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Limerick, ME

A 6-year-old girl died on Wednesday after she was accidentally struck in the head by a broken badminton racket while on a family vacation in Maine, Maine State Police said, according to NBC News. The girl, identified as Lucy Morgan, was playing with her older brother in the front yard...

6-year-old girl dies on family vacation after being struck by piece of badminton racket

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Iowa State

Daily Mail

Ayden Beeson, 17, was swimming at a beach in Rathbun Lake in Moravia, Iowa , on Wednesday when he suddenly disappeared beneath the water.

Handsome Iowa prom king, 17, mysteriously drowns in just 15ft of water at a lake before 911 call

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Dallas, TX

Frisco, TX

TooFab

A bad dive at a community swimming pool turned into a nightmare for the family of 13-year-old Semyon Williams Jr. as doctors say he may never walk again -- with the family praying for a miracle.

13-Year-Old Boy Paralyzed After Trying to Escape Wasp at Community Swimming Pool

Coffee County, GA

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Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

New Jersey State

Lumberton, NJ

A six-year-old boy, Michael Stewart, drowned in a shallow pool at Liberty Lake Day Camp in Lumberton, New Jersey, on his first day at camp. The incident occurred around 2 pm on Monday when staff found him unresponsive in the pool. His devastated mother claims the camp “messed up.” Michael...

Mom reacts to 6-year-old son drowning at summer camp after paying $6,000 to attend

Canton, MA

CBS Boston

UPDATE: A mistrial was declared Monday afternoon in the Karen Read trialDEDHAM - The jury in the Karen Read murder trial told the judge Monday morning it is "deeply divided" and cannot reach a verdict after 23 hours of deliberations so far.The jury of six women and six men told Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone in a new note Monday morning that they have "fundamental disagreements" and are still deadlocked. What is Tuey Rodriguez?Cannone once again told them to keep deliberating, but this time with what's known as a "Tuey-Rodriguez instruction." That is essentially a "last resort" instruction to deliberate...

Read trial jury "deeply divided," judge gives them final chance for verdict

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

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

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Semyon Williams Jr., popularly known as SJ, severely hurt himself after jumping into the shallow end of the neighborhood pool at Old Orchard Park in Frisco to escape a wasp. His friend, who also dove into the water, saved the 13-year-old who is now paralyzed. At first, the friend thought SJ was floating face down for fun and jokes, but then he saw that the teenager wasn’t moving.

Teen ends up paralyzed after jumping into a pool to run from a wasp

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Thomasville, GA

Vanishing Georgia

I believe this may be the earliest surviving structure of the Douglass School. The original school, with five classrooms, stood at this same intersection, but I’m not sure at which corner. Jack Hadley notes that this fine building served as “Douglass High School’s extended classroom.” It probably dates to circa 1910, or even a bit […]

Colored YMCA, Thomasville

Colorado State

Brighton, CO

David Heitz

The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

Wilmington, DE

Delaware Park will cancel its July 6 card, featuring the 73rd running of the Delaware Oaks, and move it in its entirety to Monday, July 8. The track announced the change in a text message to horsemen at just after 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning. The Delaware Oaks is supported by...

Delaware Park shifts July 6 card to July 8

Georgia State

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

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3-year-old girl nearly drowns in swimming pool at Georgetown home

An investigation is underway after a 3-year-old girl nearly drowned in swimming pool at a home in Georgetown, Massachusetts, Sunday afternoon. First responders...

3-year-old girl nearly drowns in swimming pool at Georgetown home

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