Lahaina, HI

Columbus, OH

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

Boston, MA

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Phil Norman

The Covid pandemic has reshaped many aspects of our daily lives, not least of which is where and how we work. This shift has had a profound impact on businesses that once thrived on the hustle and bustle of office life, particularly cafes and restaurants nestled in bustling downtown areas. A stark example of this is Boston’s Milk Street Cafe, an institution since 1981, which recently found itself filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Another Well Known Cafe Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Unexpectedly

The Guardian

Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave

Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads

Houston, TX

Hattiesburg, MS

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Hattiesburg Police Department arrested three individuals in connection with the deadly shooting of 21-year-old Marcus "MJ" Daniels, Jr., charging each with capital murder according to a press release from the Hattiesburg Police.

Multiple teens arrested on Capital Murder charge following death of MJ Daniels

Hawaii State

Honolulu, HI

Insider

As a Honolulu local, this is what I wish people knew about before they visited Hawaii, from important phrases to crucial travel rules and mistakes.

I was born and raised in Honolulu. Here are 7 things I wish tourists knew before they visited Hawaii.

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

Waikoloa Village, HI

ABC News

Hawaii Island police said they're investigating a possible shark attack that injured a 20-year-old man visiting the island from Romania.

20-year-old tourist injured in potential shark attack in Hawaii

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

North Carolina State

Southport, NC

Town Talks

According to a report by Sanluisobispo, alligators are notorious for getting into predicaments, and one apparently got lost in a vast Walmart parking lot along North Carolina’s coast.

Alligator loitering at North Carolina Walmart inspires jokes. ‘You can find anything at Walmart’

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

Bacon County, GA

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

The Independent

 Beachgoers should take their phones into the ocean to avoid having them boosted from the beach, Hawaii police warn. Honolulu police suggested in a recent Instagram that visitors use a waterproof bag to protect their valuables in the water instead of leaving them unattended. However, the good nature post was met with strong backlash online. One who took exception wrote, “how about doing your job?” Another commenter asked: “Is this a joke?”The police’s warning comes as locals complain about a spike in crime along the beach, with more than 160 thefts reported along Waikiki Beach last month. However, police...

Hawaii cops tell beachgoers to take their phones into the ocean to prevent thefts as locals claim a spike in crime

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

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

California State

Santa Barbara County, CA

Firefighters battling flames amid a heat wave in Southern California are struggling to gain control of a wildfire that has exploded to more than 13,000 acres.

California wildfires latest: Neverland Ranch in path of massive blaze

Butte County, CA

Oroville, CA

Thousands were ordered to evacuate in northern California ahead of a fire burning in Butte County, as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave in the West is building. Cal Fire reported that three firefighters suffered injuries on the fire and thousands of people were still evacuated early today near Oroville. Several others were injured today.

Thompson Fire burns in northern California

In the ever-turbulent fast food industry, another big name has encountered financial turbulence. Miracle Restaurant Group, an Arby's franchisee known for its "we have the meats" slogan, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This isn't just a minor hiccup; it's a significant setback for a company that's been a staple in the fast food scene across several states including Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

A major fast food chain operator has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Firefighters made progress Friday against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage assessments raised the number of destroyed structures to 25, and forecasters said heat and fire risk were expanding on the West Coast.

Firefighters make progress against wildfires in California

CBS Sacramento

An accomplished surfer and occasional actor died after sustaining fatal injuries in a shark attack off the island of Oahu in Hawaii, authorities said. Tamayo Perry, 49, was also a professional lifeguard for City and County of Honolulu Ocean Safety.Perry was attacked while he was surfing near Goat Island on Sunday afternoon, Shayne Enright of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department said Sunday at a news conference that was streamed by CBS affiliate Hawaii News Now.Honolulu Ocean Safety and the city's fire, police and emergency medical services departments responded to Mālaekahana Beach on Oahu's North Shore just before 1 p.m. after a...

"Legendary" surfer Tamayo Perry killed in shark attack in Hawaii

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

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

Thomas County, GA

Vanishing Georgia

According to Pebble Hill Plantation, “The original Piney Grove Church was organized as Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church in 1885 as a “Bush Arbor” by black families who lived and worked on the plantation. The first wooden church structure was built by Mrs. Kate Hanna Ireland Harvey for the plantation’s staff and their families. Every […]

Piney Grove Church, 1936, Thomas County

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Kula, HI

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Kualapuu, HI

Hawaii News Now

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Lahaina fire survivors may soon be able to build temporary housing in burn zone

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Lahaina fire survivors may soon be able to build temporary housing in burn zone

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