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Casey County, KY

Georgia State

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

The Pigskin Classic, a flag football tournament scheduled to be held in Lebanon on Saturday, July 6, has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled for some time in November.

Flag football tournament in Lebanon postponed

Alexandria, VA

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The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

Buford, GA

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

As Independence Day approaches, the Transportation Cabinet’s Kentucky Office of Highway Safety is reminding everyone to plan for a safe ride home if the holiday celebrations include alcohol. The holiday can turn tragic when individuals drive while impaired. It is never acceptable to drink alcohol and drive – even...

Make it a safe Fourth of July on roads

Marion County, KY

As far as tourism goes, it looks like 2023 was another good year for Marion County. Improving from solid numbers in 2022, Kentucky tourism generated nearly $14 billion in spending, as well as 95,235 jobs, $3,471 billion in labor income, and nearly $1 billion in state and local taxes.

2023 tourism report shows growth for Marion County

Missouri State

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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

I don’t know whose idea it was to put a splash pad out at Idle Hour Park but it sure looks like they have a winner. I go out to the park a lot during the summer to jog at various times during the day. I’ve seen multiple little kids out there at any time that I go with all sorts of family members watching them. I’ve not seen it empty yet.

The splash pad

Norfolk, VA

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Los Angeles, CA

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The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

Carthage, MO

Richard Marlin Perkins was an American zoologist born March 28, 1905. Most may remember him from the television series, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, along with his co-host, Jim Fowler, which ran from 1963 through 1985. This show received four Emmy awards.

Marlin Perkins: from Carthage, Missouri to co-hosting 'Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom'

Jacksonville, FL

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Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

Joplin, MO

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

Greene County, MO

On September 30, 1970, in the early hours of the morning after midnight, two tractor-trailer rigs were rolling eastbound on I-44 in Greene County. The drivers had no idea what was going to happen.

The I-44 explosion in Greene County, Missouri over 50 years ago: a tragedy that's still remembered

Virginia State

For General Hospital fans in the Commonwealth, there is an update. Josh Kelly, who portrays Cody Bell, has revealed he is dating Chloe Lanier, who used to play nasty Nelle Benson on the ABC soap. Soaps in Depth broke the news, and Virginia viewers are reacting on Facebook.

General Hospital breaking news actor Josh  Kelly is dating former cast member Chloe Lanier

Houston, TX

Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the NBA draft last wweek, adding a elite long-range shooter to their young team. “We ended up with Reed as the best player in the draft by quite a bit, the best prospect we thought … and kind of the only guy we were really focused on,” general manager Rafael Stone said. “So if he had not gotten to us we would have probably traded down or out of the draft. When we had the opportunity to pick him, we jumped on it.”

Reed Sheppard excited about move to NBA

Indianapolis, IN

High school baseball players using non-wood bats will have greater flexibility in using substances to enhance their grip with a change that brings consistency to Rule 1-3-2. This rule revision was one of two proposed by the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee after its annual rules meeting held June 2-4 at The Alexander hotel in Indianapolis. The rules changes were accepted by the NFHS Board of Directors and are effective with the 2025 season.

Baseball rule changes aim to minimize risks

Saint Louis, MO

The historic Halsey-Packard Building is at 2201-11 Locust in St. Louis, Missouri. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 14, 2005. This building has also been known as the Packard Motor Car Co., Berry Motor Car Co., or Packard Lofts. This building has been used as a warehouse and an automobile showroom and dealership.

The 1913 Halsey-Packard Building in St. Louis, Missouri was transformed into Packard Lofts

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Rebels Lee, Demrow, and Cain end season at KHSAA Tennis State

Skyler Lee, Gracie Demrow, and Kyra Cain competed against the best in Kentucky at...

Rebels Lee, Demrow, and Cain end season at KHSAA Tennis State

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