Assignment 5- Hometown Feature News

                Camden Arkansas will be having its 51^st Annual barn Sale on September 28^th.  The Camden Arkansas Barn Sale has become one of the most well attractions in the small city. The Camden Barn Sale has grown to be a major tourist attraction overall. Thousands of people from all over the region are known to attend the event every year and thoroughly enjoys its entertainment and activities. The Camden Arkansas barn Sale originally started off as a flea market according to its event history, but over the 51 years it has grown into the largest Arts and Crafts Show of South Arkansas. Even though the event promotes Arts and Crafts for the most part, business owners are welcomed to have a booth and promote their businesses.

               There are over 130 booths that are present every year at the Camden Arkansas Barn Sale. The Barn sale is known for its hand crafted gifts that can be purchased such as customized cups, plates, forks, wooden silverware, and etc. Floral arrangements, handmade clothing, jewelry, stained glass, and toys are always available to purchase at the barn sale.

                
The site where the barn sale is historically a plantation site as well as a site that has oak trees that are look at as a significance. The landscape site is known to give visitors and shoppers a beautiful view as fall is on its way. According to some residents of Camden Arkansas, the barn sale isn’t often supported by people of color due to its biased history. Historical facts state that people of color were not allowed to attend and shop at the Barn Sale back in the day, as well as the Daffodil Festival which is held in march. 

Regardless of the disturbing historical facts about the barn Sale being biased in the past, many other visitors and residents have stated that business owners and vendors are very polite and welcoming to its guest. The Camden Barn Sale brings in multitudes of people that are from and considered to be outsiders of the community of Camden Arkansas.

                
Not only does the Barn Sale feature great as well as amazing arts and crafts, but entertainment from talented local artist are also a part of the event. LB Crew who is originally from Eldorado Arkansas and who was a runner up on the hit TV show “The Voice” has been rumored to be present on Saturday. The barn sale will begin at 9:30am and end at 4:30pm. Anyone who is free to attend on Saturday is encouraged and welcomed to shop and find their hearts desires at the local event on Saturday

 

Assignment 4- Hometown Hard News

The Camden Police Department reported 20 year-old Alyssa Cannon and her four-year old son, Braydon Ray Ponder dead on Tuesday, June 25^th around 12:45pm at her home in Camden Arkansas. The family of the two victims had filed a missing person’s report, later in the same day bodies were found dead. Cannon’s family had expressed how they hadn’t seen or heard from Cannon and her son for two days, which was unlikely. According to the CPD Alyssa and the possible offender had dated and then she had later filed an order of protection against him desiring to end any form of contact with him. The order of protection stated that he was abusing her and threatening to kill her and was filed in October, 2017. Jory Worthen is believed to be suspect of  killing Cannon and her four year old son. 

Like other residents of Camden Arkansas, Worthen was employed at Aerojet Rocketdyne and according to some of his fellow employees Worthen has always seemed to have a short temper, and Cannon's family stated that he possibly had an mental health issue based off of his actions while he was in a relationship with Cannon. The Camden Police Department is still in search for Worthen months after the murder of Alyssa and Braydon. Police, investigators, and the family of Cannon and Braydon believe that the two were both in the custody of Worthen before the murder happened. According to Alyssa's Facebook page she was an employee at Sam's Southern Eatery, and was engaged to Worthen for about a year. According to past police reports and the order of protection that was filed in October 2017, Cannon expressed that Worthen was very possessive and abusive. She said that he would not allow her to listen to certain music or watch certain television shows as well as speak to certain family members.

"He was always controlling where I went, what I did, what I wore, who I talked to, and controlled my money that I worked for. He always called me names. I'm scared to be by myself, scared to be out in public, when people walk behind me. Scared to be around any other man,"....The protection order that Cannon had filed was ruled in her favor in November 2017, and was set for ten years. Two days after the murder it was discovered that Montez Woods had knowledge about the homicide and was arrested in Chidester, Arkansas on July 24th, 2019. Woods helped conceal the murder days after it happened assisting his friend (Worthen) with help to get away. Woods is currently arrested at Ouachita County Sheriff's Office on a $100,000 cash bond. 



