Missouri State

Morris, OK

Columbus, OH

Orange County, CA

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Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Matthew 12:18-21 – “Here is my servant, whom I have chosen, the one I love, and with whom I am pleased. I will send my Spirit upon him, and he will announce my judgment to the nations. He will not argue or shout, or make loud speeches in the streets. He will not break off a bent reed, nor put out a flickering lamp. He will persist until he causes justice to triumph, and on him all peoples will put their hope.”

Quiet Whispers

Sturgis, MI

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Karla Marie Speaks

During a chilly foggy night on November 30th, 2018, 23-year-old Brittany Nichole Shank vanished without a trace, leaving behind a community puzzled and a family heartbroken. Her story is one of struggle, hope, and unanswered questions that continue to haunt those who knew her.

6-Year-Old Michigan Cold Case: The 2018 Disappearance of Brittany Shank

The summer is a good time to take stock of how your kids are faring. Are they doing something that excites them? Do they wake up every morning eager to get going? Are they happy?. I did not ask about their grades, because if you answered "yes" to those questions,...

I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults: 4 things they always did when their kids were young

At 3 months old, a baby is graduating from the newborn stage and quickly developing important milestones, like following moving objects and grasping or shaking toys. Parents can encourage a child’s development through playtime with toys, ultimately helping their little ones learn to distinguish colors, stimulate their hearing, and more.

The Best Toys for 3-Month-Olds to Promote Motor Development and Bonding

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

Denver, CO

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

North Carolina State

Town Talks

North Carolina is home to a variety of communities, each with its own unique character. Among these are places known for their affluence, high educational attainment, and perceived sense of superiority—qualities that some might consider snobbish.

These are Top 4 Snobbiest Places In North Carolina For 2024

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Arkansas State

When Andrew Palmer was in sixth grade, he broke his leg and never walked again. "He doesn't heal like other kids do," Andrew's mother, Katherine Palmer tells TODAY.com. Andrew, a 14-year-old rising freshman, lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive neuromuscular condition that causes muscle weakness, breathing difficulties and heart problems. The average lifespan for Duchenne muscular dystrophy is around 22 years, according to Katherine.

Mom surprises teen son with a power wheelchair. His reaction will bring you to tears

Returning to a career after focusing on raising children can be both exciting and daunting. If you’re a parent contemplating this transition, here are some essential pointers to help you get started:. Assess your skills and interests to identify potential career paths that align with your goals, and consider...

Back to School: Starting a new career after being a stay-at-home parent

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

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

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

The Bobby Bones Show

Amy Shares Exciting Update On Her Kids

Alaska State

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Williamsburg, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

Milton, FL

WyoFile

The man shot and killed by rangers at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday approached a building occupied by roughly 200 people while firing a semi-automatic rifle, park officials announced Tuesday.

Yellowstone shooter approached building with 200 people inside while firing rifle, park says

Okmulgee, OK

Preston, OK

Boynton, OK

Hitchita, OK

Schulter, OK

Council Hill, OK

Haskell, OK

Beggs, OK

Wainwright, OK

Dewar, OK

Henryetta, OK

Taft, OK

Muskogee, OK

Bixby, OK

Oktaha, OK

Redbird, OK

Rentiesville, OK

Mounds, OK

Glenpool, OK

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Leading Morris Public Schools with Vision and Dedication

Becky Alexander, the newly appointed Superintendent of Morris Public Schools, is ready to lead the district with her deep-rooted connection to the community and extensive experience...

Leading Morris Public Schools with Vision and Dedication

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