Bowling Green, OH

Strays cats and dogs are a massive problem pretty much everywhere around the world. Globally, there are an estimated 100 million or more feral cats, with at least 60 million in the United States alone. While they can have a massive ecological impact, most are just trying to survive and looking for new homes.

Law firm hires stray cat after people complained about it wandering around the office

Never in my life had I heard of cats being chained. I know some people chain dogs, which is equally cruel, but I had never seen it done to cats. Cats, whether they’re strays or house pets, strike me as free spirits that roam at will. However, I recently...

Woman Discovers A White Cat Chained To Concrete Waiting To Be Rescued From Her Misery

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 23, 2022. It has since been updated. Savannah Hensley, an incredibly brave 5-year-old girl, called 911 to get help for her father, who was experiencing chest pains and was having trouble breathing. The 911 dispatcher was surprised and even thankful for how calm Hensley was in the situation. She was only 5 years old but very composed and aware of the situation at hand. Frank, her father, was in no position to speak, but Savannah was up to the job. What 911 dispatcher Jason Bonham didn't expect was for Savannah to keep him entertained.

Brave 5-year-old calls 911 to save dad’s life, has the most hilarious conversation with the dispatcher

Ohio State

The Lantern

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

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Lafayette County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

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Animal rescuers in British Columbia enlisted the help of utility crews to rescue a cat stranded for more than 24 hours at the top of a power pole.

Watch: Stranded cat rescued from atop power pole after more than 24 hours

Canton, MI

Law & Crime

"Nathan is one of those few guys who are near perfect. He would do no harm and think no harm. He is just an amazing and gentle soul. He will be missed dearly."
The post ‘His daughter touched the mulch’: Beloved husband and father of 2 gunned down in broad daylight — allegedly over an argument about another man’s lawn first appeared on Law & Crime.

'His daughter touched the mulch': Beloved husband and father of 2 gunned down in broad daylight — allegedly over an argument about another man's lawn

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Most cats feel safe and sound after being rescued, but that wasn’t the case with this brave and determined mother cat. The mother cat, along with two of her babies, was found and rescued. However, the mother cat couldn’t relax because she knew something that no one else knew.

Desperate Mama Cat Begs Rescuer To Release Her To Save Her Injured Kittens

A family applied for kittens but walked out of the shelter with two clingiest cats meant for them. About two months ago, two bonded feline brothers arrived at Exploits Valley SPCA when their previous owners could no longer care for them. Named Kermit (tabby) and Fozzie (black) from The Muppets,...

Family Applied for Kittens but Walked Out of the Shelter with Two Clingiest Cats Meant for Them

Paw My Pets

Usually, we would call someone’s name out to get their attention. Others would tap or give them a little bump. But animals could not do that themselves. Instead, they have other ways to communicate their intentions.

Lonely shelter cat spends months waving at everyone walking by

Meet Frenchy, a 1-year-old black and white domestic shorthair with a heart full of love! Though she may be shy at first, give her a little time, and she’ll warm up to be your sweetest companion. Once she feels safe, Frenchy turns into a total lovebug, ready to snuggle...

Pet of the Week: Meet Frenchy

Most people would rather ignore or euthanize an injured cat than take responsibility and help it. Sadly, that’s the easiest way out. But, there are a few people who choose to do the opposite. This beautiful orange kitty was brought to the vet with a wounded leg to be...

Severely Injured Cat Was Meant To Be Put Down But A Compassionate Vet Had Another Plan

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Orange County, FL

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Akeena

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Tallahassee, FL

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

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BG safety committee to discuss animal control

The Transportation and Safety Committee will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in city council chambers on the first floor of the...

BG safety committee to discuss animal control

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