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PCB POLICE VIDEO DRAWS SCRUTINY LOCAL&STATE | A3 PANAMA CITY SPORTS | B1 SEIFFERT SAVORING ‘EMOTIONAL’ MOMENT Tuesday, August 13, 2019 www.newsherald.com @The_News_Herald facebook.com/panamacitynewsherald 75¢ Spirits, hopes high as schools reopen Acting Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Ken Cuccinelli speaks during a briefi ng at the White House, on Monday in Washington. [EVAN VUCCI/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] New rules to deny green cards to many immigrants By Colleen Long been working to put in and Jill Colvin place, despite legal push- The Associated Press back. While most attention has focused on President WASHINGTON — The Donald Trump’s efforts Trump administration to crack down on illegal announced Monday it is immigration, including Parents and students walk past the Mosley High School band on the fi rst day of school at Southport moving forward with one recent raids in Mississippi Elementary on Monday. [PHOTOS BY PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD] of its most aggressive steps and the continued sepa- yet to restrict legal immi- ration of migrant parents gration: Denying green from their children, the Students, educators cards to many migrants new rules target people refl ect on fi rst day back who use Medicaid, food who entered the United stamps, housing vouchers States legally and are seek- By Collin Breaux or other forms of public ing permanent status. [email protected] assistance. Trump is trying to move @PCNHCollinB Federal law already the U.S. toward a system requires those seeking to that focuses on immi- BAY COUNTY — After a become permanent resi- grants’ skills instead of summer break spent going dents or gain legal status emphasizing the reunifi- to Big Kahuna’s Water & to prove they will not be cation of families. Adventure Park and Just a burden to the U.S. — a Under the new rules, Jump Trampoline Park, Lucas “public charge,” in gov- U.S. Citizenship and Austin headed back to school ernment speak —but the Immigration Services will at Southport Elementary. new rules detail a broader now weigh whether appli- Monday was the first day range of programs that cants have received public of the 2019-20 school year could disqualify them. assistance along with other for Bay District Schools, It’s part of a dramatic factors such as educa- 10 months after Hurricane overhaul of the nation’s tion, income and health Michael tore through the immigration system that area. Lucas said he was ready the administration has See RULES, A7 to see friends again and jump Erika While holds her daughter, slightly nervous 6-year-old Tessa, back into schoolwork. before the start of the fi rst day of school on Monday at Southport “Yep,” Lucas, who is in Elementary. third grade, said when asked LOCAL | A3 if he was excited. Adults cheered and waved ‘JUNE GRASS’: American flags as students stepped off the school bus. UNWELCOME Mosley High School band VISITOR HITS members and football players also were on campus to play BAY BEACHES festive music and welcome back the younger children. In Panama City Beach, Arnold High School Princi- pal Britt Smith said the first day went really smooth and AG: ‘Irregularities’ found faculty and students were satisfied overall with how at jail where Epstein died classes went. “There’s been a lot of first- day excitement,” Smith said. By Jim Mustian, “The kids have been happy. Michael R. Sisak and They’ve been positive with Michael Balsamo it.” The Associated Press Superintendent Bill Hus- felt spoke to local media in NEW YORK — Attorney Panama City at Bay High General William Barr said School, which was busy as Monday that there were In this July 30, 2008, photo, teenagers walked the halls “serious irregularities” at Jeffrey Epstein appears in and settled back into the the federal jail where Jef- court in West Palm Beach, school year routine. frey Epstein took his own Fla. [ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE] “The first day of school is life as he awaited trial on always fun,” Husfelt said. charges he sexually abused morning in his cell at the Husfelt said he is prepared underage girls. chronically short-staffed The 66-year-old finan- See SCHOOLS, A7 Melanie Stevens hugs the Southport Elementary School mascot. cier was found Saturday See JAIL, A7 TODAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Panama City News Herald Business ........................A9 Obituaries...................... A5 Want to subscribe? Diversions..................... B6 Sports ........................B1-4 T-shower