Burbank, CA

Columbus, OH

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Pigeon Forge, TN

While Dollywood regains momentum following its sudden closure earlier this week, new information has surfaced regarding gross illegal activity related to the popular theme park. Dollywood’s Troubled Week. Just an hour after welcoming guests on July 17, Dollywood had to temporarily shut down due to a water main break....

Dollywood Jeopardy: Dolly Parton Cuts Ties With Company After Gross Illegal Activity Uncovered

Sangamon County, IL

Shine My Crown

Sonya Massey was fatally shot in her Illinois home on July 6 by a sheriff's deputy after she called 911, according to officials. Ben Crump Law. Newly released bodycam footage by the Illinois State Police has shed light on the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, by Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson.

Newly Released Bodycam Footage Reveals Police Shot Sonya Massey Over Boiling Water

Macy Gray has become a cultural staple in the entertainment community. Her song “I Try” became a worldwide phenomenon back in 1999 and she has been featured in hit films such as Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls. But despite the grandiose amount of success that Gray has...

Macy Gray Says She Does Cocaine, Drinks Shots to Calm Down

Orange County, CA

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Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

CBS News

Two Austrian mountaineers have died while attempting to summit a 2,500-meter (8,200-foot) peak in Italy's Julian Alps, the mountain rescue service of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region bordering Austria said Thursday.Missing since Wednesday, the two men were both Alpine rescuers from the southern Austrian city of Villach close to the Slovenian and Austrian borders, the rescue service said on Facebook. Family members awaiting their return tried to reach them by phone but their calls went unanswered.They were scaling the "Cima di Riofreddo," whose peak culminates at more than 2,500 meters, when they fell either because of a mistake or a possible...

Bodies of mountaineers found dangling from climbing ropes near peak

Texas State

Heavy rains from Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Alberto have driven approximately 200 crocodiles into urban areas in Tamaulipas, northern Mexico, near Texas. Authorities have captured and relocated the reptiles, with sightings primarily in Tampico, Ciudad Madero, and Altamira. Increased water levels cause crocodile migration. Karina Lizeth Saldivar, head of...

200 crocodiles crawl into cities in Northern Mexico near Texas after heavy rain

Georgia State

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

Illinois State

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

Whiskey Riff

Not the best day to be at Dollywood. On Sunday, Dolly Parton’s theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee had to usher guests out due to what looked like some pretty severe weather. According to Fox Weather, there was a powerful thunderstorm that passed through the area yesterday afternoon, that...

“Like The Old Testament” — Insane Footage Shows Flash Flooding At Dollywood

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows an officer driving a patrol car on the wrong side of the road with their emergency lights and sirens on. The officer proceeded to t-bone the vehicle of a male driver who was making a left-hand turn at the intersection of Adams Boulevard and Gramercy Place near the 10 Freeway.

LAPD Officer Driving On Wrong Side Of The Road T-Bones Driver, Leaving Them in a Medically Induced Coma (Video)

Flash floods are no joke, and this time, Dolly Parton's beloved Tennessee-based theme park, Dollywood, had to suffer the consequences. On Sunday, July 28, a strong thunderstorm surprised park visitors, causing a scary flash flood. Multiple areas of the park quickly filled with water, and videos shared online by park visitors themselves show gushing canals of muddy water rising up to their ankles and, at times, their calves."Careful!" says a park visitor and a TikTok poster, visually summarizing the situation. In the video, park visitors are allegedly walking towards the exit while fast currents of water run over their feet. Towards the end, one clip shows the conditions of the parking lot, where some cars are partially submerged.

Watch Dolly Parton's Dollywood Get Hit by a Massive Flash Flood

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

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder after he allegedly stabbed three young girls during a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga event in Southport, England earlier this week. Axel Muganwa Rudakubana has been charged with the murder of Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar,...

17-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Stabbing 3 Girls to Death at Taylor Swift Event

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

South Carolina State

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

A torrential rainstorm that bombarded East Tennessee caused dramatic flash flooding at Dolly Parton’s Pigeon Forge theme park Sunday evening. Footage of Dollywood visitors wading through brown, knee-deep floodwaters was all over social media yesterday as the popular theme park was hit with nearly five inches of rain in just a few hours. The deluge submerged cars, collapsed a road, and left some guests stranded as water gushed over walkways in some areas of the park.

Dramatic Footage Shows Dollywood Hit With “Unprecedented Flooding”

Universal City, CA

Glendale, CA

Valley Village, CA

Studio City, CA

Sun Valley, CA

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Puddle of Mudd Frontman Wes Scantlin Arrested Following Wild Standoff With SWAT Team

Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin was placed under arrest following a wild standoff during a traffic stop. According to TMZ, Scantlin was put behind bars...

Puddle of Mudd Frontman Wes Scantlin Arrested Following Wild Standoff With SWAT Team

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