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Los Angeles, CA

In the opening round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers selected shortstop Kellon Lindsey from Hardee High School (Wauchula, FL) in the first round with the 23rd overall pick. The team continued to add on day two on Monday, landing three pitchers and four position players, including two high school and five collegiate players.

Dodgers Announce Selections from Early Rounds of 2024 MLB Draft

Oklahoma State

Norman, OK

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Oklahoma has received mixed reviews during its first SEC Media Days in Dallas. There's been plenty of praise for head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners program. However, some attendees have expressed concerns over the team's size along the offensive and defensive line ahead of its first year in the SEC. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban called it Oklahoma's "biggest concern" on Tuesday.

Nick Saban questions Oklahoma's size up front as Sooners prepare for SEC football in 2024

Alabama State

Champaign, IL

SAVOY, Ill. — Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman told the crowd of passionate Illinois fans at the 35th Annual Kendall Gill Golf Outing on Monday that Orlando Antigua was "probably the greatest recruiting win we had this offseason." Quite a statement given Illinois just brought in its first five-star prospect in more than two decades.

Notebook: Will Riley 'getting acclimated' with Illini; Kendall Gill sees 'great fit' for son at Northwestern

Blanco, TX

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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

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Manhattan, KS

The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, Big B and 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald discuss the reports of top ACC schools, including Florida State, Clemson and Louisville — are all in talks with the Big 12 about a move.

Big 12 Insiders: It sure looks like ACC schools are headed to the Big 12

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Arizona State

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC -- The Nike EYBL Peach Jam is in full swing with three days of action now in the books having been played in front of college coaches and NBA scouts. The format this year is a bit different with each team playing just one game each day and with each age group receiving two time slots throughout the course of the day. This new format may limit viewings in a way but it also offers an opportunity to expand and dig deeper into the 2026 and 2027 classes.

Peach Jam Weekender: Top performers and recruiting nuggets

Locust Grove, VA

The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Louisiana State

M Henderson

Red rice is a traditional Gullah recipe with roots in West Africa. Similar to jambalaya and paella, this recipe uses left-over cooked rice and is seasoned with Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Louisiana-Style Red Rice

Oxford, MS

DALLAS — Ole Miss signed the nation's top-ranked transfer class this year, as the Rebels looked to bolster their roster after an 11-win season that culminated in a Peach Bowl victory. Among the transfer additions for Lane Kiffin's program this offseason was former Oklahoma safety Key Lawrence, who transferred...

Oklahoma transfer Key Lawrence makes early impression on Ole Miss teammates

DALLAS — Before he took the main stage at his first SEC Media Days on Tuesday, Brent Venables provided some promising updates on several injured Oklahoma football players ahead of the start of fall camp. Chief among them was wide receiver Andrel Anthony, who has been working his way...

Brent Venables provides encouraging updates on 6 injured Oklahoma football players

Wenatchee, WA

Othello, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Stemilt Ag Services LLC of Wenatchee faces $353,000 in fines for safety violations which led to a worker being buried alive in a trench collapse last autumn in Othello, the Washington Department of Labor & Industries reports.

Burying Grower Alive: Fruit Company Faces $353K Fine

Mississippi State, MS

DALLAS -- Tuesday's Southeastern Conference Media Days session in Dallas was a trip down memory lane for first-year Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby. Along with Tennessee's Josh Heupel, who Lebby was an offensive coordinator for at Central Florida in 2019, Oklahoma's Brent Venables commented on his relationship and praised the hiring of Lebby from athletic director Zac Selmon.

'Real juice and energy': Oklahoma HC Brent Venables praises Mississippi State football's hire of Jeff Lebby

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Arkansas' Jared Sprague-Lott selected by Oakland in 2024 MLB Draft in ninth round

Arkansas third baseman Jared Sprague-Lott was selected by the Oakland A's in the ninth round as the No. 256 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft...

Arkansas' Jared Sprague-Lott selected by Oakland in 2024 MLB Draft in ninth round

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