Jackson County, MI

Jack Milko Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Tiger Woods had it going early, then the train completely fell off the tracks during the...

Tiger Woods stymied by Royal Troon, posts disastrous 1st round at Open Championship

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Starting on Thursday, the best golfers in the world will be playing at the Royal Troon Golf Club in South Ayrshire, Scotland for the 152nd Open Championship. It’s the oldest major in all of golf and the betting favorite heading into the prestigious events is the World’s #1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler. He has (+400) odds to win. Scheffler has won six events this year, including his second green jacket at Augusta. The 28-year-old is the betting favorite heading into the final major of the year.

Scottie Scheffler, the World’s #1 golfer, is the betting favorite to win the Open Championship

Detroit, MI

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Kianna Writes

Lefty’s Famous Cheesesteaks, Hoagies, & Grill, a once-thriving restaurant chain based in Detroit, is now grappling with unexpected closures and internal strife. Founded in 2012 by Sam Berry, Lefty’s expanded rapidly, boasting a network of 52 stores across several states by 2020. However, recent developments have seen this number dwindle dramatically to just 20 remaining locations.

A Michigan restaurant chain unexpectedly closes due to a family feud over business

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

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

Athlon Sports

Phil Mickelson is looking to turn back the clock this week at The Open Championship.  Mickelson, who in 2016 finished runner-up to Henrik Stenson at Royal Troon in one of the best Open duels in history, hopes to find some of the same magic this week in Scotland.  Slated to begin his first ...

Phil Mickelson’s Open Championship Outfit Has Golf World Buzzing

Kansas State

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Florida State

NBC News

John Nieporte, a PGA head golf professional at Trump International Golf Club in Florida, praised Trump's golf skills, saying that he's not only a great boss but also "one hell of a golfer." He praises witnessing Trump's generosity and character for the past 25 years.

Florida golf club employee says Trump is 'one hell of a golfer'

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

King County, WA

Enumclaw, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

Just in time for more reasonable weather in the low to mid 80s is a great reason to get outside for some family fun. The King County Fair is taking place at the Enumclaw Expo Center from Thursday, July 11th through Sunday, July 14th.

4 Days of Old Fashioned Fun at the King County Fair

Austin, TX

When Texas rising sophomore Farah O’Keefe wants a competitive match, she never has to look too hard. It’s just one of the perks of playing for a school that ran away with the Big 12 title in both men’s and women’s golf this year. “We all...

Farah O'Keefe earns medalist honors at Women's Western Amateur

Louisiana State

M Henderson

Red rice is a traditional Gullah recipe with roots in West Africa. Similar to jambalaya and paella, this recipe uses left-over cooked rice and is seasoned with Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Louisiana-Style Red Rice

Have you ever wondered what life was like in the past? In Minnesota, you can step back in time by visiting ghost towns. These are places where people once lived, but now only empty buildings remain. Here are some of Minnesota's most interesting ghost towns!

This Hidden Trail Through Minnesota's Ghost Towns Will Transport You Back In Time

Ligonier, PA

CBS Pittsburgh

LIGONIER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- When you're discussing the best golf holes in Western Pennsylvania, you can't forget the 10th hole at Laurel Valley Golf Club, which is known for bringing a tough start to the back nine at the course.The 10th hole is a dogleg right that can play as long as 465 yards, with middle tees playing around 430 yards.The tee shot is critical on the 10th hole with bunkers strategically placed on both sides of the fairway. "On the right side in particular, if you miss the bunker to the right, you're going to be in a beautiful,...

Laurel Valley Golf Club's 10th hole brings challenging start to back nine

PGA Tour golfer Si Woo Kim was hit with a one-shot penalty during the first round of The Open, according to a report. Kim fell foul of the golf rules after he caused his ball to move whilst he was addressing his second shot on the sixth fairway at Royal Troon.

Report: PGA Tour pro hit with penalty at The Open after breaking golf rule

Georgia State

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Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

CBS Sports

Patrick McDonald just locked in his British Open 2024 best bets for the final golf major of the year at Royal Troon Golf Club

2024 Open Championship picks, field, predictions, odds: Golf expert high on Brooks Koepka at Royal Troon

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

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

It's so hot in Kansas City that there is little else to do than stay in and enjoy the company of a sweet cat. Don't have a cat? Want more cats? Here are five great options, all ready and waiting just for you at local area shelters.

Keep cool with these five amazing cats

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Golf Scores from Local Tournaments

Anne Faucher studies a putt during her match Wednesday at the Jackson County Women Golf Association Match Play Championships at Sharp Park Golf Course. JTV Sports....

Golf Scores from Local Tournaments

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