Nebraska State

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

On Tuesday, Daily Coffee Press submitted a questionnaire to both candidates in the Tax Commissioner runoff election, Shanda Henderson and Angela Harper. The first 10 questions were submitted by Daily Coffee Press, with the following questions submitted by members of the community.

Tax Commissioner Runoff Candidate Angela Harper Responds to Daily Coffee Press Questionnaire

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Newark, NJ

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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

Nevada State

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Nick Davies

The vast and arid Nevada desert, with its harsh conditions and remote expanses, has long been a source of eerie legends and unsettling tales. Among the most chilling are the accounts of cannibalism that have surfaced throughout history. This article explores the dark legends and historical accounts of cannibalism in the Nevada desert, shedding light on the grim reality and the myths that have captivated the imagination.

Cannibalism in the Nevada Desert: Dark Legends and Historical Accounts

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

Charles

The United States is home to a myriad of spooky locations that have captured the imaginations of ghost hunters and thrill-seekers alike. From haunted houses to eerie cemeteries, these places offer a glimpse into the supernatural and the unknown. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, these destinations provide a chilling adventure that will leave you with goosebumps. Here, we explore some of the scariest places in America.

Ghostly Grounds: The Scariest Places Across the United States

Imagine you’re driving through the vast expanse of the American Southwest at dusk. The sun is slowly setting, casting long shadows over the rugged landscape. Suddenly, you spot a figure running alongside your car, keeping pace effortlessly. You speed up, but the figure remains. Your heart races as you realize you’re encountering one of the most feared entities in Navajo folklore: a Skinwalker. Even though this seems like something straight out of a horror movie, there are actually plenty of people claiming that this exact thing happened to them. But is it all just a product of their imagination, or are Skinwalkers real? That’s the question that we want to answer today.

Skinwalkers: The Mythical Beings Haunting Navajo Folklore

You may be curious why forgotten oil industry ghost towns have vanished. The disappearance is a result of economic downturns, resource depletion, neglect, and corporate disengagement. As oil wells dried up, businesses suffered, and populations dwindled. Neglected infrastructure worsened degradation, and economic challenges converged to push these towns into abandonment. The shifting economic landscape reshaped these once vibrant communities, displacing residents and leading to job losses. Despite challenges in preservation, these ghost towns hold historical artifacts and architectural ruins offering insights into their past. Their lost heritage awaits rediscovery, revealing tales of resilience and innovation.

Why Have Forgotten Oil Industry Ghost Towns Vanished?

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Wyoming State

A special legislative session is once again on the lips of Wyoming lawmakers. Less than three months after the Legislature voted against a special session to override gubernatorial vetoes, Rep. Mark Jennings (R-Sheridan) is circulating a letter amongst lawmakers that calls for a special session for a different reason.

Lawmaker calls for special session to ‘fight Biden’s war on Wyoming’

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on whether to allow cannabis dispensaries to stay open until midnight. State law allows marijuana dispensaries to stay open until midnight, but some jurisdictions such as Aurora shortened hours to 10 p.m. Council member Curtis Gardner has brought forth the ordinance to lengthen the hours.

Aurora considers midnight dispensary hours

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

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

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

The work of an early 20th-century photographer who set out on a 30-year mission to document Native American tribes was almost forgotten about entirely until his work was rediscovered years later. Born in 1868, Edward S. Curtis rose from humble beginnings in Whitewater, Wisconsin to become one of the most...

This Photographer Documented Native American Tribes Before They ‘Vanished’

California State

Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Alaska State

LOGAN, Utah — Will another big earthquake strike the Denali fault in Alaska? In 2002, a powerful earthquake along this fault, which runs 1,200 miles across Alaska and Canada, caused significant damage to remote villages and infrastructure in central Alaska. Recently, a team of researchers from Utah State University embarked on a mission to uncover the secrets of this sleeping giant.

Scientists uncover warning signs of future ‘large’ earthquakes along Alaska’s Denali fault

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‘Without our language, we die’: Nebraska’s Native tribes fight to save their languages

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‘Without our language, we die’: Nebraska’s Native tribes fight to save their languages

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