Mobile County, AL

Williamson, NY

Russell, who joined the Williamson football staff in 2018, was removed from his volunteer assistant coaching job in the middle of last season. "JaMarcus Russell was relieved of his volunteer coaching duties at Williamson High School during the fall of last year," Mobile County Public School officials told WKRG Sports.

High school football: Former No. 1 pick Jamarcus Russell fired from alma mater after allegedly taking $74,000 check

California and Texas finished with the most former high school players selected in the 2024 NBA Draft with both states producing seven. The Golden State had the most first-round selections with three – Jared McCain (76ers), Yves Missi (Pelicans) and A.J. Johnson (Bucks). Bronny James of Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) will join his father LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers after being selected 55th overall.

NBA Draft: State-by-state look at where every pick played high school basketball

Missouri State

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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?

Jacksonville, FL

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

Sioux City, IA

Lincoln was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the Bishop Heelan Catholic Crusaders by a score of 1-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lincoln of the 16-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.

Softball Game Recap: Lincoln Takes a Loss

Clay County, MO

Beery, Sr. starred in films from 1913 until he died in 1946. He had a long acting career including the silent film era. His brother who was three years younger, Wallace Beery, was also an actor and an Academy Award winner. His son, Noah Beery, Jr. was a well-known character actor from The Rockford Files.

Actor Noah Beery, Sr. was from Clay County, Missouri and his son was a regular in The Rockford Files

Heavener finished her career with a 70-9 mark in the circle, a 0.67 ERA in 502 innings, 1,174 strikeouts, 27 no-hitters and four perfect games. Both of Pace's losses this season came to national champion Orange Beach (Ala.) but the LSU signee still mowed down 26 batters in those contests.

2024 MaxPreps All-America Team: Jayden Heavener of Pace headlines high school softball's best

Kansas City, MO

In 1932, Henry J. Talge founded the Rival Manufacturing Co. An immigrant from Russia born in 1892 (Enrich Jacob “Henry” Talge), Talge came to the Kansas City area in 1925. Talge was also close friends with President Harry S. Truman as depicted above.

Henry J. Talge: founder of Rival, maker of Crock-Pot in Kansas City, Missouri

Arkansas State

Branson, MO

Many believe the cryptid Ozark Howler is simply a folk monster like Momo. The Ozark Howler has been brought forward in oral traditions as a creature of the Ozark Mountains. The Ozark Mountains span parts of Missouri and Arkansas and have been home to this legendary creature that has captured the imagination of many. This elusive animal has been described as a large, black, and shaggy creature. Some say it looks like a very large cat. It's also been reported in numerous sightings, stories of which have been passed down through generations. Many wonder if the Ozark Howler is a real creature or simply a myth.

Missouri's Ozark Mountains: legend of the Ozark Howler and whether it's fact or fiction

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

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

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NBA Draft: Reed Sheppard piled up 3,727 points during legendary Kentucky high school career

Now Sheppard is being projected as a top five pick in Wednesday's NBA Draft according to the latest mocks by Kyle Boone and Gary Parrish of...

NBA Draft: Reed Sheppard piled up 3,727 points during legendary Kentucky high school career

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