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'Just knowing this place has been open for so long and it’s closing…is a big deal'

Beloved Italian Restaurant Chain Abruptly Closing Locations In Florida

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One day, we might be able to tell our kids and grandkids that we used to go to a place called a shopping mall to purchase things in person. Most of us are familiar with the mall setups: you have your anchor stores such as Macy's, JCPenny, Sears and others, then you have the stores that make up the inner-workings of the mall as well.

Macy’s Closing 150 Locations & You Won’t Believe What The Empty Stores Will Turn Into

Colorado State

Roughly two dozen more Red Lobster locations are scheduled to close within the coming days as part of the seafood restaurant chain’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

Red Lobster is closing another 23 restaurants. Here’s where they are

Bentonville, AR

Life has an interesting way of rewarding us at the most unexpected moments. For a waitress at Oven and Tap restaurant in Bentonville, Arkansas, a life-changing surprise awaited one evening in December 2021. Ryan Brandt, who served a dinner party of 44 real estate executives, was astounded to receive a whopping $4400 tip. Grant Wise, a real estate consultant, organized this generous gesture where each member of the dinner party contributed $100 toward the tip that was meant to be shared by Brandt and one other waitress. However, Brandt's happiness was short-lived because the restaurant soon fired her citing policy violation reasons, as per KNWA.

Waitress fired by restaurant for $2,200 tip garners overwhelming support from strangers

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Jim Nabors refused to fire co-star Frank Sutton and then CBS cancelled his TV variety show. Here's what happened. The Jim Nabors Hourwas broadcast on CBS from 1969 to 1971, following Nabors' decision to end his hit sitcom Gomer Pyle - USMC (CBS, 1964-1969).

Jim Nabors Refused to Fire Co-Star Frank Sutton and Then CBS Cancelled His TV Variety Show

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Once the closure is finished, Red Lobster will operate approximately 500 stores, down from the 650 it operated at this time last year, CNN reports. Red Lobster is looking for a buyer for the restaurant chain as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. Fortress Credit Corp, a lender that owns Logan's Roadhouse, J Alexander's and specializes in restaurant management, is expected to buy the chain.

Red Lobster closes two dozen more restaurants after 100 shut down following bankruptcy

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

It's been three years since beloved actress Betty Lynn passed away at 95 years old in 2021. As Thelma Lou on TV's 1960s classic sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), actress Lynn was the ideal girl next door. As girlfriend to series star Don Knotts, who played Deputy Barney Fife to Griffith's lead Sheriff Andy Taylor, Lynn made Barney's heart flutter, and maybe a few home viewers too.

In Memory of 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Betty Lynn ('Thelma Lou'): 3 Years After Her Demise

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

Georgia State

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

Plymouth, MA

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

So the big holiday weekend is here and the weather forecast is fantastic. If you haven’t already decided what you’re going to do, there’s plenty to choose from. Of course, there are some big events that we look forward to all year, but if huge crowds aren’t your thing, there are smaller happenings all over the region.

Big Events and Other Things To Do for Labor Day Weekend

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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Local restaurants to donate 10% of proceeds for ‘Dine Out to Help Out’

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Diners, food chains, and local joints have partnered with the Food Bank of Lincoln to fight food insecurity one bill at a...

Local restaurants to donate 10% of proceeds for ‘Dine Out to Help Out’

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