Jackson, MS

Louisiana State

Hollywood Unlocked

A truck driver found a one-year-old boy alive in a ditch off an interstate highway in Louisiana, a day after the boy’s 4-year-old brother was found dead near the same freeway. Authorities believe the boys were abandoned during tropical storm Beryl’s conditions. RELATED STORIES: Hurricane Beryl Devastates Texas: 1 Million Without Power, At Least 2 ... Read more
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One-Year-Old Found By Trucker After Mother Abadons Him During Storm Beryl

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

New York City, NY

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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

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How to avoid being hacked at the gas pump. 
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3 Ways to Avoid Having Your Information Stolen at the Gas Pump

Bacon County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

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

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Cincinnati, OH

As has become clear as well, these chargers, which feature thick copper wires inside insulated cables, will continue to be targeted by thieves. A frustrated Tesla owner has shared photos of damaged electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot of an Ohio grocery store. The person posted images in...

Tesla owner discovers frustrating scene at supermarket charging station: 'It happened the day before as well'

The world of electric vehicles (EVs) might be on the brink of a dramatic shift thanks to a recent discovery from Nyobolt, a promising British startup focused on batteries. This innovation could make the inconvenience of extensive battery-charging durations a thing of the past, bringing electric vehicle convenience closer to that of traditional gas-powered cars.

New electric car battery charges in just 4.5 minutes

The Center Square

(The Center Square) - California’s gas prices are the highest in the nation after a July 1 gas tax increase. The state’s gasoline is even more expensive than that of Hawaii, which has no oil production and must ship its fuels across the Pacific Ocean.
                California gas prices are at $4.79 per gallon for regular-grade fuel, higher than Hawaii, where fuel is $4.69 per gallon, and Washington, where fuel is $4.29 per gallon. On July 1, California gas taxes increased to 59.6 cents per gallon,...

​​​​​​California gas prices highest in nation after July 1 gas tax increase

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

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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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

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

More Australians than ever are riding electric bikes—a fact you may have noticed on the streets of our cities and towns. Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are typically equipped with an electric motor and a battery, providing power to help you pedal. Some allow you to boost and lower the amount of pedaling assistance you get.

Is an electric bike right for you? Here's what to consider before you buy

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

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

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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

Seattle, WA

Driving electric vehicles is a great way to reduce your personal pollution levels. However, there comes an issue if you can't properly charge your car. One driver recently revealed on Reddit that they were completely unable to power their vehicle after discovering a charging station was vandalized. The motorist shared...

EV driver stumbles upon frustrating scene at local charging station: 'This is why we can't have nice things'

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

"In the last month, the Coffee County Sheriff's Office has arrested two registered sex offenders for failing to register, according to reports. According to copies of CCSO incident reports, the first individual, 51-year-old Shamont Marice Lowder of Broxton, was arrested on June 25. The report states that on June 3, a CCSO lieutenant was notified by a probation officer that she had gone to Lowder's residence for a contact visit and learned that he was working and had left the state of Georgia.

Coffee County Sheriff's Office Arrests Two Registered Offenders for Violations

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Jackson receives $13.7M grant for clean energy public transportation

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A federal grant will help Jackson update its fleet of low and no-emission public transit vehicles. On Monday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba...

Jackson receives $13.7M grant for clean energy public transportation

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