Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma and popular singer who became known over the second half of her life for her outspoken opposition to gay rights, has died.

Jimmy Carter already had drawn months of media scrutiny as a devout Southern Baptist running for president.

Jerry Falwell and the Liberty Trustees have reached a settlement agreement the University announced Friday.

Mike Johnson does not typically mention one aspect of his work before being elected to Congress.

On Friday, Jerry Falwell Jr. announced the Falwell Family Trust is suing Liberty University over alleged unauthorized use of Dr. Jerry Falwell’s trademark, name and image.

“All men are created equal.”.

A former spokesperson for Liberty University is suing the evangelical Virginia school after being fired.

Former Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. took to Twitter on Saturday to respond to a lawsuit that’s seeking tens of millions in damages.

Liberty University is suing Jerry Falwell Jr. The school is seeking millions in damages after an acrimonious breakup with its former leader last year.

FILE - "Hustler" Magazine publisher Larry Flynt signs a copy of "The People Vs. Larry Flynt" in his downtown Cincinnati "Hustler" store on April 30, 1998. Flynt, who turned "Hustler" magazine into an adult entertainment empire while championing First Amendment rights, has died at age 78. His nephew, Jimmy Flynt Jr., told The Associated Press that Flynt died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, of heart failure at his Hollywood Hills home in Los Angeles. In an effort to drum up business, he published a newsletter that became Hustler magazine. He and his fourth wife, Althea, moved to Los Angeles and spent most of their time behind their mansion’s 5,000-pound steel door.

RICHMOND, Va. – Jerry Falwell Jr. has sued Liberty University, alleging the evangelical school founded by his late pastor father damaged his reputation in a series of public statements that followed his resignation as president and chancellor in August amid a series of scandals. This action seeks redress for the damage Liberty has caused to the reputation of Mr. Falwell and his family,” the lawsuit says. Falwell left Liberty in August after Giancarlo Granda, a younger business partner of the Falwell family, said he had a yearslong sexual relationship with Falwell's wife, Becki Falwell, and that Jerry Falwell participated in some of the liaisons as a voyeur. Although the Falwells have acknowledged that Granda and Becki Falwell had an affair, Jerry Falwell has denied any participation. In the lawsuit, Falwell claimed that Liberty “turned on” him after Granda went public with his allegations, forcing his resignation.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty University’s former president and chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., has filed a lawsuit against his former employer. The case, filed in Lynchburg Circuit Court, includes claims of defamation and breach of contract. “Other than God and my family, there is nothing in the world I love more than Liberty University,” said Falwell in a statement. “We attempted to meet several times with the Liberty University Board of Trustees Executive Committee but were unsuccessful in doing so. The University would need to read and review a lawsuit before making comment, and as of this moment we have not been served.” Scott Lamb, Liberty University spokesmanBelow is the 29-page redacted lawsuit filed Wednesday in Lynchburg Circuit Court:

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Jerry Falwell received his severance pay from Liberty University on Tuesday, according to the university. While stating that “media reports regarding the size and terms of the severance to be paid upon the employment separation of Liberty University and Mr. Falwell, Jr. are incorrect," the university did not announce how much money it paid its former president. The Washington Post previously reported that he will receive $10.5 million in severance and retirement benefits. Other than this severance, Falwell will also receive his accrued retirement benefits. Late last month, Liberty announced an investigation into Falwell’s tenure at Liberty.

RICHMOND, Va. Liberty University is opening an independent investigation into Jerry Falwell Jr.'s tenure as president, a wide-ranging inquiry that will include financial, real estate and legal matters, the evangelical school's board announced Monday. Granda said that he had a yearslong sexual relationship with Becki Falwell and that Jerry Falwell participated in some of the liaisons as a voyeur. Although the Falwells have acknowledged that Granda and Becki Falwell had an affair, Jerry Falwell has denied any participation. Jerry Falwell Sr. Some may say that all the signs were there for a long time before last week, the statement said.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A former Liberty University student told Politico that Becki Falwell climbed into bed with him and gave him oral sex one night back in 2008 while he was staying over at the Falwell’s home. According to what the student told Politico, the wife of then-university president Jerry Falwell Jr. initiated the act and he went along with it. I think that you are beautiful just like you are,” Becki Falwell wrote in a message sent in September 2008. Jerry officially resigned as Liberty University president on Tuesday and received a reported $10.5 million severance package in return. After the photo went viral, a GOP lawmaker and former Liberty University instructor called for Falwell Jr. to resign.

