Georgia State

Florida State

Columbus, OH

Tampa, FL

AccuWeather

A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Florida as a strengthening tropical system, soon to become Tropical Storm Debby, approaches the state over the weekend. Tropical Depression Four is forecast to strengthen while moving northward along the Florida Peninsula's Gulf coast this weekend, spreading rain, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms slowly northward. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that not only may the feature become a hurricane, but it may also later stall along the southeastern United States coast next week.

Upcoming tropical storm has Florida, southeast US on alert

Louisiana State

Jackson, MS

Happy first day of August, I hope you are looking forward to our last month of meteorological summer. The heat that’s been cooking the region over the last couple of days is expected to last through tomorrow as this center of high-pressure system sitting in the Great Plains continues to bake the region. Heat advisories have been issued for Southern Mississippi and Southern Louisiana, while excessive heat warnings have been issued for areas north of Jackson, Mississippi, as well as the New Orleans Metro area. These weather statements are in effect through at leat Friday evening. By this weekend, a mid-level trough is expected to increase our rainfall chances, but due to the high-pressure system, only slight cooling is expected.

Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA for 8/1/24: Heat through the weekend, with a slight cooldown expected

Alabama State

Welcome to August, folks. It’s nothing short of sweltering and it’s going to stay that way for a good long while. This weekend is no exception with temperatures reaching the mid and upper 90s with heat indices reaching the mid-100s in the afternoon. We’ll discuss the elephant in...

A Few Clouds to Mediate the Heat, Otherwise It’s Just Plain Hot – Weekend Outlook for South MS/LA/AL 8-3-24

Happy last day of July, I hope that this was a great month for you. As you are quite aware, we have had quite a cool and wet last couple of weeks, but now a pattern change has taken hold, bringing us drier conditions and above-normal temperatures. A large ridge of high pressure has taken hold of the Central U.S., bringing with it scorching temperatures. Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings have been issued for our region. I expect that the above-average temperatures will last through the rest of this week, with a slight cooldown expected by the weekend. Looking at the tropics, we are keeping a very close eye on a possibly developing system that may cause impacts to the United States.

Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA for 7/31/24: More heat expected with dry conditions

Detroit, AL

Alabama Now

An Alabama woman has been arrested in connection with a Mississippi murder cold case from 2003. WTVA News in Tupelo reports that Lee County officials have arrested Niki Hester, 36, of Detroit, Alabama, and charged her with first-degree murder in the 2003 death of Wendy Benson, 35. Benson was found...

Alabama woman accused in Mississippi cold case murder after more than 20 years

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

Chicago, IL

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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?

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

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

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Humidity levels have been creeping higher since Saturday and we are going to be back in the soup for today as well as the week ahead. We will also be dealing with a series of waves moving around the Bermuda high. It is building into the Southeastern US. A southwest flow aloft is bringing up ripples in the flow. It will not be raining all the time but there will be some downpours and a few heavier thunderstorms to deal with during the week ahead.

Very warm humid conditions with waves of heavy rain next 5 days across the Eastern & Southern US

Atlanta, GA

You should never underestimate the transformative power of love. When Stella was first found on the streets of Atlanta, Georgia, she was a lost cause. Due to her disturbing past, this lovely gray and white doggo girl was extremely traumatized. She lost all of her faith in humanity and had...

Abandoned Dog Set To Be Euthanized Cries For Help, Until A Human Appears

New Jersey State

This is going to be a busy weather weekend. We have Tropical Depression 4 which is about to move off the coast of Western Cuba. Once it does so tonight, it will strengthen to Tropical Storm Debbie and head north northwestward offshore of the West Coast of Florida. Tropical Storm Warnings and Hurricane Watches have been posted from Flamingo Key to Appalachacola Florida and over time, additional watches and warnings will be going up for inland areas of North Florida as well as Coastal Georgia and the Carolinas.

Florida & Carolinas about to get hit by a tropical storm or hurricane, Severe weather Georgia to NY

Virginia State

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

Polk County, FL

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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

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Eating while driving can be a form of distracted driving, which increases the risk of accidents. However, in North Carolina, NCDOT says don’t eat while driving. Impact: Distracted driving led to 157 deaths and 18,552 injuries in North Carolina in 2020.

Can you eat fast food while driving in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

The system we have been monitoring gained a bit of strength and became a tropical depression late last night. Tropical Depression 4 will emerge over the Florida Straits on Saturday and travel over the very warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The track has shifted westward, with a more pronounced curve which keeps it over the warm waters a bit longer and gives it more time to become stronger. It also delayed its landfall, and it is now expected to make landfall early on Monday morning in the Big Bend region, as a strong tropical storm or category 1 hurricane. A hurricane watch is in effect for the Big Bend. This means hurricane conditions will start within the next 48 hours. A tropical storm warning is in effect from Southwest Florida through the Tampa Bay area to Inglis.

Tropical Depression Four: Track shifts, more time over water, stronger before reaching Florida

Indiana State

Law & Crime

Richard and Patricia Heitz allegedly kept child in camper without electricity for days before abandoning him at a mental facility and refusing to let him back home. 
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Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use 'grocery style bags' as toilet: Police

Hello there; thanks for taking the time to read this piece of research. For my final piece of research, I decided to change things up. Instead of looking at a specific weather phenomenon, I looked at how the difference in high and low temperatures throughout the day affects human health and well-being. If you don’t know, the difference between the daily maximum and minimum temperatures is called the diurnal temperature range. To calculate this range, subtract the highest and lowest recorded temperature in a 24-hour period. This varies throughout parts of the Earth due to different climates, proximity to large bodies of water, and local geography. Urban areas tend to have a lower variation due to the artificial warming of asphalt and concrete. Different seasons affect the diurnal temperature range, with summer generally having the highest temperature range.

Research: How does diurnal temperature range affect human health?

Georgia's Pre-Statehood Identity: A British Colony Named After a King. The establishment of the Georgia colony was spearheaded by James Oglethorpe, a British philanthropist and social reformer. Oglethorpe envisioned Georgia as a haven for debtors and the working poor, offering them a fresh start and an opportunity to rebuild their lives. This philanthropic motive distinguished Georgia from other colonies, which were primarily established for economic or religious reasons.

What Was Georgia Called Before it Became a State?

Mississippi State

Ash Jurberg

Mississippi's Retail Landscape Shifts as Badcock Announces Statewide Closures. Mississippi's retail landscape is set for a significant shift as six Badcock Home Furniture & More stores prepare to close their doors amid the company's nationwide bankruptcy proceedings. The closure of these locations will impact communities across the state.

Mississippi Loses Six Stores as Retail Giant Collapses

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

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Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 8/3/24: Rain chances this afternoon, then a hot and dry stretch to follow

I hope you all had a great week! This afternoon, a weak cold front is forecasted to move through, bringing a chance of storms during the...

Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 8/3/24: Rain chances this afternoon, then a hot and dry stretch to follow

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