LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories as we get over Hump Day:
• OUT: Gay dating app Grindr Grindr says it supports an age-verification bill recently introduced to Congress.
• LGBTQ Nation: 25-year-old Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the July 2022 murder of gay University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. Prosecutors said Herrington murdered Lee to hide their sexual relationship. Continue reading “Grindr Announces Support For Age-Verification Bill + More”
Some news items from the day: • OUT: Netflix has officially announced that the hit series Heartstopper — starring Kit Connor as Nick Nelson and Joe Locke as Charlie Spring — will not return for a fourth season but will conclude with a feature film. Continue reading “Netflix Announces ‘Heartstopper’ Movie + More News”
The owners of a Mississippi cafe really stepped in it when they posted video advertising free food for “real” couples but not “trans, lesbian, or gays.” Continue reading “Mississippi Cafe Offers Free Food To ‘Straight Couples Only’”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The state of Mississippi has elected Fabian Nelson (above) as its first out gay lawmaker. Continue reading “Mississippi Elects 1st Out Gay Lawmaker + More News”
(image via Depositphotos)
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Gregory Case, Brandon Case (mug shots via Lincoln County Sheriff)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: A Michigan bodybuilder named Logan Barnhart (above) has been charged in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riots on several counts including assaulting a police officer. He was eventually tracked down thanks to his thirst pics on Instagram. Continue reading “News Round-Up: August 18, 2021”
A Mississippi man who chose not to get vaccinated against the coronavirus had to have his leg amputated after he developed complications due to COVID-19. Continue reading “MS Man Skipped Vaccination, Got COVID, Lost His Leg Due To Complications”
CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports from a Mississippi hospital where the number of COVID-19 patients has soared from 2 the first week of May to 59 today. In interviews, several of the patients share their regret over skipping the vaccines. Continue reading “CBS News: Mississippi COVID Patients Express Regret Over Skipping Vaccines”