Brooklyn, NY

Columbus, OH

Jacksonville, FL

Norfolk, VA

NORFOLK, V.A. --- The Norfolk Tides (12-13, 48-52) defeated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (14-11, 49-51), 5-4, on Saturday night at Harbor Park. Norfolk notched back-to-back RBI doubles in the bottom of the third to take an early lead. Then after an error forced a bottom of the ninth, Jackson Holliday hit a walkoff sacrifice fly to score Nick Maton and give the Tides a 5-4 victory.

Holliday Walks Off Jumbo Shrimp for Win

Durham, NC

DURHAM, NC. – Three solo home runs from C.J. Hinojosa, Tristan Peters, and Junior Caminero made the difference for the Durham Bulls (11-15) as the Gwinnett Stripers (13-13) scuffled offensively in a 3-0 shutout loss on Saturday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Decisive Plays: Peters broke a scoreless...

Solo Homers Sting Stripers in 3-0 Shutout Loss to Durham

Kentucky State

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Florence, KY

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Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in Northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence.

Four dead, three injured in birthday party shooting; suspected shooter dead after chase

Florida State

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Akeena

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Charleston, SC

On Tuesday, the Charleston RiverDogs announced that the organization's 21st Annual Hot Stove Banquet, presented by The Marino Family, will feature former MLB and NFL star Bo Jackson as the keynote speaker. The event will take place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31 at the Charleston Gaillard Center. Tickets will be available to the general public on August 26.

Bo Jackson to Headline RiverDogs 21st Annual Hot Stove Dinner in January

Greenville, SC

Greenville’s third win in a row; now winners of four straight series. Ronald Rosario and Allan Castro powered two-run homers in the fourth and seventh respectively and Jedixson Paez and Noah Dean combined to strikeout 11 as the Greenville Drive (18-11, 44-51) downed the Hickory Crawdads (14-15, 42-53), 5-1 Saturday evening at L.P. Frans Stadium.

Rosario, Castro knock two-run homers as Drive lock up series over Hickory in 5-1 win

Augusta, GA

North Augusta, SC

The Birds outscored the GreenJackets 11-1 in the two games. After not playing on Thursday and Friday, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans didn’t skip a beat with a 2-0 win in game one and a 9-1 victory in game two of Saturday’s doubleheader over the Augusta GreenJackets. The Pelicans have won four games in a row and stand at 42-52 and 13-15 in the second half. The GreenJackets’ losing streak slipped to seven games and their record dropped to 36-56 and 9-18 in the second half.

Pelicans Sweep Saturday’s Doubleheader over GreenJackets

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

South Carolina State

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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

Rosemont, IL

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Rookie pitcher Lexi Kilfoyl authored the first shutout of her professional career and corner infielder Delanie Wisz added a pair of doubles to guide Team Romero to a 6-0 victory over Team Svekis in Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Championship action at Parkway Bank Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon.

Recap: Kilfoyl's Complete Game Gem Sparks Team Romero to 6-0 Shutout Win

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Hartford, CT

Yard Goats will host games at Dunkin' Park against Yankees, Red Sox and Mets affiliates. (Hartford, CT) The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, has announced its 2025 game schedule. The Yard Goats open their home schedule next season on Friday, April 4th against the New York Yankees affiliate, the Somerset Patriots at Dunkin' Park. The Yard Goats will host Somerset for a three-game weekend series, Friday through Sunday. The Yankees farm team will return to Hartford for another three-game series, July 18th through July 20th. Game times and promotions will be announced at a later time. The Yard Goats will have home games in the regular season from April 4th through September 7th.

Hartford Yard Goats Announce 2025 Schedule

Detroit, MI

Bradenton, FL

The first championship of the 2024 minor league season is in the books. On Monday, the FCL Tigers topped their counterparts from the Pirates by a final of 12-1, giving them a clean sweep through the playoffs. As has been the case all year, the team’s offensive attack was spearheaded...

Tigers Win Florida Complex League Championship

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – A month after Big Lots released its Quarter 1 results reporting a net loss of $205.0 million, or $6.99 per share, the company website shows 54 stores closing in California with a 20% off sale.

List of 54 Big Lots stores closing in California with 20% off sale

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

New York City, NY

Ridgewood, NY

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Back-to-Back De Los Santos Homers Give Brooklyn Walkoff Win on Sunday

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Trailing by a pair in the ninth inning, the Brooklyn Cyclones scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth - all via...

Back-to-Back De Los Santos Homers Give Brooklyn Walkoff Win on Sunday

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