Marietta, GA

Harrison, GA

Jennifer Avila did her part (and then some), scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3 for the 'W'. Avila will have a chance to log another big game when she takes on Harrison on Tuesday. Avila's big game helped Osborne snap a eight-game streak of losses on the road. Can Avila lead Osborne to another win and start a streak of a new kind? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.

Jennifer Avila Game Report: @ Coretta Scott King YWLA

Iowa State

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Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

New Hampshire State

High school volleyball has tossed up the first serve on the 2024 season as several states are underway with more on the way in the coming weeks. MaxPreps begins its coverage by spotlighting the best player in each state. From All-Americans to up-and-comers, players were identified based on last year's...

High school volleyball: Best player in all 50 states heading into the 2024 season

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

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Georgia State

Rome, GA

High School On SI

Several players were injured in the bus crash that occurred Friday night after a preseason scrimmage against Rockmart

Rome (Georgia) cancels first game versus Creekside in the aftermath of bus crash

Syracuse, UT

North Logan, UT

After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Syracuse is finally coming home. They will host the Ridgeline Riverhawks at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Soccer Game Preview: Syracuse Plays at Home

Quincy, MA

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Lagrange, GA

Two games in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic kickoff the 2024 Georgia high school football season.

Georgia High School Football Scoreboard for 8-14-2024

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

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

Park City, UT

Salem, UT

Uintah kept a clean sheet against Park City on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Park City Miners and snuck past 1-0. Give the Utes' defense some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout. Their one-goal win came courtesy of Emma Glenn, who's now up...

Soccer Game Recap: Uintah Triumphs

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Atlanta, GA

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Georgia high school football kicks off this week across the state, with a significant focus spotlighting on the matchups at the Corky Kell and Dave Hunter Classic. The event has been an impressive showcase of Peach State football talent since 1992, which has included numerous powerhouse teams. This year, the...

2024 Corky Kell and Dave Hunter Classic schedule: How to watch the Georgia high school football kickoff

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Plymouth, MA

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Illinois State

Napa, CA

The 6-foot-5 guard earned third team MaxPreps Junior All-America honors last season with averages of 24 points, six rebounds and four assists per game, helping Huntington Expression Prep (Huntington, W.Va.) to a 20-10 record. Peterson excelled for Phenom United at the Adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road championship event, averaging 28.2 points,...

High school basketball: Class of 2025 five-star prospect Darryn Peterson transfers to Prolific Prep

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

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

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

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Softball Game Preview: Cross Creek Leaves Home

The Cross Creek Razorbacks will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Burke County Bears. First pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on...

Softball Game Preview: Cross Creek Leaves Home

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