Louisiana State

Baton Rouge, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Want to explore the outdoors and interact with animals for an affordable price? BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center offers that and more. The swamp located off North Oak Hills Parkway in Baton Rouge contains about 400 different species of both plants and animals, according to Harper Martinez, educator at the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center.

Destination Louisiane: Swamp nature center in Baton Rouge offers family fun for animal, outdoor lovers

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If you live in Louisiana and love to go out to eat, you may not be able to dine at this popular seafood restaurant much longer. It seems nowadays that more and more national restaurants are struggling to stay open or are having to consolidate and close some of their locations.

This Louisiana Seafood Restaurant May Be Closing Its Three Locations

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Ohio State

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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

Chicago, IL

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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?

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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

Jackson, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Jackson barbershop owner took matters into his own hands and successfully located a suspect in a burglary that occurred at his business, according to the Jackson Police Department.

Jackson Barbershop Owner Tracks Down Suspect After Break-In

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

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

North Carolina State

Town Talks

A recent social media update from Cherokee, the site of North Carolina's first and only cannabis dispensary, announced that adult-use recreational marijuana is coming soon. The Aug. 1 post is a landmark occasion. The Great Smoky Cannabis Co., run by Qualla Enterprises backed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee, will become the first N.C. recreational marijuana dispensary to fully open to adults over the age of 21.

Will recreational marijuana be legal in NC? What to know after Cherokee approved sales

Louisiana travelers should pay attention to this oddball travel tip. Believe it or not it could help save the life of a child.

Louisiana Travel Tip - Put a Crayon in Your Wallet, Here's Why

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Colorado State

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

Louisiana is a state of rich culture, vibrant music, and mouth-watering cuisine. From the lively streets of New Orleans to the serene bayous, Louisianans have their own unique set of sayings that perfectly capture the essence of life in the Pelican State. Here are twelve quirky sayings that only true Louisianans will understand.

12 Quirky Sayings That Only People From Louisiana Understand

Lafayette, LA

Over the last decade, the Lafayette Christian Academy Knights have been one of the most dominant winning programs regardless of classification in Louisiana. The last seven years, the Knights have made it all the way to the state championship game including four straight state championship wins from 2018-2021. Now, with the last two head coaches in Trev Faulk and Hunter Landry leaving LCA for Lafayette Renaissance, the Knights are committed to continue their winning ways by hiring one of the state’s rising young head coaches in Zach Lochard.

2024 GF Media Day Preview: Lafayette Christian Academy (Lafayette, LA)

Humor and Harmony kicks off with ribbon cutting, comedy show

A new type of paint could lower vehicle cabin temperatures. Lower cabin temperatures could reduce EV energy consumption. The paint might make it to production, but on a special-order basis. Nissan is testing paint that could help lower cabin temperatures and reduce energy use from air conditioning. The paint incorporates...

Nissan testing paint technology to lower cabin temps

Pittsboro, NC

When it comes to dining out, the search for that perfect restaurant experience can be daunting. However, the food experts at LoveFood.com have taken some of the guesswork out by compiling a list of the most famous restaurants in every state.

DESTINATION LOUISIANE: BREC`s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

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