This week we are half way to our top news story for 2019!
Coming in at number six, a sports feature that was shared over 1,000 times on social media! “Mansfield Football Has A New ‘Top Tiger,'” was published back in July.
After a unanimous vote by the Mansfield School Board, Assistant Football Coach Tim Cothran was promoted to the head coaching position for the Tigers. The move came as former coach, Craig Bentley, accepted a head coaching position with Mena, Bentley’s hometown.
And, at number five, a top news story highlighting proposed gun-free zone legislation.
House bill 1694, introduced on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, was submitted by District 18 Representative Richard Womack and District 6 Senator Gary Don Stubblefield. Proponents of the bill maintain that eliminating gun-free zones will provide a safer environment for the public by allowing citizens the right to carry a weapon to defend themselves in public places.
Statistics show that 97.8 percent of mass shootings occur in gun-free zones. Those who fought for the bill claim that gun-free zones are illusionary, noting that criminals have no regard for the law. Furthermore, that the effect of gun free zones is making law abiding citizens needless targets.
Up next, we are two places closer to finding out the top story for the year!