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 file photo, Jerry Falwell Jr., right, answers a student's question, accompanied by his wife, Becki, during a town hall meeting on the opioid crisis at a convocation at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. On Aug. 7, 2020, Falwell stepped down, at least temporarily, from his role as the president of the school. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during the Republican National Convention from the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. SCOTTISH LEADER WINNING PRAISE Nicola Sturgeons calm and sober response to the coronavirus pandemic is standing in contrast to the sometimes-chaotic approach of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. WE HAVE NO WAY TO FORCE THEM OUT Beiruts massive explosion has fueled widespread anger at Lebanons ruling elite, whose corruption and negligence many blame for the disaster. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SAGA PERSISTS The evangelical school said Jerry Falwell Jr., embroiled in a sex scandal, had offered his resignation as president but then reversed course.

(AP Photo/Steve Helber)RICHMOND, Va. Jerry Falwell Jr. said Tuesday that he has submitted his resignation as head of evangelical Liberty University. Falwell confirmed his departure in an interview with The Associated Press a day after the school said he had submitted, then rescinded his resignation. Falwell stepped down amid conflicting claims about a sexual relationship Falwells his wife had with a younger business partner. Falwell is the son of university founder the late Rev. Jerry Falwell.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – TUESDAY MORNING UPDATEHours after Liberty University released a statement saying Jerry Falwell Jr. agreed to resign then reversed course, he tells the Wall Street Journal that he is officially stepping down. In a phone call to the Wall Street Journal, Falwell said he had just sent his resignation letter to the university board late Monday night. After the photo went viral, a GOP lawmaker and former Liberty University instructor called for Falwell Jr. to resign. During Falwell’s leave of absence, Liberty Board Chairman Dr. Jerry Prevo is serving as acting president. (Liberty University)Falwell became president in 2007 after his father, Jerry Falwell Sr.‘s death that same year.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – After Liberty University affirmed the terms of President Jerry Falwell Jr.‘s indefinite, paid leave of absence, new information is coming to light about both he and his wife, Becki. Hours after Reuters published its report, Falwell resigned from his roles with Liberty University, according to the Associated Press. On Monday, Reuters published an interview with Giancarlo Granda, who told the news organization about his years-long sexual relationship with Becki Falwell, Jerry’s wife. Granda wasn’t just having sex with Becki Falwell, but was also in business with the couple. On Sunday, The Washington Examiner published a statement from Falwell saying that blackmail led to his recent erratic behavior.

FILE -This Wednesday Nov. 28, 2018 file photo shows Rev. Jerry Falwell Jr., right, and his wife, Becky during after a town hall at a convocation at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. Falwell Jr. says he is seeking help for the "emotional toll" from an affair his wife had with a man who he says later threatened his family. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

(AP Photo/Steve Helber)RICHMOND, Va. – Jerry Falwell Jr.’s future at evangelical Liberty University amid a sex scandal was uncertain Monday, after the school said he had offered his resignation but then reversed course. Falwell agreed to “resign immediately as President of Liberty University today but then instructed his attorneys to not tender the letter for immediate resignation,” according to a university news release distributed late Monday night. The news of Falwell's possible departure followed the publication of news stories about his wife’s sexual encounters with a much younger business partner. Falwell did not return a call from the AP seeking comment, but several news outlets quoted Falwell as saying that he has not agreed to leave the post permanently. Falwell has said the photo was taken in good fun at a costume party during a family vacation.

(AP Photo/Steve Helber)RICHMOND, Va. Jerry Falwell Jr. has been toppled, at least temporarily, from the presidency of evangelical Liberty University, but whether he will break permanently with the Christian institution that is synonymous with his family name is another matter. Jerry Falwell Sr. into the ministry, took over as president following his fathers death in 2007. The vision laid out by Falwells father rests in part on athletic success, which has improved under his son, who has outfitted the Liberty Flames with top-notch facilities. Adam Laats, a professor at Binghamton University in New York who studies American education, predicted that Falwell would return to Liberty not as president but in another capacity. Harkening back to a sentiment expressed by the elder Falwell, Carson observed: Its not Jerry Jr.s university.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – We now know who will be leading Liberty University for the time being. Liberty Board Chairman Dr. Jerry Prevo accepted the appointment by the Executive Committee of the Board to serve as acting president, the university announced on Monday evening. This decision comes after the university announced Friday that President Jerry Falwell Jr. would be taking an indefinite leave of absence. Prevo has served on the Liberty University Board of Trustees since 1996 and has been the Board Chairman since 2003. He has also stepped aside from his role as Chairman of the Liberty University Board of Trustees for the duration of his service as Acting President of the University.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – On Friday, Liberty University announced that Falwell would be taking an “indefinite leave of absence” as president of the university. Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. posted and deleted a photo from his Instagram account that has many people wondering what happened during his vacation. 10 News reached out to Liberty University for comment on Monday evening but has not yet received a response. It’s unclear what the deleted picture was in connection with; however, a Huffington Post article stated it appears to be in connection with a “Trailer Park Boys”-themed party. I tried to look anywhere not-alarming in this Jerry Falwell Jr. photo and I sprained my eyeballs!

