Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

Columbus, OH

Newport, KY

Long time, no see. But hey, let’s not waste any time because news is occurring in a blur in northern Kentucky. This includes all those rapidly happening coaching hires and college offers. We have the latest on the best teams and the biggest stars in the area. It’s all here in the fastest 1,000 words in sports.

Hardin Fast: NKY sports news from NKU, Notre Dame, Newport, Beechwood, CovCath, Cooper, Ryle and elsewhere

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

South Carolina State

Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

Richmond, KY

RICHMOND, Ky. (FOX 56) — The over-a-week-long search for a dog named Abby, who ran away from daycare, has come to a happy ending. Hannah Perkins, Abby’s owner, told FOX 56 that Abby was found and reunited with her on Wednesday morning. Two good samaritans found her in the Woods subdivision, nearly five miles from where she had escaped.

Abby, missing Richmond dog, reunites with owner on her birthday

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) —Final preparations are underway in many school districts across central Kentucky as they get ready to welcome students for the first day of school. In Scott County, students and staff will be navigating several changes and new opportunities, but school leaders told FOX 56...

Scott County School District navigating changes and new opportunities

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Beloved, Tony Award-winning actress Alice Ghostley, who died at 81 in 2007, found mainstream fame in three hit TV shows: Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Mayberry R.F.D. (CBS, 1968-1971), and Designing Women (CBS, 1986-1993). However, she initially declined participation in of those landmark series. What follows is what happened.

'Bewitched' Actress Alice Ghostley Refused "2nd Mrs. Kravitz" Role After Friend Alice Pearce Died

Tampa, FL

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Indiana State

Bloomington, IN

Indiana Hoosiers On SI

Hoosiers are one of eight finalists for the 7-foot center.

Indiana Recruiting Target Malachi Moreno Will Make College Choice On Friday

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

Madisonville, KY

The Hopkins County Central Lady Storm are headed to the semifinals of the Kentucky 2A Championships girls soccer sectional round. The Lady Storm advanced with an impressive 8-1 home field win over Paducah Tilghman. Emma Vandiver had a huge night for the Lady Storm. The Central sophomore found the net...

Lady Storm ‘Zap’ Tilghman to Advance in Kentucky 2A Sectional (w/PHOTOS)

Trigg County, KY

Trigg County and Hopkins County Central played to a 3-3 draw Thursday night in a hard-fought match. Check out some of the action in this Highlight Reel.

HIGHLIGHT REEL – Trigg County vs Hopkins Central

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

Danville, KY

DANVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Boyle County high school football program has already done the unthinkable, and will now attempt to keep the unthinkable going. Head coach Justin Haddix has the most dominant program in the state right now with four straight state championships, and is now going for the 5-peat this season.

Boyle County ready to chase 5-peat as high school football season nears

Florida State

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Great Crossing HS center Malachi Moreno commits to the Kentucky Wildcats

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — Great Crossing High School center Malachi Moreno is taking his talents to Lexington. In turn, head coach Mark Pope lands...

Great Crossing HS center Malachi Moreno commits to the Kentucky Wildcats

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