Alabama State

The difficulty of consistency and the rewards of one good day were on full display Friday in the TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite at Alabama’s Smith Lake. On the difficulty side, example No. 1 was Day 1 leader Hunter Shryock, whose 15-pound, 15-ounce limit Thursday was followed by 10-4 Friday. He dropped to 14th place.

Consistency difficult at Smith Lake

We’re diving into the action with the Elite anglers to uncover their Day 3 expectations for the 2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite at Smith Lake. Don’t miss out!

Smith Lake: Day 3 Angler Expectations

Ride along with Pat Renwick as he serves as the marshal for Kyle Patrick on Day 1 of the 2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite at Smith Lake.

Smith Lake: Pat’s Day 1 ride with Kyle Patrick

Florida State

Bass anglers have some new opportunities to catch IGFA world records. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA), which keeps track of record catches worldwide, recently announced changes to its bass record categories that will differentiate between Florida bass and largemouth bass and add a new record category for Alabama bass.

IGFA Shuffles Bass Records

White County, GA

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Now Habersham

A person was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being entrapped in farm equipment. The incident happened in White County in the area of Highway 254 between Asa Dorsey and Holiness Campground roads.

Trapped Patient Airlifted After Farm Equipment Rescue

WHEN A 36-YEAR-OLD Alabama insurance agent named Ray Scott acted on his big idea to elevate a particular fish to superstar status in 1967, he set in motion a fervor that remains today. Bass is the species that launched an industry. Scott’s concept for national, big-money bass tournaments bloomed into...

The Biggest Bass Ever Caught

Whiskey Riff

If given the choice between hitting the field for one snap in football pads against the Florida Gators' defense, or having a chance encounter on a golf course with an actual alligator in the Sunshine State, I'd take my chances on the former option. Even without pads, perhaps.

Because my goodness, I couldn't want any less part of this gator who emerged from the water with a massive fish in tow.

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Florida golf does indeed hit different. The good news is, this brave videographer who captured the gator having a feast just on the shore of the golf course was far enough...

Alligator Emerges From Florida Golf Course Pond With Big Ol’ Suckermouth Catfish In Its Jaws

Louisiana State

New Red Drum size and daily creel limits go into effect and will be enforced beginning June 20, 2024. Size Limit: 18-inch minimum and 27-inch maximum total length. Bull Reds: keeping Red Drum over 27 inches is prohibited. The retention of Red Drum by captain and crew on charter or...

Redfish Regs Change In A Big Way June 20 In Louisiana

Loranger, LA

USA TODAY

Authorities issued an Amber Alert for 4-year-old Erin Brunett and her 6-year-old sister after their mother's body was found in her Louisiana bedroom.

4-year-old Louisiana girl found dead, 6-year-old sister alive after frantic Amber Alert

Polk County, FL

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Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office uploaded a video today addressing the incident involving 36-year-old Joshua Garcia, a convicted felon and meth user. "You can't fix stupid, you can only arrest it," Sheriff Grady Judd noted in his morning briefing on the situation.

'You Can't Fix Stupid': Mother & Son Duo Arrested in Polk County

Trey McKinney has held down the top spot in the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year race for nearly the entire season, but after Day 2 of the TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite at Smith Lake, there’s a new name at the top of the leaderboard in reigning Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic Champion Justin Hamner.

AOY rankings shakeup at Smith

Jackson, MS

CBS News

Jackson, Miss. — A Louisiana woman was found dead in her home Thursday and her two young daughters were abducted and found hours later in Mississippi — one dead and the other alive, police said.A Louisiana resident who'd dated the woman was arrested in Jackson, Mississippi, in connection with the deaths and abductions, investigators said.The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana identified the suspect as 36-year-old Daniel Callihan."He had the victim's car along with her alive-and-well 6-year-old child," said office Chief Deputy Jimmy Travis.The body of the other child, a 4-year-old, was found near the car in a wooded area...

Suspect arrested after woman killed, her 2 daughters abducted and 1 killed

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Tennessee State

CULLMAN, Ala. — With the leaderboard as tight as it’s been at the TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite at Smith Lake, the door was open for any of the 50 remaining anglers in the tournament to move up the standings. Robert Gee is that guy. After lurking near the...

Gee squeaks into Day 3 lead in Bassmaster Elite Series event at Smith Lake

A bad day of fishing beats a good day of doing just about anything else.

Wetting some lines and sipping on ice cold beer, all while losing track of time out on the water like your inside of a casino? Sign me up. It really doesn't get any better than that, and there's only one thing that can ruin a fishing trip.

A snapping turtle.

Pound for pound, they are the nastiest, gnarliest, meanest reptiles on the planet. Their bites can exert a force of 210 Newtons (pretty impressive for their size), and they look as menacing as any other wild creature walking...

Snapping Turtle Nearly Takes Off Bass Fisherman’s Hand On The Release: “We Still Have All The Fingers”

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

King County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

A big game poacher was sentenced to 80 hours of community service and fined $8,000 by a King County judge, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported on Friday. Jason Smith, 29, was convicted for illegally killing four elk, four black bears, and five black-tailed deer in Western Washington, the department reports.

Man Sentenced for Poaching & Trespass: $8,000 Fine, 80 Hours Community Service

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Tangipahoa Parish, LA

HuffPost

The body of the girls’ mother was discovered Thursday at her Louisiana home.

Missing 6-Year-Old Rescued After 4-Year-Old Sister And Mom Found Dead

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

Minn Kota Quest for the Catch – Alex Wetherell at Wheeler Lake

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