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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Louisiana State

It was a day in court 15 years in the making for hundreds of Louisiana retirees who lost their fortunes in the second-largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history. But a Baton Rouge jury decided that the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions was not at fault for nearly $400 million in estimated losses the retirees suffered when they invested their life savings into Stanford International Bank rollover retirement accounts.

Louisiana found not liable for the $7 billion Stanford Trust Ponzi scheme. Here's why.

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

The first trailer has arrived for "The Money Game," an Amazon Prime docuseries that will take viewers inside LSU athletics in regard to how prominent athletes like Olivia Dunne, Angel Reese and Jayden Daniels have navigated the NIL industry. LSU legend Shaquille O'Neal serves as the executive producer for the...

Amazon series starring LSU athletes like Olivia Dunne and Angel Reese unveils 1st trailer

A Black woman may be leading the presidential ticket of a major political party for the first time, but for Jacksonville’s Black conservatives, political values trump a candidate’s personal identity.

Republicans look to shore up support among Black conservatives in Jacksonville

New Orleans, LA

IRVINE, Calif. — You’re probably wondering about Trevor Penning. And if you are, you aren’t alone. The third-year right tackle for the Saints has become the lightning rod of training camp. Everyone has an opinion about the towering tackle from Northern Iowa, and most of them are negative.

Jeff Duncan: It's too early to give up on Trevor Penning. But the clock is ticking

There's no shortage of great stories on the New Orleans Saints beat. The team and its colorful fan base deliver compelling content on a daily basis. If you can't find great stories on the Saints, then you're not trying. I’ve written hundreds, maybe thousands, of Saints stories over the years,...

Jeff Duncan: The epic super fans series headlines my list of all-time favorite Saints stories

The Saints Insider podcast returned Tuesday live from Southern California, where Times-Picayune beat writer Matthew Paras and columnist Jeff Duncan played a game of "buy or sell" with the 2024 New Orleans Saints. There were four ideas, with Paras and Duncan each discussing whether they were buying or selling each:

Saints Insider discusses: Cam Jordan lining up on the inside? Time to replace Trevor Penning?

IRVINE, Calif. — There were several unsettled positions for the New Orleans Saints when they arrived in Southern California nearly three weeks ago, but after more than a dozen practices and a preseason game, things are starting to crystallize. As the Saints gear up for their second preseason contest...

Who has the edge in Saints position battles? Let's check in at the 3-week mark of camp.

Florida State

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

The Current GA

Advanced Placement African American studies will be offered in Georgia high schools with state funding, Superintendent Richard Woods said Tuesday, but some members of both political parties are still wondering why there was ever any question.

Georgia schools chief reverses African American studies ‘mistake’

IRVINE, Calif. — With several members of their defensive secondary nursing injuries, the New Orleans Saints signed undrafted rookie cornerback Kaleb Ford-Dement on Tuesday. To make room for Ford-Dement on the roster, the Saints waived fullback Zander Horvath, who had been competing with incumbent Adam Prentice for a roster spot.

Saints waive FB Zander Horvath to make room for more defensive back depth

New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees is no stranger to receiving an autograph inquiry, but Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed had to offer up one of the more unique requests the retired quarterback has ever received. Brees was in attendance at Saints practice in Irvine, California, on Tuesday, and Shaheed...

Drew Brees, Saints WR Rashid Shaheed share wholesome moment rooted in a 5th grade encounter

Saint Louis, MO

The team that traded Lou Brock had to witness yet another milestone by the St. Louis Cardinals legend. On this day 45 years ago, Brock singled twice in the first four innings to become the 14th player in Major League Baseball history to amass 3,000 hits. “The fans of St....

On This Day: Big Leaguer becomes 14th to collect 3,000 hits

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Michael Braswell announces his return to LSU baseball after day two of MLB Draft

LSU baseball shortstop Michael Braswell is returning to Baton Rouge in 2025. The Tigers' starting shortstop from this past season announced on X, the social media...

Michael Braswell announces his return to LSU baseball after day two of MLB Draft

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