It was a rare rebuke for Trump from his fellow Republicans but one that might not last. Reeves said he opposes any plan to change the election date: I dont personally think a delay in the election at this point in time is necessary." Trump cannot change the election date without the approval of Congress, and policymakers in both parties made clear they would oppose such a move. Trump's ultimate goal, however, may have less to do with the election date than undermining the results of the election if he loses. The Republican president did not deny that he was trying to cast doubt about the election results when asked directly during Thursday's press briefing.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. announced that his school has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times. The net proceeds awarded through this lawsuit will be contributed by Liberty University to nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting people and businesses recovering from the coronavirus pandemic and related economic lockdowns, according to Liberty. Jerry Falwell (@JerryFalwellJr) July 15, 2020The lawsuit is against The New York Times Company, Elizabeth Williamson and Julia Rendleman. Therefore, we are holding the New York Times accountable for their malicious and false reporting and their violation of the measures we took to protect our students. Politically-motivated attacks by the mainstream news media that defame and libel conservatives and Christians should not be allowed in the United States of America and will not be tolerated by Liberty University.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. left no doubts about his feelings towards the name of the city where his university is located. I personally support changing the name of the city of Lynchburg. Its been an embarrassment to Liberty University ever since we started, Falwell said in a news release. Falwell said he is indifferent to any new names that have been suggested for the city. An online petition to change the name started last month has been signed by more than 5,300 people.

While Trump avoids wearing a mask in public, McConnell said facial coverings are really important until a vaccine is found. 3 Republican in the House, tweeted a picture of her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, wearing a mask with the hashtag #realmenwearmasks. At the same time, Trump has been criticized by some Republicans for inconsistent leadership during the sweeping national protests against police brutality. Jerry Falwell Jr., a Trump confidant and the president of Liberty University, conceded that the president has not been clear enough about his plans. To be sure, Trumps White House has set records for turnover, but efforts to prepare for life after the administration have been taken up in earnest in some corners of the White House complex.

While Trump avoids wearing a mask in public, McConnell said facial coverings are really important until a vaccine is found. 3 Republican in the House, tweeted a picture of her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, wearing a mask with the hashtag #realmenwearmasks. At the same time, Trump has been criticized by some Republicans for inconsistent leadership during the sweeping national protests against police brutality. Jerry Falwell Jr., a Trump confidant and the president of Liberty University, conceded that the president has not been clear enough about his plans. To be sure, Trumps White House has set records for turnover, but efforts to prepare for life after the administration have been taken up in earnest in some corners of the White House complex.

FILE - In this July 21, 2016, file photo, Jerry Falwell Jr., president of Liberty University, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)RICHMOND, Va. As the nation wrestles with how to do more for racial equality, Liberty University a school whose leadership has said it doesn't have a problem is facing its own tough questions. Indeed, McLaurin and other disheartened Black alumni have limited power to force change. But Libertys reckoning over race comes as its share of on-campus Black students has declined in recent years. Internal documents obtained by AP show Black students made up 13% of Libertys resident undergraduates in 2007 and just 5% last year.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Three football players at Liberty University say they have entered the transfer portal, with two of them citing racial insensitivity by the university's leadership or similar reasons for their decisions. Kei'Trel Clark and Tayvion Land, both sophomore defensive backs, and senior linebacker Waylen Cozad all announced their intentions on Twitter. Clark and Land, who are Black, cited racial or cultural concerns with the leadership at the evangelical school. In it, he praised the coaches and players he worked with, but said his decision was bigger than football.Land specifically cited racial insensitivity displayed by leadership at Liberty. Women's basketball player Asia Todd announced about two weeks ago that racial insensitivity that did not align with my moral compass or personal convictions caused her to leave.

