Louisiana State

Jefferson Parish, LA

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Sources at the Louisiana Lottery say Friday's Mega Millions drawing was quite lucrative for one Louisiana player. Here's what we know about the big winner.

Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday's Big Win

Philadelphia, PA

The pair were "enjoying each other's company" when the incident occurred, per police. A couple in Philadelphia wound up in the Schuylkill River while hooking up in a car. Early Wednesday morning, police responded to quite the interesting call -- after an SUV had to be pulled from the waters near the Columbia Bridge around 4:45 AM.

How Couple 'Getting Busy' In Car Wound Up Underwater In Philadelphia: Police

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Source - A horny Philly duo took "rocking the boat" to a whole new level when their steamy car session ended with a premature climax -- right into the river!. The unidentified pair were getting hot and heavy in the backseat of a 2020 Range Rover ... when one of them accidentally bumped into the gear shift -- sending them rolling into the Schuylkill River at 4:15 AM Wednesday.

Trashbag Philly Couple Accidentally Drives Their Range Rover Into The Schuylkill River While Doing It In The Backseat

Maryland State

Sag Harbor, NY

New York Post

The owner of a luxury $1.8 million Hamptons vacation rental where two Maryland sisters died in a fire sparked by a shoddy electrical job has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide — in a deal allowing him to escape jail time.

Peter Miller, 56, admitted to building an illegal outdoor kitchen that overloaded the electrical system of his $8,000-per-week pad in Sag Harbor — killing Jillian Wiener, 21, and her 19-year-old sister, Lindsay, as they vacationed with their terminally ill father in August 2022, Suffolk County prosecutors said.

There were no working smoke detectors in the $1.8 million poolside abode, and its kitchen vents were...

Owner of $1.8 million Hamptons summer rental pleads guilty to homicide after fire kills Maryland sisters —but won’t serve jail time

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

North Carolina State

Asheville, NC

Town Talks

Why Asheville, North Carolina, is such a hot culinary destination — and where to eat when you visit. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, has once again claimed the top spot in Yelp's 2022 survey of the best cities for foodies, a title it also held in 2020.

North Carolina City Was Just Named the No. 1 Food Destination in the U.S. — Here's Why

Very soon, a select few hunters will be permitted to participate in the first legal bear hunting in thirty seven years.

Thursday Marks A First Ever For Black Bears In Louisiana

Washington, DC

NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

According to Only In Your State, Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is the longest bridge-tunnel complex in the world. "The Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel (CBBT, officially the Lucius J. Kellam Jr. Bridge–Tunnel) is a 17.6-mile bridge–tunnel that crosses the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay between Delmarva and Hampton Roads in the U.S. state of Virginia. It opened in 1964, replacing ferries that had operated since the 1930s."

The longest of its kind in the world is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia

Mississippi State

Lowndes County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Four inmates have been charged with arson after setting fire to the Lowndes county jail, according to the Lowndes County Sheriff. Last Friday night a fire broke out in the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center causing two inmates and three deputies to be treated at BMHGT for second degree burns and possible smoke inhalationaccording to the release.

Four inmates charged with arson that injured officer at county jail

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No one wants bad weather to ruin a much needed vacation. But since cruise ships tend to travel some of the most hurricane-prone areas of the world during the coming months, it's better to be prepared.

What Every Cruise Passenger Should Know About Hurricane Season in 2024

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Olivia reopened in Koreatown this week with a new look. Along the way, the Danny Oh, Mario Alberto, and Anderson .Paak-owned restaurant has added a few non-vegetarian menu items to the still-mostly-vegetarian menu.

Celebrity-Owned, Formerly Vegetarian Restaurant in Koreatown Reopens, Adds Meat to New Menu

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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Jefferson Parish Oyster Trail creates ‘Yellow Brick Road’ for Louisiana seafood lovers

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WVUE) - You can fry them up on dressed-up French bread, slurp them straight, or let them sizzle. However you prefer, amorphous aphrodisiacs...

Jefferson Parish Oyster Trail creates ‘Yellow Brick Road’ for Louisiana seafood lovers

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