Maine State

Lewiston, ME

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Columbus, OH

Military.com

Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Carlson was removed from his post as the senior enlisted leader of the 173rd Airborne Brigade on July 16 "due to a loss of trust and confidence in his leadership," an Army spokesperson told Military.com.

Top Enlisted Leader of Army Airborne Brigade in Europe Fired After Investigation

South Carolina State

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Florida State

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Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Whether your barracks or bunks have a couch or not, these games will let you play with your (physically) closest friends, no internet required.

8 Best Video Games for Barracks Co-Op Action

A Marine Corps investigation released late Friday into an MV-22 Osprey crash off the northern coast of Australia that led to three fatalities last August pointed to "pilot error and complacency" as causing the accident.The investigation also found "several concerning maintenance practices" by the unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363. And, while investigators did not directly blame those practices for causing the crash, it concluded that the tiltrotor aircraft never should have been certified safe-for-flight that day.The Osprey was flying as part of Exercise Predator's Run when it crashed on Melville Island, north of the Australian city of Darwin. Two...

Fatal Marine Osprey Crash Investigation Points to Pilot Error, Safety Lapses While Revealing Heroic Rescue Effort

Ten House Republicans have raised objections to new limits on military parents' access to their teenagers' medical records, calling the policies "reprehensible" and saying they restrict a parent's ability to make health decisions for their children.A federal update in April to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's (HIPAA) privacy rules modified the circumstances in which a person's health information can be disclosed, particularly regarding reproductive health care.The modification followed the Supreme Court's decision in 2022 to overturn Roe v. Wade and prohibits doctors, insurance companies and other health organizations from disclosing patient information to state officials for investigations or...

DoD's Policy on Telling Parents About Teens' Health Rankles Some Congressional Republicans

If you’ve ever craved a classic deli experience in Florida, you might have turned to TooJay's—a chain beloved for its traditional deli fare and delicious baked goods. But if you were thinking of heading to their Villages location at 1129 Canal Street, you might want to wait a bit longer. The spot recently had a major hiccup and was shut down following a state inspection that uncovered 20 violations.

Florida Deli Shut Down for Bugs, Dirty Practices, and Cold Foods Not Kept Cool

Military bases in the path of Hurricane Debby were moving equipment, closing facilities and warning residents to be prepared as the storm made landfall Monday and started to move across the southeast United States.

Aircraft Evacuated, Bases Closed as Debby Batters Southeast US

Twentynine Palms, CA

A retired Marine Corps general whose body was found aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, in June died of natural causes, an autopsy report obtained by Military.com through a public records request found.Retired Maj. Gen. William Mullen, 59, was found by staff at the base's Roadrunner Inn, where he was staying in temporary lodging, according to the report. He was due to check out at 11 a.m. but did not, prompting staff to check on him by prying open the door to his room.Paramedics responded to the scene that afternoon and confirmed that Mullen had passed...

Retired Marine General Found Dead at Twentynine Palms Died of Natural Causes, Autopsy Shows

Electric vehicles are coming to U.S. military installations, but they might not be what you expect.

The Current (and Future) State of Military EVs

The Army is once again grappling with technical problems and is seemingly unable to reliably pay out education benefits to soldiers, just as deadlines for fall semester enrollments have passed at many universities.For at least a month, soldiers have been reporting issues accessing their benefits though Army IgnitED, an online portal that handles tuition payments and for years has been marred by technical issues. And the Army has no timeline on when a fix will be coming, according to a statement online from the service."We are tracking this issue," a statement on the Army IgnitED Facebook page said. "We don't...

Soldiers Hit with More Problems Accessing Education Benefits Amid Fall Enrollment Deadlines

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

I have nowhere to drive or store a seven-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement. I have no desire to fold my body into a Humvee ever again. But when I see either one bidding for less than the price of a used Corolla, I start to second-guess myself.Military surplus auctions are wild. There are new auctions every week. You can buy everything from uniform items to aviation maintenance supplies -- even operational vehicles. A quick search will turn up Humvees, MTVRs and even light-duty pickup trucks.So should you pull the trigger and buy one? The short answer is probably not, but...

Should You Buy a Surplus Military Vehicle?

An attorney representing two families who lost loved ones last November in an Air Force CV-22 Osprey crash due to a mechanical failure said a recently released accident report unfairly criticizes the crew, adding to the pain and suffering those families are experiencing.

Attorney Says Air Force's Osprey Accident Report 'Adds to the Deep Pain' of Gold Star Families by Blaming Crew

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Booneville man finds himself in jail after children in his care tested positive for drugs according to a press release from the Booneville Police. After being indicted by the Prentiss County Grand Jury, 22 year old Dustin Blade Asher of Booneville has been charged with Two Counts of Child Endangerment. This charge relates to two children in his care testing positive for drugs, according to the Boonevile police.

Booneville Man Arrested For Child Endangerment After Children Test Positive For Drugs

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

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Hebron, ME

Sgt. 1st Class Robert Card, the Army reservist who went on a shooting rampage in Lewiston, Maine, in October, seemed like a textbook case of someone who needed help. He was hearing voices, became increasingly paranoid, threatened people, and owned guns.

3 Army Officials Punished After Investigation of Maine Reservist's Mass Shooting Finds Numerous Failures

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