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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

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

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Orlando, FL

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Akeena

Orlando’s beloved New York Bagel And Deli, a hotspot for anyone craving a taste of the Big Apple, has hit a snag. Known for its extensive menu that includes New York-style bagels, pizza, heroes, wraps, and more, the eatery recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection.

Dead and live roaches, food and coffee lids stored on the floor- Beloved Florida eatery closed

Kentucky State

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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

Mallorca, Spain, is a magnet for multi-millionaires and megayachts. This time, it is the address of the mammoth 464-foot-long Yas superyacht. The once-deadly warship of the Dutch Navy, owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, graced Club de Mar in Palma with some very careful help from the port pilots. Being the 14th longest private yacht in the world, it demanded expert local navigation akin to that of oil tankers, and the port pilots were instrumental in the smooth docking of the $180 million superyacht.

This Abu Dhabi royal’s superyacht is so large that port pilots that help dock massive oil tankers had to guide the $180 million superyacht to safely moor in Mallorca. Longer than two Olympic sized swimming pools the goliath can accommodate 60 guests and is one of the fastest vessels.

Chicago, IL

Orland Park, IL

Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) It was only last week when the popular Italian eatery, Buca di Beppo reduced its locations by 20% by closing 13 restaurants across the country. One of those locations was in the Chicago suburb of Orland Park, leaving only one Chicago restaurant remaining -- Yorktown Center in Lombard.

Popular Casual Italian Chain Shuts Down Orland Park Location, Files for Bankruptcy

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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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

Lakeland, FL

Polk County, FL

Uncovering Florida

According to a recent post on the Polk County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, a couple's romantic weekend took a criminal turn when 34-year-old Olivia Ramsey, of Winterhaven, and 33-year-old Brad Imbody, of Lake Wales, decided to steal a 2018 silver Nissan in Lakeland and drive around selling methamphetamine together. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Grady Judd, ended the couple's unlawful activities.

Romantic Weekend: Couple Steal Car, Sell Meth Together

Orange County, FL

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Los Angeles County, CA

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

Colorado State

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

Montblanc has introduced a limited edition version of its Star Legacy Exo Tourbillon to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Meisterstück writing instrument and pay tribute to Enheduanna, the world’s earliest known author. The Meisterstück, German for masterpiece, was originally released in 1924 and has gone on to become the most famous writing instrument of any Montblanc collection over the last century. The limited edition timepiece is a fitting tribute to the iconic pen that has been the choice of some of the biggest political and cultural figures, including Nelson Mandela and President Kennedy.

Celebrating a century of Meisterstück: Montblanc’s limited edition Star Legacy Exo Tourbillon honors Enheduanna, the world’s first known author

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I don't know about you, but where I'm at... it's still sooooo hot. The country as a whole has been under a huge heat wave this past week and today is no exception! I will say though, that we are lucky to have a dry heat instead of a humid heat. At least I don't feel like I'm drowning and on fire at the same time.

Black Cherry Ice Cream Sandwiches

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

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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Million-dollar Moo! Viatina-19, the world’s most expensive cow, sold for a whopping $4 million at auction.

It may have been a dog’s day, but it certainly is the cow’s year as the world’s most expensive cow has been taken to auction and...

Million-dollar Moo! Viatina-19, the world’s most expensive cow, sold for a whopping $4 million at auction.

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