Track Star Marion Jones Goes to Prison

The ex-track star Marion Jones has began her six month prison sentence on Friday. She was convicted of lying to investigators about using performance-enhancing drugs and her part in a check-fraud scam. She turned herself in before noon on Friday at the Federal Medical Center Carswell, which is on the Naval Air Station. She had until Tuesday to turn herself in. The prison that she is in specializes in medical and mental health services, but it also has inmates who don’t need any care.

Elementary School Bans the Game of Tag

It is reported in Colorado Springs, CO that an elementary school banned the game of tag on the playground after some children complained of being harassed and chased against their will. Running games are still allowed on the playground as long as the children don’t chase each other. Only a couple of parents complained about the ban but most children and parents were okay with it.