INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Unless the United States Supreme Court steps in, a ban on the social media platform TikTok will take effect on Sunday.

The court has yet to rule on whether it will pause the law banning TikTok from taking effect. As of Thursday morning, the court has not scheduled any other dates to release opinions.

The uncertainty is leaving Indianapolis TikTokers, like Summer Hudson, bracing for impact.

She’s a realtor and goes by @findalottolove on TikTok. A licensed agent for eight years, she’s been posting tours of Indianapolis-area houses for sale since the pandemic.

“When I heard about the TikTok ban, I immediately panicked,” Hudson said.

Four years — and more than 220,000 followers later — the relator says TikTok has opened many doors for her. She’s seen so much business come in that since she started posting, her agency has grown significantly.

“I was actually unprepared for how much it impacted my business,” Hudson said. “I was almost scrambling because people were reaching out to me in a way that I hadn’t had (before). I now have a team of eight.”

On top of the boost to business, Hudson says she’s made up to $4,000 in a month simply by uploading videos through the platform’s creator fund.

She feels the ban is a double standard since other social media apps have been shown to store and use people’s data the same way TikTok does.

“There’s so much to lose if we ban TikTok,” Hudson said. “It’s a huge community. I think there’s so much support that you get from other TikTok users.”

The frustration created by a potential ban goes beyond businesses. For many creators, like Tommy Barrett, making content is about giving others a platform.

He’s known as @itstartswithaquestion on Tiktok.

Barrett’s page focuses on food reviews of Indy-area businesses, many of which he posts from his car.

“[Making videos] has really grown my appreciation for the city,” Barrett said.

The content creator also is part of TikTok’s Creator Fund.

According to Barrett, he’s not paying any bills with the money he makes posting videos. However, it’s enough to fund his lunches, which then become content.

Reaching almost 30,000 followers, the platform by far makes up the TikToker’s largest social media following. He says it’s enough to make a real impact on the local businesses he reviews.

“I had an unreal bagel. I went posted it, tons of people watched it,” Barrett said. “The owner texts me, ‘I’m running out of bagels — every single Saturday, I’m very busy, and I thank you so much,’ That’s what that means to me.”

He’s worried that a looming ban on TikTok could have devastating effects on local economies.

“I’d be really frustrated,” Barret said. “It’s about showcasing the people that really need it the most, and especially in the city that I love the most.”

Both Hudson and Barret still plan on making short-form content on competing platforms like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels.

While the fate of the ban is still up in the air, President-elect Donald Trump says he is considering an executive order which would allow ByteDance — TikTok’s parent company — more time to find a potential buyer.

Although, it’s unclear whether Trump could actually do that if the new law takes effect before he takes office.

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis family is still begging for answers after a 14-year-old girl was found shot to death over the weekend on the city’s south side.

Police say detectives found the body of 14-year-old Deandra Staples on Saturday at the Laurelwood Apartments on Indy’s south side.

“This community is crying,” Nick Glover, Staples’ cousin, said. “She was a little one, but she danced, she sang, she had a spirit that was out of this world.”

On Wednesday night, there was a balloon release in Staples’ honor at the apartment complex.

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“My baby is 12, they’re about the same age. You raise your babies up, keep them close and try to teach them and guide them in the right direction,” Glover said. “Nobody wants to bury their baby.”

Glover spoke about the pain he’s feeling and his frustration with the violence in the community.

“How could you? Someone so little and innocent. How could you leave our baby out here?” Glover said. “Every time you turn on the news or Facebook, a baby is laid out, and now this time it’s our baby and I’m just sick of it.”

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No arrests have been made in this case. Staples’ family continues to ask anyone with information to come forward.

“It could have been your baby,” Glover said. “Somebody needs to talk. If you know who, you know what, everybody has a ring camera. It’s never too late to speak up.”

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Anyone with information on Staples’ death is asked to contact the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or submit an anonymous tip at 317-262-8477.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson had a rough outing for his sophomore campaign in the NFL, struggling with accuracy, turnovers, and adjusting to the speed of NFL defenses.

In a recent article from Maurice Moton of Bleacher Report, the analyst details quarterbacks who will be on the hot seat to perform better in 2025, and Richardson finds himself firmly in the ranks.

Richardson has a lot of room to grow, but Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen may not have the time to wait for him to blossom next season.

– Maurice Moton | Bleacher Report

As Moton alludes, Richardson’s might not fit Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard’s timeline given how hot their seats are. Regardless of the situation, Richardson has to leap forward in year three while Indy makes the playoffs, or this trifecta of general manager, head coach, and quarterback might be torn down to the studs. Moton continues on Richardson.

Richardson isn’t a lock to start Week 1. Even if he does retain the position, the 22-year-old has to stay healthy and show progress or possibly lose the job to his competitor.

– Maurice Moton | Bleacher Report

General manager Ballard hinted during his end-of-season press conference that the Colts will bring in quarterback competition to push Richardson. While Joe Flacco was an understandable signing in 2024, he wasn’t threatening the former fourth-overall pick.

If the Colts sign a Trey Lance or Jameis Winston, Richardson will be pressed to be the best version of himself. Without competition players become comfortable and complacent, which might lead to a disastrous and lazy culture, something the Colts have exhibited.

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Richardson is entering a season as critical for success as Steichen and Ballard, but is under center and playing the games, putting more pressure than ever on the 22-year-old signal-caller.

After two seasons in the NFL, Richardson’s numbers are hard to look at, with 176/348 completions (50.6%) for 2,391 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. Richardson also has an ugly 12 fumbles as a rusher but has compiled 635 rushing yards on 111 attempts (5.7 average), and 10 rushing scores.

Regardless of Richardson’s fantastic rushing abilities, quarterbacks win by making easy and difficult tosses. So far, Richardson has sailed simple passes while having a propensity to throw interceptions, which can’t continue if he wants to start.

Indy’s success hinges on Richardson’s on-field efficiency when it’s all said and done. Thus far it’s not resulted in winning football and in 2024, the former Florida Gator took steps backward, not forward, in overall development.

We’ll see what Ballard changes with the roster ahead of a massive offseason that will decide the trajectory of Indy’s franchise. The Colts must make something happen with Richardson or risk having to part ways with their project field general.

All eyes will be on if Richardson improves and hits the gimme throws while maintaining care of the pigskin. With many jobs on the line, look for Steichen to do everything possible to put his quarterback in a position to get better and succeed.

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