Nashville, TN

Saint Louis, MO

After weeks off for the Olympics the NTT IndyCar Series returns to action this weekend with an event at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR). The Bommartio Automotive Group 500 is one of five races remaining on the IndyCar schedule that is rapidly nearly an end at Nashville in the middle of September.

IndyCar: World Wide Technology Raceway Weekend Schedule, Race Start Time, TV/Streaming Information

Sam Mayer moved up the NASCAR ranks at a rapid pace. His trajectory was compared to two-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano as JR Motorsports created an opening for Mayer on his 18th birthday, halfway through the 2021 season. Then, reality hit. Mayer, who claimed three years ago he wanted...

‘I’m ready to learn’: Sam Mayer eager to take next step in NASCAR trajectory

The NASCAR Cup Series faces the high speeds of Michigan International Speedway this weekend. Cars will approach nearly 200 mph on the 2-mile track. Three races remain until the Cup playoffs begin. Sunday’s action is set for 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. Drivers to watch at Michigan. FRONTRUNNERS.

NASCAR Cup drivers to watch at Michigan International Speedway

The 2024 Craftsman Truck Series playoffs are upon us. The 10-driver field was set in the regular-season finale at Richmond Raceway and contains a mix of playoff newbies and playoff regulars. Four drivers represent the McAnally-Hilgemann Racing fold (counting the technically-aligned CR7 Motorsports), two represent ThorSport Racing, two represent TRICON...

Truckin’ Thursdays: Meet the 2024 Playoff Field, Pt. I

People ask me if this whole thing and my move to the United States are what I thought they would be. I haven't raced yet, so that question might be easier to answer later. But right now everything I've kind of built up in my mind about NHRA has been kind of the same. We basically race the same we as we do over in Europe; it's just on a higher level with more cars, bigger budgets, more parts. Everything is just basically bigger over here than it is back home in Europe.

NHRA Top Fuel Rookie Ida Zetterström: My Expectations Are Very High

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

North Carolina State

Chapel Hill, NC

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A solid education is crucial, often leading to better job opportunities and higher salaries. While educated individuals can be found across the country, some regions have a particularly high concentration of educated residents.

These 2 North Carolina Cities Are The Most Educated In America

Jacksonville, FL

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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

Ohio State

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

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Her parents were acting legends, and she became one, too, on the big screen and small. She is best known for her roles on three classic TV shows: Lassie, Lost in Space, and Petticoat Junction. But she's made countless appearances on television, in movies, and on the stage. Her name is June Lockhart, and on June 25, 2024, she turned 99 years old. This is her story.

The 99-Year-Old Life and Career of June Lockhart ('Lassie', 'Lost in Space', 'Petticoat Junction')

Taunton, MA

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A nostalgic 1960s drive-in restaurant in Massachusetts has announced that it will be hosting free movies for the community to enjoy throughout the warmer months! From June until September, the Star Drive-In will be bringing back its "Movies Under The Stars" event, which hosts free movies from all different genres. From fun date night flicks to exciting family-friendly blockbusters, there's sure to be something for everyone!

Taunton Drive-In To Host Free “Movies Under the Stars” During August

Denver, CO

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

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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

Racing News

Michigan International Speedway qualifying order for NASCAR weekend. NASCAR is heading to the 2-mile of Michigan International Speedway. The qualifying order has been set for the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series. View the NASCAR qualifying order for Michigan International Speedway below. Michigan TV Schedule: August 2024 (NASCAR) Michigan International...

NASCAR Qualifying Order: Michigan (August 2024)

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

South Carolina State

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

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

Retired NASCAR veteran and 2004 Cup Series champion Kurt Busch was arrested Monday (Aug. 12) night on multiple driving-related charges, according to the Iredell Free News. Busch was charged with counts of driving while intoxicated (DWI), speeding and careless and reckless operation of a motor vehicle after he was pulled just before midnight Monday evening.

Kurt Busch Arrested on Charges of DWI, Reckless Driving and Speeding

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2024 IndyCar Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Preview

Welcome to the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season opener at World Wide Technology Raceway. Oh wait, that’s not right. Sure enough, the 2024 season has been...

2024 IndyCar Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Preview

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