T-storms A t-storm Call 850-747-5050 Local & State.............. A3-6 Viewpoints .....................A8 90° / 78° 88° / 76° 86° / 75° * ** A2 Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | The News Herald GO AND DO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY TODAY IN HISTORY TUESDAY, AUG. 13 PICTURE PERFECT The Associated Press GULF JAZZ SOCIETY - JAZZ IN THE JARRETT MODE: We want your photos: Today is Tuesday, Aug. 6:30 p.m. at Alice’s on Post your photos 13, the 225th day of 2019. Bayview, 1000 Bayview to the News Herald There are 140 days left in Ave., Panama City. The Facebook page with the year. Camara Kambon Piano your name, city Trio consists of Camara of residence and Today’s Highlight Kambon (piano), Steve information about the in History: Gilmore (bass), and photo. You can email Charles Pagano (drums), photos to yourpix@ On August 13, 1961, East performing the work pcnh.com. Germany sealed off the of Keith Jarrett, one of border between Berlin’s the most infl uential jazz Connor Dycus of eastern and western sec- pianists to emerge after Gray, Tennessee, tors before building a wall Thelonious Monk. For emailed this photo that would divide the city reservations, call Amy and wrote, “You are for the next 28 years. or Larry at 850-784-2106. missing out if you Seating is limited. Pay at are not attending On this date: the door. Admission: $10 the free summer for GJS members, $12 for concerts series In 1846, the American fl ag others. at Aaron Bessant was raised in Los Angeles SIDEWALK STARGAZ- Park on Thursday for the fi rst time. ING - MOONGAZING: 8 night 7-9 p.m. This In 1860, legendary sharp- p.m. at the Bay County photo is of my shooter Annie Oakley was Public Library, 898 W. 11th girlfriend Alexia and born in Darke County, Ohio. St., Panama City. Bring I having a ball. Great In 1910, Florence Night- binoculars or a personal atmosphere, food, ingale, the founder of telescope if you can. entertainment and modern nursing, died in Details at NWRLS.com a whole lot of fun.” London at age 90. [CONNOR DYCUS] In 1932, Adolf Hitler WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14 rejected the post of vice BAY COUNTY HALF-CENT chancellor of Germany, SALES SURTAX CITIZEN’S TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS saying he was prepared OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE to hold out “for all or MEETING: 2 p.m. in the Joycelyn Elders is 86. Actor Kevin Mazar is 55. Actress Quinn Cum- nothing.” Commission Chambers of Tighe is 75. Former Federal Reserve mings is 52. Actress Seana Kofoed is In 1960, the fi rst two-way the Bay County Govern- Chair Janet Yellen is 73. Opera singer 49. Country singer Andy Griggs is 46. telephone conversation by ment Center, 840 W. 11th Kathleen Battle is 71. High wire Actor Gregory Fitoussi is 43. Country satellite took place with St. Panama City, FL. The aerialist Philippe Petit is 70. Hockey musician Mike Melancon (Emerson the help of Echo 1. The public is invited to attend. Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke is 70. Drive) is 41. Actress Kathryn Fiore Central African Republic OPEN MIC: 6-8 p.m. EDT at Golf Hall of Famer Betsy King is 64. is 40. Former White House press became totally indepen- Bowery Station, 17 Avenue Jael Herring Shealy Deaton Movie director Paul Greengrass is secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders dent of French rule. F, Suite C, Apalachicola. 64. Actor Danny Bonaduce is 60. TV is 37. Actor Sebastian Stan is 37. In 1989, searchers in Ethio- All levels of talent are Jael Elaine Herring of Lynn Haven is weatherman Sam Champion is 58. Actor Eme Ikwuakor is 35. Pop-rock pia found the wreckage of welcome. Details at Bow- 11. Shealy Deaton of Panama City Actress Dawnn Lewis is 58. Actor singer James Morrison is 35. Actress a plane which had disap- eryStation.us is 23. Former U.S. Surgeon General John Slattery is 57. Actress Debi Lennon Stella is 20. peared almost a week STANDUP COMEDY: 8 p.m. earlier while carrying Rep. at The Village Door Music Mickey Leland, D-Texas, Hall, Miramar Beach. Fea- and 14 other people — turing Michael Palascak there were no survivors. and Connor Larson; $10 In 1995, baseball Hall of admission. Famer Mickey Mantle died at a Dallas hospital of rap- THURSDAY, AUG. 15 idly spreading liver cancer; ‘WOODSTOCK 50’: at Gal- he was 63. lery 721, 445 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Enjoy 1960s art and artifacts and sup- YOUNG ARTIST port ReTree Panama City. Exhibit to run through Sept. 7, featuring the Larry T. 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