Florida State

The hard work, dedication, and care from Thoroughbred professionals like Sherry Rose Mansfield is what drives the breeding and racing industries. The Florida horse community lost one of its brightest sparks in early July when Mansfield died at the age of 74. Mansfield, a native of White Salmon, Wash., owned...

Longtime Florida Horsewoman Mansfield Dies at 74

West Virginia State

The West Virginia-bred filly Direct the Cat (Redirect), who was profiled in TDN earlier this month after winning six straight races by a combined 58 3/4 lengths, had her year-long, huge-margin win streak stopped Saturday night when she ran second at Charles Town in the $75,000 Sylvia Bishop Memorial S. for state-bred 3-year-old fillies.

Off At 1-10 Odds, West Virginia Filly's One-Year Win Streak Halted By Uncoupled Stablemate

Saratoga Springs, NY

The $1 million, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes Saturday at Saratoga Race Course is one of the most important races in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic division as well as one of the marquee summertime races in U.S. horse racing. The 1 1/8-mile dirt race is a “Win and You’re In” Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series qualifier for the Longines Classic, giving the race winner an automatic berth to the $7 million Classic to be held Nov. 2 at Del Mar.

2024 Whitney Stakes Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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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

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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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

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Mount Berry, GA

MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – Women’s Cross-Country season is ready for their 2024 season, consisting of 5 meets before the SAA Championship. With five seniors on the roster, the Vikings are hungry for their claim at the Southern Athletic Association Trophy. August 31st begins the new season with Coach Paul Deaton and the team hosting the Mixed Relay Meet and then following that meet with the Equal Distance Meet for back-to-back host events. Those will be the only home events for the Vikings though, they then hit the road to Memphis, Tennessee, for the Rhodes Invitational to end September. Starting October,…

Women’s Cross-Country Set for 2024 Season

KEEPING A THOROUGHBRED healthy and fit for racing is a multi-factorial equation. In recent years, more attention has been given to the importance of gut health when it comes to overall equine health management.

August 2024 - Gut Health

(MA) Meet Gary, a small little Dachshund with a big personality! This pup grew up living comfortably in a home with his owner who adored him. Sadly, tragedy struck when Gary's owner passed away unexpectedly, leaving him all on his own.

Little Dachshund Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For A New Family

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

Fort Mitchell, KY

Running the ball and stopping the run. That has been two major points of emphasis for the Beechwood football team early on in practice as they ramp up preparations for the upcoming season. In order to get state title No. 18, the Tigers know they must improve in those two areas. They had an electric offense thanks to Clay Hayden and company in 2023, but a lot of their damage was done through the air.

Four downs with Beechwood

Trigg County, KY

The Trigg County Lady Wildcats will have some new faces on the field in 2024 as a talented freshmen class joins key players returning from last season’s 18-win team. Watch freshmen Landie Hite and Lilly Richardson feed Leiah Hite for the only goal in Trigg’s 1-0 win over Louisville Holy Cross and notch the Max’s Moment.

Max’s Moment – Trigg Freshman Feed the Goal

Kentucky State

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

Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Nebraska State

Grand Island, NE

A man convicted on a second-degree murder charge in the 2023 killing of a horseman at Fonner Park has been sentenced to more than eight decades in prison. A number of Nebraska news outlets reported July 30 that Logan Hunts Horse had been sentenced to 88-134 years in prison for the March 2023 killing of Todd Scherer, a 62-year-old horseman based at Fonner.

Court Sentences Man Convicted of Murder at Fonner Park

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Neat Seeks Grade 2 Win in Hall of Fame Stakes

The first time Neat tackled a grade 2 turf stakes, it did not go as planned. The 3-year-old son of Constitution suffered a wide trip in...

Neat Seeks Grade 2 Win in Hall of Fame Stakes

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