Saint Louis, MO

Columbus, OH

New Jersey State

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Connecticut State

Capital Chronicles

Stop & Shop, a beloved grocery chain across the Northeast, has announced unexpected closures for 32 underperforming locations by the end of this year. This decision affects stores in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with closures scheduled before November 2.

A well-loved grocery chain has confirmed that it unexpectedly closed some of its stores

Illinois State

Alton, IL

Tucked away in the charming town of Alton, Illinois, lies a culinary gem that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about fried chicken. Fast Eddie’s Fried Chicken is a modest establishment with an unassuming exterior. But once you step inside, you’ll find yourself enveloped in the...

The Best Fried Chicken In Illinois Is Hiding Inside This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant

Louisiana State

The Boot

Kroger does a great job at making you feel like it's a neighborhood grocery store, when in reality, it's the largest traditional grocery store chain in America. As part of Kroger's acquisition of the second largest grocery store chain in America, Albertsons, Kroger needed to do some offloading of 579 of its locations.

Big Changes Coming to Nearly 600 Kroger Stores

Dolton, IL

Whiskey Riff

A chicken wing heist for the ages – until she got caught. An Illinois school worker by the name of Vera Lidell was recently caught in a scheme that saw her secretly steal $1.5 million dollars in food from the Havery School District in Dolton, Illinois. Lidell was the Director of Food Services, which is how she orchestrated the food caper – which was reportedly mostly chicken wings.

“I’ll Pay For The Wings” – Chiefs Star Chris Jones Offers To Pay $1.5 Million To Free Illinois School Worker Sentenced to 9 Years For Stealing Chicken Wings

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Entrepreneur

Arsha Jones, founder and CEO of Capital City Mambo Sauce, wanted to satisfy a very specific craving — and it led to a seven-figure business.

She Batched a Beloved Product at Home, Inspired By a Black-Owned Business From the 1960s. Then It Became a Multimillion-Dollar Brand: 'We'd Never Intended This.'

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Herbie J Pilato

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Port Richey, FL

Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Is your coffee shop habit starting to bite into your budget? It might be time to switch back to a more affordable grocery store option. But be warned—not all coffee you find on store shelves is created equal. While some top brands have enjoyed long-term popularity, their taste doesn’t always match. Despite clever marketing and appealing packaging, some store-bought coffees are still stuck in the past with stale flavors and lackluster quality. Let’s explore some of the worst store-bought coffees according to taste tests across seven websites and see which ones are worth avoiding. Do you have a least favorite? Let us know below.

The 7 Worst Grocery Store Coffees | Expert Consensus List

Food & Wine

McDonald's Is Sharing New Details About One of Its Biggest Burgers Ever

Ray Brych says he would put his supermarket’s $50 private label Cabernet Sauvignon up against Napa wines costing twice as much. “I know they’re that well made, and that they offer that much value,” says Byrch, the category manager for wine, beer and spirits for Gelson’s, the 29-store southern California specialty grocer. Gelson’s private labels include wines from some of California’s top winemakers, including Wine Enthusiast 2022 Winemaker of the Year nominee Doug Margerum and Julien Fayard. Meanwhile, its new Winemaker Series features bottles from the legendary Heidi Barrett of Screaming Eagle fame.

Coming to a Supermarket Near You: Private Label Wine That Is Actually Good

USA TODAY

Get last-minute savings on cozy patio furniture, powerful tools, lawn care essentials and more with Lowe's deals available now.

Save up to 60% with end-of-summer Lowe’s deals—shop DeWalt, Whirlpool and Weber

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Tampa, FL

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

St. Louis, MO

Venice, IL

NewsBreak

Whisky on Washington in downtown St. Louis has moved to the former Lucas Park Grille Space

The bar now serves food such as burgers, nachos and wings. St. Louis’ favorite downtown whiskey bar has relocated. Whisky on Washington has moved from 1321...

Whisky on Washington in downtown St. Louis has moved to the former Lucas Park Grille Space

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