SUMMARY: A Memphis father is pleading for help after his 17-year-old son, Jamon Washington, was shot six times in the back by his cousin in February, leaving him paralyzed with incomplete quadriplegia. Jamon has been at Regional One Medical Center for over three months, undergoing multiple surgeries and facing complications. Once a high school senior about to graduate and pursuing real estate, Jamon now cannot speak or feed himself and has minimal motor function. His father, James Washington, moved from Florida to care for him and is struggling financially. A GoFundMe has been created to assist with mounting medical bills.

James Washington said his son, Jameion, should be preparing for his high school graduation next week. Instead, he’s in a hospital bed, paralyzed after being shot six times time by his step-cousin, according to the father. The 17-year-old has had multiple surgeries and setbacks, and James Washington said the bills have been piling up.

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SUMMARY: Rhiannon Giddens is leading a movement to reclaim the Black roots of folk and country music. Through her Biscuits & Banjos festival in Durham, North Carolina, Giddens brings together Black scholars and musicians to honor and revive Black banjo playing. The festival, designed as a grassroots celebration, aims to create spaces for Black artists to share their work outside the traditional music industry, focusing on community and cultural preservation. Giddens reflects on her role in this movement, alongside peers like Kaia Kater and Brandi Waller-Pace, celebrating the history and influence of Black musicians in the genre.

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SUMMARY: Homeowners in the county affected by Hurricane Helene must now raise their homes more than six feet to rebuild, posing a financial and emotional challenge, especially for elderly, disabled veterans, and retirees. Edward Gossman, a 70-year-old veteran, faced delays and tough choices between elevating his home or moving uphill, with costly mortgage implications. Damage assessments, which determine if a home must be lifted, were inconsistent and delayed, causing confusion. County assessor Macy Reed acknowledged training gaps but defended the damage evaluations. Homeowners report poor communication and lack of assistance. Officials urge residents to appeal and provide rebuilding guidance on the county website.

Many homeowners, including disabled veterans and retirees, are being told they have to raise their homes several feet off the ground.

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