Commission Gives Judge Mathis His Own Street
This month, Judge Greg Mathis launched his 11th season in syndication while also being honored with a street in his name -- Mathis Avenue -- by the Detroit Housing Commission.

Rice Joins Hometown Golf Clubs
In an effort to connect with residents of her home state, Condoleezza Rice has joined two golf clubs in Birmingham, Ala. [AP]


Adopted Brother Turns Himself in for Murder, Rape
Royce Anthony Mitchell, the alleged murderer of 15-year-old Tiffany Wright, has turned himself in. Mitchell, who shot and killed his pregnant half sister on Monday, also admitted raping her. [Charlotte Observer]

Man Impersonates Officer, Pulls Over La. Mayor
When Daniel Niederhelman realized he had pulled over Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover, he drove off. Glover was later apprehended for the unauthorized use of flashing red lights. [Nola.com]

Maryland Secretary Becomes King In Ghana
Peggielene Bartels, 55, is a secretary in America and a king in Ghana. After the king of Otuam died seven months ago, Bartels was chosen to succeed him. She now will "resolve disputes, appoint elders and manage more than 1,000 acres of family-owned land" in her new position. [Washington Post]

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