WASHINGTON Democrats flooded Twitter and email inboxes this week with praise for the watershed Supreme Court decision shielding gay, lesbian and transgender people from job discrimination. The Supreme Court ruled in 2015 that the Constitution ensures a right for same-sex couples to marry. Kavanaugh voted against this weeks court ruling. The Supreme Court is always a hugely important issue to conservatives, Severino said Tuesday. If the courts ruling wasnt painful enough for Republicans, the opinion was written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, Trumps first Supreme Court appointee.

LYNCHBURG, Va. A former Liberty University athlete talked with 10 News on Friday about her decision to leave the school. Asia Todd was a starter for the Liberty University womens basketball team, but on Wednesday, announced shes leaving, citing racial insensitivity within the schools leadership. Just having the courage to speak out and I pray this encourages people, said Todd. Earlier this week, Falwell apologized and deleted his tweet after a group of black alumni asked for an apology and threatened to pull financial support. We reached out to Liberty University for a statement on Todds transfer; however, per NCAA rules, Liberty officials said they cannot make specific comments about athletes.

RICHMOND, Va. RICHMOND, Va.Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. apologized Monday for a tweet that included a racist photo that appeared on Gov. Falwell, a stalwart backer of President Donald Trump and the son of the late evangelist the Rev. Organizers of last week's alumni letter responded to Falwell's apology with a note of thanks, adding that they are hopeful that healing and reconciliation can" result from it. In late May, Falwell tweeted his opposition to a mask mandate from Gov. Whether Falwell's apology quells what had become a growing tide of criticism of his leadership style and occasionally inflammatory comments remains an open question.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Liberty University President Jerry Falwell took to Twitter on Monday to apologize for a recent controversial tweet. Jerry Falwell Jr. - June 8, 2020As Falwells apology states, he has since gone back and deleted the tweet in question. Looking back, on May 27, Falwell tweeted the following:I was adamantly opposed to the mandate from @GovernorVA requiring citizens to wear face masks until I decided to design my own. If I am ordered to wear a mask, I will reluctantly comply, but only if this picture of Governor Blackface himself is on it!#VEXIT#EndLockdownNow pic.twitter.com/twu7r4rWhd Jerry Falwell (@Jerry FalwellJr) May 27, 2020That tweet also included a picture of a mask that featured the picture from Virginia Gov. Ralph Northams medical college yearbook allegedly showing him in blackface, as seen above in this article).

LYNCHBURG, Va. The voices of those demanding an apology from Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. continue to grow. Now, a petition demanding that Falwell apologize has been signed by more then 35,000 people. The petition, named Alumni Letter to Jerry Falwell Jr #LUDeservesBetter, is in correlation with a letter sent to Falwell from a group of Black Liberty University alumni. People have asked why I wont apologize for reminding people of the @vagovernor racist past in a recent tweet. Sad Jerry Falwell (@JerryFalwellJr) June 1, 2020In the aftermath of the original tweet, a Liberty University online instructor resigned, citing the tweet.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty University is set to have classes resume on August 24. “Liberty University intends to operate much as usual in the fall, with extra precautions taken for the safety of our entire campus community,” said Liberty President Jerry Falwell. While in-person classes will resume in the fall, Liberty will make special accommodations for high-risk individuals to participate and will implement screening protocols, procedures to identify and isolate any COVID-19 infection, enhanced sanitation, and other special measures as appropriate. More details on extra precautions will be released as plans are finalized. The school will be implementing plans to protect faculty, staff, and students who are especially at risk for COVID-19 infection.

RICHMOND, Va. – During Gov. Ralph Northam’s news conference on Tuesday he was asked about a recent controversial tweet by Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr.Falwell’s tweet was in regard to his disagreement with the state’s mask mandate, saying he would only wear a mask if it had the controversial blackface photo in Northam’s medical school yearbook. Just so folks outside Virginia unfamiliar with the pic on the mask understand: it is from the personal page of the medical school yearbook of @GovernorVA . Just a way to shine a spotlight on the fact that Democrats are and always have been the real racists in this country. Falwell’s tweet, which he has said he will not apologize for, has also launched other events.

