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<div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4FYGIj_0uzUlPdg00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4FYGIj_0uzUlPdg00" width="1920" height="1080" ></p><p>" </p> Bronx native Alejandro Heredia is releasing his debut novel, 'Loca', which focuses on a Bronx summer day as the setting and inspiration for his story. News 12's Noelle Lilley sat down with the author to talk about how the borough inspired his writing. " <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate></div>

Columbus, OH

Las Vegas, NV

RadarOnline

Court filings have revealed that the man charged with Tupac's murder, Keefe D, was a "confidential police informant" who tried to implicate hip hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs in the rapper's death. The damning 179-page document, filed by Las Vegas prosecutors, alleges that Keefe worked undercover with LAPD detectives after volunteering information about his role in Tupac's fatal shooting.The court papers detail how Keefe, known as Duane Davis, became an informant after getting caught "trafficking a large amount of drugs" by the task force. Despite denying involvement in Biggie Smalls' murder, Keefe provided a recorded confession to the police about...

Tupac Murder Suspect Worked Undercover With the Police to Implicate Sean 'Diddy' Combs in Rapper's Death: Report

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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	50 Cent is taking a victory lap after winning $1 billion in a Power lawsuit. The suit was brought forward by Cory Ghost Holland Sr., former drug kingpin, accusing Fif of ripping off his life story to create the hit TV series. The Queens emcee took to Instagram, where he shared a screenshot of the story and joked about Holland. “Fool thought he was Ghost. da f**k wrong wit these [ninja emoji]’s man LOL,” he typed in the caption.50 Cent Tributes Late Grandfather With Heartfelt Instagram Posts




	According to AllHipHop, on Saturday (Aug. 3), Judge Analisa Torres ruled in favor of...

50 Cent Takes Victory Lap After Winning $1 Billion ‘Power’ Lawsuit

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

2024 has been a year to forget for Sean “Diddy” Combs. In March, the hip-hop mogul’s homes were raided by the FBI and Homeland Security. Then in May, CNN released an alarming video of Combs abusing his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Tupac’s Family Lawyers up Amid Diddy Allegations...

Tupac’s Family Hires Lawyers Over Claim Diddy Paid for Rapper’s Murder

Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Kareem Burke, Vast Aire, DJ Eclipse, Shyheim and DJ COOL V, DJ EFN, Percee P and DJ Clue were among the many others expressing their condolences. Kid Capri shared a somber message with his Instagram followers on Saturday (August 4), revealing M.O.P. affiliate Foxx had died. The...

Kid Capri Reveals M.O.P. Affiliate Foxx Has Died: DJ Premier, Fat Joe, Prince Po & More React

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

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Actor Jim Nabors was so popular with his portrayal of Gomer Pyle on TV's classic country sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), that he was spun off into his own series, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (CBS, 1964-69). But when Nabors left the Griffith series, the void was filled by George Lindsay playing Goober Pyle, Gomer's cousin.

When Jim Nabors' Gomer was replaced by George Lindsay's Goober on TV's 'The Andy Griffith Show'

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

Rapper Chino XL's friends and family sadly announced Monday the veteran MC died Sunday ... shattering several generations of the hip hop community.

Rapper Chino XL Dead at 50, Dozens of Hip Hop Stars Pay Tribute

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Tampa, FL

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

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

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Bronx, NY

The Bronx, NY - KRS-One, Fat Joe, MC Lyte and various other Hip Hop legends celebrated the genre’s 51st birthday by going on a “Walk This Way” march through the Bronx this past weekend. Joined by the likes of Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Caz, Master...

KRS-One, Fat Joe, MC Lyte & More Celebrate Hip Hop's 51st Birthday With Bronx March

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News 12's Noelle Lilley sat down with the author to talk about how the borough inspired his writing.

Bronx author to release first book

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