From NFL Stardom To Street Patrol: Laveranues Coles Finds New Purpose As Jacksonville Police Officer
The move sparked mixed reactions. Some praised his commitment to service, while others worried about his safety or questioned the optics.

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The move sparked mixed reactions. Some praised his commitment to service, while others worried about his safety or questioned the optics.
21 Savage reached out to several Atlanta recording artists to say, “f**k the streets,” as he states that it’s only trauma out there.
Listed as Schedule III would put marijuana in a group with ketamine, testosterone, and codeine-laced Tylenol.
Running Back Fabien Duncan has entered the transfer portal and will be playing at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU).
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said the Trump administration communicates with lawmakers on the regular, “constantly explaining our policies and receiving real-time feedback to ensure we are most effectively implementing the agenda the American people elected President Trump to enact.”
Russell and Ciara Wilson brought holiday cheer with a $3 million donation to a New York City children’s hospital.
The family also acknowledged the outpouring of support following the announcement. They thanked Wilson’s management team and “all the fans he mentored, helped or inspired” throughout his career.
New England Patriots’ Stefon Diggs nabbed another $500,000 bonus after catching his 80th reception of the season.
“We were listening to music, watching videos, and having a few drinks,” he said. Jones now believes the visit was part of a coordinated effort to rob him.