NEW YORK – Nearly three dozen black alumni of Liberty University denounced school President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Monday, suggesting he step down after he mocked Virginia’s mask-wearing requirement by invoking the blackface scandal that engulfed Gov. In a letter to Falwell, 35 faith leaders and former student-athletes told Falwell that his past comments “have repeatedly violated and misrepresented” Christian principles. More than 30 former African-American Liberty University students are calling on Jerry Falwell Jr. to step down as president of the school. Jerry Falwell, whose legacy the alumni invoked in imploring the younger Falwell to "stop this infantile behavior." In response, Falwell said his comment about the blackface scandal was made in defense of Liberty students, including minorities, who would be affected by tuition assistance cuts proposed by Gov.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. tweeted Sunday evening, explaining why he will not apologize for a recent tweet many have called racist. People have asked why I won’t apologize for reminding people of the @vagovernor racist past in a recent tweet. It’s because that same Gov just ended tuition assistance grants for the 27% of @LibertyU online students who are African-American! Sad — Jerry Falwell (@JerryFalwellJr) June 1, 2020Sunday’s tweet comes after his controversial tweets on Wednesday in opposition to Gov. https://t.co/9YKwTrgIDj — Jerry Falwell (@JerryFalwellJr) May 27, 2020After that, a Liberty University online instructor resigned, citing Falwell’s tweet.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A group of protesters showed up to a Lynchburg restaurant on Sunday. Later, however, the protesters used the opportunity to protest the police treatment of African Americans. People gathered outside Fifth and Federal Station after the restaurant responded to a tweet by Liberty University President Jerry Falwell. The restaurant supported Falwell’s tweet using the blackface photo from Northam’s medical school yearbook on a face covering, asking if it could have them for its employees. — Fifth & Federal (@Fifthandfederal) May 27, 2020The business has since issued a statement apologizing to anyone who thought they were supporting racism.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty University has one fewer instructor because of recent tweets by its president, Jerry Falwell Jr.Dr. Christopher House, who started teaching for the university online in the fall of 2019, announced his resignation Thursday evening, directly citing two of Falwell’s recent tweets. — Jerry Falwell (@JerryFalwellJr) May 27, 2020House explained that once he was alerted to the tweets by a friend, who is a Liberty alumnus, he resigned immediately. Resignation Letter from Liberty University Online: I'm a Black tenured associate professor at Ithaca College and a... Posted by Christopher A. Kaylyn Whitley is a Liberty University alum and is calling on Thomas Road Baptist Church specifically because of its connections to Liberty University to denounce the tweets. House said Falwell must repent for his words and that Falwell’s tweets upset him not only as a black man, but as a Christian.

Just a way to shine a spotlight on the fact that Democrats are and always have been the real racists in this country. https://t.co/9YKwTrgIDj — Jerry Falwell (@JerryFalwellJr) May 27, 2020Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. is no stranger to controversy and his latest tweet is no different. Ralph Northam’s mask requirement. While stating his opinion about the decision, he shared a picture of a mask he would wear, which features the picture from Northam’s medical college yearbook allegedly showing him in blackface. After initially apologizing and accepting responsibility for his actions, the governor later denied that it was him in the photo.

Washington Redskins rookie receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden said Wednesday he tested positive for the new coronavirus in March and has fully recovered. Gandy-Golden said in a statement that he tested positive during NFL draft training on March 24, had mild symptoms and was cleared on April 7. The site makes reference to a graduated student who tested positive for the coronavirus on March 24 but was not on campus during the two weeks prior. "Prior information that the graduated student came to an on campus clinic was incorrect," it said. “First things first, you definitely want him to be safe,” Redskins defensive lineman Jonathan Allen said on a video call with reporters.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg Mayor Treney Tweedy is making it clear how she feels about Liberty University’s decision to bring students back to campus. Tweedy released a statement on Tuesday strongly speaking against the decision of Liberty University President Jerry Falwell. I am concerned for the students, faculty and employees at Liberty University, and I am also very concerned for the residents of the Lynchburg community. Liberty University is an important part of this community; however, I believe it was a reckless decision to bring students back on campus at this time. “I am pleading with the Lynchburg community to take this pandemic seriously.

While most churches around Hamilton County decided to cancel services because of concerns over the disease, Redemption to the Nations stayed open. But the minority view of faith leaders who chafe at suspending in-person services while coronavirus infections climb across the country is raising concerns. The First Amendment safeguards religious freedom, and 21 states have separate religious freedom laws designed to shield expressions of faith. “But if you’re just imposing the same burden on everybody, for reasons completely unrelated to religiosity of the behavior, that is likely to be permissible even” under state-level religious freedom laws, he said. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Liberty University has frozen tuition rates for the second year in a row. Officials say the move is in response to college debt burden and tuition increases becoming a national issue. "We are meeting this issue head-on," said Jerry Falwell, university president. "If we can help keep tuition costs down, they will meet their goals sooner and will have an even greater impact where they work and live.Thanks to the freeze, residential students for the 2020-21 academic year will have the same tuition costs as they did in 2018-19 and 2019-20. For online students, this is the fourth year in a row tuition rates have been frozen.