The Day the Web Stood Still, Hudson Book Signing

In local weather, the National Weather Service reports today will be sunny with a high near 48 and a low around 26.

Despite sunny skies outside, there's a blackout online. Wikipedia and Google are among 7,000-plus websites participating in a blackout today in protest of H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act.

Opponents of the bill argue that its passage would give the government censorship tools that could threaten free speech. Wikipedia is going dark for 24 hours, meaning students will have to look elsewhere when researching their college papers today. While Google is still functional, a black box covers the logo on its homepage. A link below the search bar states,"Tell Congress: Please don't censor the web!"

In other news, recording artist and actress Jennifer Hudson will be in Kennesaw today. The Weight Watchers spokeswoman is scheduled to make an appearance at the Weight Watchers Center on Barrett Parkway for a book signing at 2 p.m.

Finally, the Jorelys Rivera case came to a swift end yesterday. Ryan Brunn entered a guilty plea in the murder of the 7-year-old Canton girl. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.