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Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

Chicago, IL

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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?

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

South Carolina State

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When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

Healthy eating isn’t always easy to prioritize when you're on the go. With today’s hectic schedules, it’s often more convenient to hit up a drive-thru. That’s real life, of course. Unfortunately, many fast-food meals happen to be low in fiber—a problem if you’re struggling with your...

The 6 Best Fast-Food Items to Help You Poop, Recommended by Dietitians

I was in my 30s the first time I ever heard of something called “cracker salad.” Despite living in the South for most of my life, the Southern classic had slipped by me unnoticed, like a quiet neighbor you only connect with after years of living on the same block.

The 5-Minute Southern Tomato Salad I Can’t Stop Making

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Quincy, IL

What do you do if someone pretending to be a worker from a utility company knocks on your door?. This is known as a utility impostor scam, which can happen any time of year. They are especially common during extremely cold or hot weather when people can’t go without their heat or air conditioning.

Who’s that knock knock knockin’ on your door? Don’t fall victim to utility impostor scam

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 7/10/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 7/10/2024

Campbell County, KY

Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that action by the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the indictment of Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, 40, an attorney in Campbell County, for theft.

Attorney Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller indicted by Grand Jury for estate thefts

The Foodie Fix

Meatloaf is a timeless dish that evokes feelings of home and comfort. This classic recipe delivers a moist and flavorful meatloaf that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Classic Comfort: Moist & Flavorful Meatloaf Recipe

Colleton County, SC

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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

These no-bake chocolate cheesecake biscuit bars by Baking Cherry are the most delicious and decadent dessert bars I have ever made in a while. It has three different layers. The base is made from a mixture of biscuit crumbs, chocolate, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and butter. The second layer is the cheesecake filling. It is a mixture of cream cheese, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Then, for the top, a spread of chocolate ganache.

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Biscuit Bars

Between work, after school activities and homework, planning memorable family time is nearly impossible. Changing that mindset can start by making mealtime simpler with recipes that serve up big smiles for the whole family and fuel fun, even on weeknights. You can find a little inspiration in recipes like these...

Fuel family fun with this easy recipe

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center offers ‘Meals with Memorial-PREP and GO’ workshop on Aug. 8

CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is offering Meals with Memorial: PREP and GO to help busy people and families prepare nutritious and...

Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center offers ‘Meals with Memorial-PREP and GO’ workshop on Aug. 8

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