Camden Police Department says that Worthen is still on the run, and is believed to be in a White Honda Cord with Arkansas license plates. The Women Crisis Center of South Arkansas which is located in Camden Arkansas are more inspired by this story to help women who are suffering from Domestic Violence to help prevent murder cases like this one from happening. Authorities ask if the 
U.S. Marshals believe that there is someone that is helping Worthen while he is on a very intense and unsafe run from authorities. Randy Cone who is the supervisory deputy for the Western Arkansas Fugitive Task Force has called the crime that Worthen committed "Heinous". Even though Worthen didn't have an extensive criminal history he still had issues staying out of some type of trouble according to Officer Moore of the Camden Police Department. Officer Moore said the Camden Police Department has been overloaded with phone calls from other counties and states relating to the crime. 


Cannon's funeral services was held at Victory Church of Camden Arkansas on July the 2nd. Her family and several local stores are still raising money to pay off her funeral expenses. While Worthen is still on the run the U.S. Marshal has issued a $5,000 reward for his arrest. Authorities are constantly reminding local communities that he should be considered as harmful and dangerous. The U.S. press release describes Jory Worthen to have brown hair and eyes, to be six feet tall, and to have very noticeable tattoos on his body. 

On August 8th it was reported that Worthen was last seen in the west-coast, so it is evident that he is still alive and hasn't tried to hurt himself or anyone else thus far. So far, it doesn't appear that Worthen is receiving help from a family member and network of his support is still unknown.The Camden Police Department asks that if he is spotted in their area to please contact their local law enforcement immediately. Authorities are urging the public to please provide any additional information if they have any. This murder and situation has known to be very heart breaking for both sides of family, but it doesn't justify the actions of the offender. Jory Worthen's whereabouts are asked to be reported immediately when discovered, and prayers are asked to be continued for Alyssa's and Braydon's family who are suffering a hard loss without justice at this time. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4P8KXR5WJs
https://katv.com/news/local/camden-mother-4-year-old-son-found-slain
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/crime/arrest-made-in-camden-double-homicide-case-search-continues-for-jory-worthen/91-3ddae943-4b91-4ffd-b54f-fe4f520d8527

https://www.proctorfuneralhome.com/obituary/alyssa-cannon

Assignment 3- News Leads With Story Links

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/indonesia-raises-minimum-age-for-brides-to-end-child-marriage-11914066

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/17/crystal-mason-five-year-illegal-voting-provisional-ballot/

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/12/business/dealbook/gun-background-checks-business.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimes

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/09/13/this-igloo-themed-hotel-is-set-open-north-pole-per-person/

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/u-s-has-intel-osama-bin-laden-s-son-heir-n1037236

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/12/us/r-kelly-court-no-show-bench-warrant-trnd/index.html

https://apnews.com/c25a1aa4f10f4ab7b495123a7ebb6a2d?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=AP_Sports&utm_campaign=SocialFlow

https://news.virginia.edu/content/tony-bennett-declined-raise-then-he-and-his-wife-pledged-500k-career-program?amp&__twitter_impression=true

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/17/us/kfc-donut-chicken-sandwich-trnd/index.html?utm_source=twCNN&utm_term=link&utm_content=2019-09-18T08%3A38%3A32&utm_medium=social

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/12/business/popeyes-chicken-sandwiches-buns-trnd/index.html

Assignment 2- Breaking News

District Attorney of Allegheny County, Stephen A. Zappala confirmed that his office will investigate the allegations made against NFL wide receiver, Antonio Brown. Brown’s former personal trainer, Britney Taylor, accused Brown of sexual assault and rape. According the news reporters, the pair met at bible study.  Reporters say that Taylor met Brown at a Fellowship for Christian Athletes at Central Michigan University back in 2010. Taylor was partnered with Brown at the fellowship as bible study partners and then reconnected in 2017 through Facebook.

    During their fellowship days in college they would pray and have bible study during training sessions. Taylor has admitted several incidents between her and Brown over the course of their professional relationship leading to the actual rape. Taylor’s first incident with Brown was when he allegedly burst in on her while she was changing her clothes and started to kiss her uncontrollably without her consent. Taylor claimed that her second incident with Brown left her mentally unstable, confused, and for the most part embarrassed. During their second incident, Brown had masturbated behind Taylor and then ejaculated on her back, according to the source. 

