support.
“This report lays bare just how much effort is going into [fossil fuel companies’] buying a social licence,” independent senator David Pocock told the media on Monday.
“[It lays bare] how much effort is going into shaping what young Australians think and understand about fossil fuel companies’ contribution to a changing climate.”
Woodside pointed SBS News to its 2025 Social Contribution Report, which said its social investments raised awareness and understanding of the environment; supported early childhood development and education; and created resilient and sustainable communities.
Pocock, along with senators Penny Allman-Payne and Steph Hodgins-May, have called on the government to launch a Senate inquiry into the influence of fossil fuel companies over children’s public life.
Education materials on climate change scrutinised
The report named Santos as the biggest sponsor of children’s programs with 71 programs, as well as BHP, Woodside, Glencore, Chevron, and Shell.
While Western Australia had the highest concentration of sponsorships, with 120 programs, researchers found the programs clustered in remote areas where the mining industry had a stronger presence.
Last year, the Queensland Museum retired materials from Shell’s sponsored “Future Makers” learning program, after Comms Declare found its explanation of carbon dioxide absorption in the oceans failed to mention where excess carbon dioxide comes from.
The materials, designed for students in grades 7-10, had been downloaded 400,000 times, according to reporting by The Guardian.
“Oil and gas companies sponsoring climate education is like a tobacco company giving cancer advice,” Comms Declare co-founder Belinda Noble said in a statement.
Queensland Museum CEO, Renai Grace, told SBS News their partnership with Shell complies with all relevant legislation and government policy and is subject to ongoing review.
“We maintain full curatorial and academic independence in the development of exhibitions, research and education programs.”
A spokesperson for Shell told SBS News that their relationship with Queensland Museum is “long and valued” and that their Future Makers has helped 920 teachers access professional development and built confidence teaching STEMM subjects.
“We make no apology for helping to equip young people in local communities by supporting programs and organisations that provide opportunities for study and work and exposure to science, technology, engineering and maths.”
“Our partnerships are community-led and run independently of Shell. No community partner is obligated to promote Shell or the energy industry, and we do not review or seek to approve their educational materials.”
Calls for Senate inquiry
Speaking to the media in Parliament House on Monday, Greens senator Allman-Payne said that as a former teacher herself, it “wasn’t surprising” that teachers were reaching for whatever resources that help make their work easier.
However, “this propaganda has no place in our schools”.
Payne called on the government to act “because we need to understand the full extent to which these fossil fuel companies are getting into these schools”.
“This propaganda has no place in our schools,” Allman-Payne said.
As of 2026, public schools in the Australian Capital Territory banned the fossil fuel industry from providing sponsorships, alongside gambling and religious sponsorships.
Polling commissioned by Comms Declare in April found 87 per cent of parents or grandparents believe only the government should be responsible for funding schools.
“We have the vast majority of parents saying ‘we do not want this in our schools’,” Pocock said.
“This needs to be looked at, and this needs to end.”
A young and enthusiastic fan of the San Francisco 49ers seized a unique opportunity when she came face-to-face with Raiders’ All-Pro defensive end, Maxx Crosby.
The fan boldly asked Crosby if he could consider a trade to the 49ers, a request that left the player momentarily at a loss for words.
“Bruh, I literally made a post about you a few weeks ago,” the young fan exclaimed as she encountered Crosby at a meet-and-greet event. “I’ve got to ask on behalf of the faithful—will you please come to the 49ers?”
Crosby seemed taken aback by the unexpected question, clearly not anticipating such a direct request from a young supporter.
Responding to the fan, Crosby paused, shook his head, and laughed, saying, “I can’t. I can’t.” He appreciated her enthusiasm and added, “You never know. You’re the best, though,” recognizing her dedication.
Crosby went on to give the young fan a high-five for her efforts in recruiting him to the 49ers.
Maxx Crosby speaking at a press conference. Candice Ward-Imagn Images
This offseason, Crosby has been caught in the crossfire of trade rumors.
In March, Crosby was reportedly being traded to the Ravens, but Baltimore ended up pulling out of the deal after they claimed he “failed his physical”, forcing Crosby to return to the Raiders.
Since then, Crosby and the Raiders have been focused on mending the relationship between him and the Raiders, and have been focused on putting the trade behind him.
Even with Crosby hoping to put the trade rumors behind him, the rumors of him getting moved before the 2026 NFL Season have continued to follow.
The 49ers have been one of the most aggressive pursuers to land Crosby this offseason, as they are looking to add another star edge rusher to pair up with Nick Bosa.
In a division that features the reigning Super Bowl champions in the Seattle Seahawks and the favorites to win next year’s Super Bowl in the Los Angeles Rams, the 49ers need all the help they can get.
If they can somehow pull off a blockbuster trade that sends Crosby from Vegas to San Francisco, the 49ers would have a case to be considered Super Bowl contenders.
