Mobile, AL

Guntersville, AL

Louisiana State

Lafayette, LA

Dozens of Big Lots® stores are preparing to close roughly a month after the company warned in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year. In the SEC filing, company leaders noted inflation and difficulties in competing, saying they...

Big Lots Set To Close Up To 40 Locations

UPS will soon acquire a nearly 50-year-old delivery company based in Mexico as part of the company’s plan to become the top delivery service in the world. UPS has entered into an acquisition agreement with Estafeta, which is expected to close by the end of the year. The acquisition of Estafeta will include six Boeing 737-400 freighters, along with maritime, railway, and trucking services, reported AirCargoNews.

UPS to acquire nearly 50-year-old Mexican delivery company

Orlando, FL

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Orlando’s beloved New York Bagel And Deli, a hotspot for anyone craving a taste of the Big Apple, has hit a snag. Known for its extensive menu that includes New York-style bagels, pizza, heroes, wraps, and more, the eatery recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection.

Dead and live roaches, food and coffee lids stored on the floor- Beloved Florida eatery closed

On Wednesday​,​ July 31​,​ ​the ​U​.​S​. ​D​epartment of ​A​griculture (USDA)​ announced the transmittal of over $2 billion in funds to over 43,000 agriculture producers and forest landowners who had experienced discrimination by USDA prior to 2021. The ​Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP)​, authorized by the Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed by Congress in 2021, paved the way for this important program to emerge.

USDA announced the transmittal of over $2 billion in funds to over 43,000 agriculture producers and forest land owners who had experienced discrimination by USDA prior to 2021

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Oak Grove, KY

23-year-old Brianna Smith was observed to be fraudulently activating gift cards at her Walmart job On December 5th, 2023. On that day, A Walmart loss prevention officer reported that Smith had fraudulently activated $1,014.82 worth of gift cards between November 22nd, 2023, and November 24th, 2023. Officers also received video evidence showing Smith activating the cards in the report and receipts for the entire transaction. A warrant was issued for Smith’s arrest due to her involvement in the fraudulent gift card scheme. She was later found and taken into custody for property theft on July 8th, 2024.

Brianna Smith steals $1,014 worth of gift cards while working at Walmart in 2023

Chicago, IL

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?

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

NewSantaAna

CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

This incident highlights two significant issues: retail waste and the affordability of eco-friendly products. A Reddit user's recent dumpster dive outside a Walmart store uncovered a surprising haul: 14 untampered packets of Earth Breeze Eco Sheets laundry detergent, all discarded by employees. Each packet contains 30 sheets, good for up to 60 loads of laundry.

Dumpster-diver sparks discussion online after finding giant haul of unused cleaning products: 'Why throw this away?'

Missouri State

The US Sun

DRIVERS have a couple of weeks to overhaul their driving habits or face the sting of $150 fines. Lawmakers signed a road law into the books that will impose stiff penalties on drivers not using their Bluetooth. Missouri became the 49th state to outlaw using a phone while driving a...

New law from August 28 will hit drivers with $150 fines even for a first-time offense – feature to check before deadline

Alabama State

Living in major U.S. cities means higher housing costs and less space for your money. And when the covid-19 pandemic sparked the rise of remote work, it caused many workers to second-guess living in a major metropolis like New York and San Francisco. Though some companies continue to push in-office...

6 places across the U.S. that will pay you thousands of dollars to move there

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(Alabama)- Stephanie McCray was a loving mother, wife, great coworker, and a well-known TikTok star living in Alabama. Over the years, she grasped the attention of more than 40,000 people with more than 1.4 million likes.

Alabama TikTok Star's Life Taken Away by Her Husband at a Fast Food Restaurant

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Brandon, FL

Hey taco lovers! Here's a heads-up about a recent hiccup at Romi's Tacos in Brandon, Florida. Known for its fresh, homemade Mexican eats and lively atmosphere, Romi's has been a go-to spot for those craving authentic flavors and good vibes.

Popular Florida Taco Joint Closed Again for dead millipedes, rodent droppings, and a live roach

Tupelo, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Tupelo Police Department has arrested Maleka K. Burns, 28, of Corinth, in connection with felony shoplifting charges. According to the Tupelo Police Department, Burns was apprehended on July 24, 2024, following the service of two Lee County Circuit Court capias warrants.

Tupelo Police Department Makes Felony Shoplifting Arrest

Utah State

WTAJ

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing $12 million in payments to thousands of Americans after it says a Utah-based company with ties to multiple HGTV stars duped people into paying for pricey seminars promising success "flipping" houses.

Customers of house-flipping scheme tied to HGTV stars to receive $12M in refund checks

Tishomingo County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. TISHOMINGO COUNTY, July 17, 2024 — In a routine safety checkpoint conducted by deputies from the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department on Highway 30 near Country Road 961, a significant arrest was made. According to the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, David Levon Hatchel of Munford, TN, was apprehended after authorities discovered what they suspect to be methamphetamine during a thorough search of his vehicle.

Arrest Made During Highway Checkpoint for Methamphetamine

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is selling its off-the-road (OTR) tire business to The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., for $905 million in cash. The transaction follows a previously announced strategic review of the OTR tire business. Goodyear said it will retain its business providing OTR tires for U.S. military...

Goodyear Plans to Sell OTR Business to Yokohama

South Carolina State

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

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Just 'locking' through! Guntersville Dam and Lock tours re-open after 2 years

Just \"locking\" through! That's how 50 million tons of the goods and services you rely on, get from point A to point B. It all happens...

Just "locking" through! That's how 50 million tons of the goods and services you rely on, get from point A to point B. It all happens...

Just 'locking' through! Guntersville Dam and Lock tours re-open after 2 years

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