After reconciling after the second incident they continued their relationship. Shortly after rekindling their professional relationship, Brown had allegedly pinned Taylor down and raped her. Brown reportedly stated the words “You know you want this.” To Taylor as he began to rape her. Brown admitted to him and Taylor having consensual sex during their relationship, as well as denying all allegations made against him through his attorney. The Allegheny County District Attorney’s office stated that they were not contacted about the forced kissed incident in 2017, which took place in their area. 

Fans are disappointed to hear about the allegations of rape regarding to Brown’s brand and name. Today Brady was asked if he had any comments about the allegations and he stated that “Things that don’t involve me, don’t involve me.” was Brady’s response. Hollywood Unlocked shared a video showing Brown and Taylor together via tweet saying, “AB’s accuser looked awfully comfy with him a few months ago.”.  Blogs and reporters have mentioned how Brown feels as if Taylor is after his money. Taylor is planning and willing to meet the NFL sometime next week, and according to a source “It is too soon speculate..” due to Taylor getting married this week.

Even though Antonio Brown has become one of the most prominent members and wide receivers of the NFL, the rape allegations are compared to the same amount of backlash Colin Kaepernick received back in 2016 when he kneeled rather than standing for the national anthem at a preseason game. African American fans feel as if African American NFL players careers and reputations are purposely being destroyed. The lawsuit has caught the patriots by surprise. The team will have to decide on whether to proceed with Brown’s contract or not. Taylor expressed how it was difficult for her to speak out as a rape victim of a professional ball player. Inappropriate messages from Brown to Taylor is evidence toward the lawsuit. Hopefully the case and reports aren’t mishandled or misguided like many other allegations toward professional ball players in the past.

https://www.twitter.com/search/antonio+brown+news

https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/antonio-brown-sexual-assault-lawsuit-nfl-exempt-list

Assignment 1- Defining News

    The accurate definition of News would be Information about recent events or happenings, especially as reported by means of newspapers, websites, radio, television, and other forms of media, but when you sit down and read a Newspaper, do you ever think why it’s called a Newspaper? Have you ever just really thought about the sole purpose of public information, national information, and international information news? Defining news is more of a rhetorical perspective. What does news actually do for society? How does it make us feel? How does it help us keep up with the daily life of the world?

            
     When I think of or when I evaluate the concept of News I believe it to be a source that is needed in every single part of the world. I think what defines News the most is how consistent it is or can be with new information. News is important to society for a multiple amount of reasons solely on the fact that public events take place on a daily basis. News can be included in different forms of technology such as mobile apps and social media, which helps increase the needed sources for society when it comes to receiving news or well needed information. Mobile News Apps and Social Media News Pages are proven to be very convenient to keep tabs on important news.

            Though there are four different types of ways to define news, the world may come up with more definitions of their own based of personal experience, television, and different case scenarios. It is important to distinguish the various types of news because the term news is very broad. The major five characteristics of news help define the concept of news for journalists, reporters, and media analyst. Accuracy, balance, objectivity, concise and clear, and current are the five concepts of news. The accuracy of news means correctness. Balance of news has more to do with specific facts and a steady story. Objectivity, and or objectives of news are based off of factual reports. Objectivity is one of the main important characteristics of news because it is one of the most important principles of journalism. Concise and clear news must be followed accordingly and effectively as well as current news.

         
      Defining news takes us to detailed aspects, information, and definitions.  Different characteristics, different definitions, same purpose, same goal. The purpose and goal of news whether the concept is alike or different remains the same. The purpose and goal of news is to inform individuals in society, as well as advise people in local communities about events that will happen or take place. News is for entertainment purposes as well, but the sole purpose is to update locally, globally, because knowing what is taking place in different areas helps other form perspectives from people in different areas.

            Identifying what news really is can take some time, but I do believe that when defining news there is no right or wrong objective and definition. As I stated asking “What is news?”, or defining news is rhetorical for the most part. The definition of news can be changed or enhanced from my perspective. Defining news can only add another definition to the dictionary.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news
https://www.masscommunicationtalk.com/definition-of-news.html
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-definition-of-news