Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Indiana State

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Franklin, IN

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Leslie Smalygo’s 2024 season has left no doubt that she is hungry for another appearance under the bright lights of the Thomas and Mack. Getting her one step closer to just that is a win at the Calgary Stampede. That also makes her your WPRA Athlete of the Week.

WPRA Athlete of the Week: Leslie Smalygo Leaves it All in the Arena at the Calgary Stampede

Ohio State

Hamilton, OH

News Wave

HAMILTON, OH - According to a press release issued by the Ohio Lottery on Friday, July 12, 2024, a fortunate lottery player has won $50,000 by playing the Ohio Lottery’s scratch-off game, Billion.

$50,000 Scratch-Off Winner Sold in Hamilton

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Pleasant Grove, UT

Rodeo On SI

Pleasant Grove, Utah, attracts rodeo contestants from across the countries for its world-renowned strawberries and cream...and rodeo.

Sweet Payouts and Treats Draw Top Cowboys to Strawberry Days

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

Wyoming State

More than 1,900 high school rodeo contestants and their families made the trek to Rock Springs, Wyoming to kick off the national finals.

National High School Rodeo Finals Blows Into Wyoming

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

Haven Meged is your No. 3 tie-down roper in the World after a Calgary Stampede win came his way. Meged’s performance in Pool B made him the No. 2 cowboy to advance and on Championship Sunday, he would be the only tie-down roper to make a sub 7-second run twice. A 6.9 in the Semifinals moved him to the Final Four where he was 6.7 seconds to win it all.

Haven Meged’s Calgary Stampede Success Falls into Place on Championship Sunday

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

Ocean Springs, MS

What a treat we have for you at the Chamber! The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street is hosting a Summer Tourism Campaign aimed at encouraging travelers to shop and dine in Ocean Springs this summer. The Pelican Pound Program is an incentive to help promote local businesses to those passing through...

$5 Let's You Shop or Dine in Ocean Springs "Like a Tourist"

Locust Grove, VA

Cheryl E Preston

The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

Ashland, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

ASHLAND – An Ashland man is facing charges after police say he broke into a...
The post Man breaks into Ashland cop’s home, is held at gunpoint first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Man breaks into Ashland cop’s home, is held at gunpoint

Arkansas State

Mayflower, AR

Arkansas’s small towns are at the heart of what makes Arkansas so special. Mayflower is a small community with lots of heart and is a great place to visit or live in Arkansas. Mayflower is a central Arkansas community only 20 miles from Little Rock, but with about 2,000...

Mayflower: Small Town Between Cities

Delano, PA

EAST MAHANOY JCT. – A woman was flown to a trauma center after a crash...
The post Woman flown following crash in Ryan Twp. first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Woman flown following crash in Ryan Twp.

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Saturday’s Demolition Derby Results From Clinton County Fairgrounds

Things heated up at the Derby Saturday evening at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. With high temperatures in the high 80’s around 45 cars were signed in...

Saturday’s Demolition Derby Results From Clinton County Fairgrounds

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