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Columbus, OH

It’s every traveler’s nightmare: coming home after a trip to find out bed bugs have snuck into your luggage and made themselves a new home in your bed and furniture. While bed bugs can be a serious pest issue, rubbing alcohol is a common DIY solution many people turn to at the first sign of an infestation.

Does Rubbing Alcohol Really Kill Bed Bugs? We Asked Pest Pros

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

"I try so hard to grow flowers and plants for the bees and butterflies and to make our yard a haven for all the small birds and creatures in our area." Having neighbors can be a wonderful way to build community. You can advocate together for healthier streets, or you can enjoy each other's gardens. However, we don't always get so lucky with environmentally conscious neighbors. One homeowner's backyard time was disrupted by someone next door spraying a cloud of pesticides.

Homeowner shocked after catching neighbor haphazardly spraying toxic landscaping product: 'It makes me so upset'

A new neighbor's actions are already causing trouble for one Redditor. A Redditor shared their frustration to r/mildlyinfuriating after a new neighbor unknowingly cut down their native garden. "New neighbor cut down my wildflower garden on my yard," they wrote. The attached photos show the before and after of a...

Homeowner surprised after trespassing neighbor cuts down wildflower garden without notice: 'If you wanted to you could pursue justice through legal action'

House Digest

Exposed tree roots aren't just a tripping hazard on your property; they're usually an eyesore, too. To cover the roots, grow this cute ground cover over them.

The Perfect Ground Cover For Tree Roots That Produces Delicate Pink Flowers

North Carolina State

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Boone, NC

Town Talks

Move-in day for college freshmen is an emotional experience, both for students and their parents. Lori Miggins, a mom from North Carolina, felt this deeply when she dropped off her daughter, Taylor, at Appalachian State University.

North Carolina Mom Sparks Debate By Sleeping In Daughter’s Dorm Her 1st Night At College

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Kentucky State

Chances are, if you have a lawn, you have crabgrass! This fast-growing weed thrives despite heat, humidity, or drought conditions. “It’s a prolific seed producer,” says Clint Waltz, PhD, turfgrass extension specialist at the University of Georgia. “If you do nothing about it this year, expect a higher and more dense population of crabgrass next year.”

How To Get Rid Of Crabgrass That's Growing In Your Lawn And Prevent It From Coming Back

By the time August rolls around, most of the summer bloomers are winding down and feeling the heat. Very soon, autumn will be upon us, and once again, we will look toward preparing the garden for spring. But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. There are still some lovely fall-blooming flowers you can plant in August. These flowers will keep your garden blooming until frosts.

15 Fall-Blooming Flowers to Plant in August

Iowa State

Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Real Simple

These ground covers can help reduce soil erosion, suppress weeds, add more visual interest to your lawn.

10 Fast-Growing Ground Covers for a Low-Maintenance Lawn Upgrade Before Fall

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been treating your pepper plants as annuals, pulling them out at the end of each growing season. But here’s a little secret: peppers are actually perennials! Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, pepper plants can live for several years if they’re protected from frost and cold weather. Overwintering your peppers is not only possible, but it’s also a fantastic way to get a head start on next year’s growing season. Imagine harvesting peppers from a plant that’s already established and ready to produce! It’s a game changer, and I’m here to walk you through how to do it.

Your Peppers Are Perennials! Here’s How To Overwinter Them

Rankin County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence. Carly Gregg, a 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting her mother and injuring her stepfather, appeared in court on Tuesday, August 6. Judge David Morrow waived the 30-day justice hearings typically required for juvenile defendants as Gregg's trial approaches.

Teenager Charged in Rankin County Shooting of Parents Appears in Court

Texas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

If you're looking for expert gardening help or are just new to the hobby, hiring landscapers seems like a sensible option to make sure your plants and trees get the help they need to thrive. However, after witnessing the work of the team they hired, one person quickly regretted the...

Homeowner seeks advice about concerning feature installed by landscapers: 'Over time it eventually suffocates the soil'

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council at its study session Monday advanced a proposal by council member Stephanie Hancock to impound vehicles that are not registered and insured and driven by someone with a license.

Update: Aurora advances impound of unregistered, uninsured vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers

Family Handyman

Bees bugging you? Try these pro tips to keep bees away. Bees are amazing little powerhouses. They pollinate our crops, make honey and contribute to ecosystem diversity in our gardens and the world at large. But sometimes, we don’t want them buzzing around while we’re just trying to have a nice dinner on the patio, am I right? Even if you appreciate bees, it’s a good thing to know how to keep bees away when you want to.

How to Keep Bees Away From Every Area

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Southport, NC

A North Carolina mother has gained widespread attention on TikTok for her unique approach to naming her daughter: selecting a name from a cemetery. Haley Hodge, who goes by @hodgehouse on TikTok, shared a video of her and her family searching for a name among gravestones at Old Smithville Burying Ground in Southport, North Carolina.

NC mother goes viral on TikTok for searching through cemeteries to pick baby’s name

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Vandals strike Ballman Elementary's outdoor classroom for a second time

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Vandals strike Ballman Elementary's outdoor classroom for a second time

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