Conyers, GA

On Tuesday Laniya Smith was dialed in as he went 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. She played a big game the last time she faced Salem, so the team probably should've seen her coming. Smith's strong effort led Rockdale County over Salem and she'll get a...

Laniya Smith Game Report: vs Salem

Delray Beach, FL

On Monday Judd Taylor made a splash, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He played a big game the last time he faced American Heritage, so the team probably should've seen him coming. Taylor and Altamont will head...

Judd Taylor Game Report: vs American Heritage

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Tampa, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

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

Georgia State

Floyd County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), three former officers from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), one GDC investigator, and a former Floyd County deputy have been charged for the aggravated assault of an inmate at the Floyd County Jail.

Five Former Georgia Law Enforcement Officers Charged With Aggravated Assault Against Inmate

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Ranked No. 24 nationally, the Lancers are one of four programs from Southern California's Trinity League included in our look at the top 10 toughest schedules. No. 1 Mater Dei (Santa Ana) has the second-toughest slate while No. 4 St. John Bosco (Bellflower) and Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita) are also featured.

High school football: Top 10 toughest schedules for 2024 season

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Houston, TX

High school football highlights of Texas' Jaydon Blue during his junior season at Klein Cain (Houston, TX). He was a first team selection on the 2020 MaxPreps Junior All-America Team after rushing for 2,155 yards and 30 touchdowns in 11 games.

Texas' Jaydon Blue high school football highlights

Texas State

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

Brunswick, GA

Glynn County, GA

The Current GA

From Glynn County Emergency, Tuesday at 10:35 a.m: The Emergency Operations Center and Emergency Shelter in Glynn County will both cease operations at noon today. The offices are set to reopen on Wednesday, August 7. Currently, the county and city are conducting a Damage Assessment to address the impact of the recent events. Public Works crews from both the City and County worked overnight to clean up debris and manage stormwater. Glynn County experienced 35 reports of downed trees, while the City of Brunswick had 3 reports. Additionally, power outages spiked at 9000 during Debby, but have since reduced to around 1000. Glynn County Schools are still on track to commence classes on Thursday, August 8. Today, maintenance work is underway on school facilities, and Open Houses are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 7.

TS Debby: Glynn County updates

Penn, PA

Hollidaysburg, PA

WTAJ

HOLLIDAYSBURG (WTAJ) — The phrase ‘close, but no cigar,’ was popularized in the 1800s when carnivals handed out cigars as prizes. (What a time to be alive) Over the last few seasons that phrase has been the story of Penn Cambria football, a program that’s still without a district title. “Our class specifically, we’ve been […]

Sportsbeat Preview: Penn Cambria Panthers

Arizona State

Based on our methodology, the Sabercats amassed 736 points from 2004 to 2023 to edge Chandler, which finished second with 704 points. Chandler won six state championships since 2004 including five straight from 2016-20. Our methodology includes:. • Top 25 finishes in the MaxPreps state computer rankings (25 points awarded...

Top 25 most dominant Arizona high school football programs of last 20 years

Wisconsin State

Red Grange, Jim Brown, Dick Butkus, Dan Marino, Joe Montana and Charles Woodson. The Great Lakes region has cultivated a bumper crop of prep talent that's gone on to rank among the greatest players in football history. Here's a look at the next batch – the 2024 Preseason MaxPreps All-Great Lakes Region Football Team.

High School Football: 2024 All-Great Lakes Region Preseason Football Team - Defense

Montana State

Wyoming State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Clay County, FL

Middleburg, FL

Clay County officials are warning some Middleburg residents to keep an eye on rising waters in Black Creek after Tropical Storm Debby. The north prong of Black Creek has reached 20 feet deep as of Tuesday afternoon — 4 feet above flood stage — and the south prong near Penney Farms was at just over 15 feet, according to National Weather Service data .

Black Creek flooding could drive out residents

Saxton, PA

New Enterprise (WTAJ) — When Tussey Mountain made the trip to Northern Bedford High School, home of their rivals, for the Inter-County Conference media day, second-year head coach Jacob Dasher wasn’t thrilled with about ICC coaches picking the team to finish last. “I think we were a lot better team this year than we were […]

Sportsbeat Preview: Tussey Mountain Titans

To build confidence in voting rolls, Georgia digitized a cancellation process. Instead, they exposed voter data to exploitation. The website launched this week by Georgia’s secretary of state intended to help individuals to cancel their voter status and to increase confidence in the state’s electoral rolls has instead exposed private personal data of voters, according to an investigation by The Current .

Georgia voter cancellation portal requires second round of security fixes

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Samaya Williams Game Report: vs Salem

On Tuesday Samaya Williams made a splash, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She...

Samaya Williams Game Report: vs Salem

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