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Man Allegedly Killed by MMA Mentor During Sparring Session Remembered as ‘Gentle Giant’

Melonba, Sydney’s West – A tragic incident unfolded in Melonba, Sydney’s West, where a man was allegedly killed by his MMA mentor during what was supposed to be a sparring session. The victim, Bradley Evennett, 32, was described as a ‘gentle giant’ by friends and family. The body of Evennett was discovered by authorities on Georgina Ave in Melonba, near Mount Druitt, after he had reportedly visited his friend and mentor, Bradley Fletcher, 38, for …

Advocates for Gun Safety Call for Legislative Change in Tennessee 2024 Session

NASHVILLE, Tenn.– A new legislative action organization, formed in response to The Covenant School mass shooting, is urging the Tennessee GOP to take action on firearm safety as state lawmakers get ready to reconvene. Covenant Families for Brighter Tomorrows Action Fund (CFBTAF) was established after the tragic shooting in March 2023, which claimed the lives of three students and three staff members. Comprised of parents, survivors, and school staff, the organization is advocating for “meaningful …

Maine Lawmakers Meet for New Legislative Session Amid Calls for Stronger Gun Safety Laws

AUGUSTA, Maine – Graceful moments of silence and moving tributes marked the return of Maine lawmakers to the State House for the new legislative session, the first session since the tragic Lewiston mass shooting. Before the Senate and House convened, a strong display of support for more stringent gun safety laws took place inside the State House, with hundreds of Mainers in attendance. The Maine Gun Safety Coalition distributed over 700 orange ribbons, which symbolize …