Terre Haute, IN

Calhoun, GA

Gordon County, GA

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The boy’s “papa” went into a diabetic coma while driving on the highway.
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10-year-old drives a 70 mph truck towing a boat to safety after grandpa loses consciousness

Batavia, OH

For some dogs, it takes a long time to find the perfect home. Some might say that everything happens at the right time, but I can’t shake the idea that no dog should go that long without a family. Billy Bob was one of those dogs – almost nine...

Shy Dog Who Spent 1000+ Days In The Shelter Melts In Her New Dad’s Arms

Atlanta, GA

A quick-witted 10-year-old boy became a hero, taking the wheel of his Grandfather’s car when the 70-year-old had a medical emergency. On July 15, Drake Linn was in a pickup truck towing a boat on Interstate 75 when his grandfather, who was driving, experienced a medical emergency, according to a Facebook post by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office in Calhoun, Georgia.

10-Year-Old Boy Drives Car After Grandfather Has Medical Emergency Behind the Wheel

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

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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Paw My Pets

Can you imagine a world where every dog is well-fed and happy in a forever home? Instead of fending for themselves in inhumane conditions, picture all dogs being met with the loving touch of their furever companions.

Stray Dog Stood In Front Of Restaurant Begging For Food But Everyone Just Ignored Him

Port Richey, FL

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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

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

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

The US Sun

A WOMAN has revealed that she no longer pays a penny in rent, after moving into a 6 x 8 foot greenhouse. Gina Min bought the caravan for £150 from a furniture shop and built it in less than 10 hours. The greenhouse is made up of three parts.

I live in a 6 x 8 foot greenhouse – it only took me a day to build and I don’t pay a penny in rent

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

Riding the school bus is a fun and convenient way for many kids to get to school. But it's important for everyone—kids, parents, and drivers—to follow safety rules to make sure the trip is safe and smooth. Here are some important tips to remember when it comes to school bus safety.

School Bus Safety Tips

South Carolina State

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

Once someone has let you down, it can be incredibly challenging to rebuild that trust again, can’t it? The stray pup, Stella, and her rescuer, Niall, unfortunately, know this too well. Running around the streets with a rope tied tightly around her neck, Stella had no idea what to...

Anxious Pup Who Had Something Unusual Around Her Neck Refused To Let Rescuers Get Close

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

PetHelpful

Though different dog breeds have different energy levels (and thus exercise requirements) it’s important to remember that it’s not the history and purpose of the breed that really matters, it’s the commitment of any particular dog to be literally as lazy as possible, should it feel like it. And if ...Continue reading

'Lazy' Basset Hounds Exploring Beach in Slow Motion Are Too Funny

All puppies are sweet little babies who want to be with their beloved mom. They would feel heartbroken without her unconditional love. A little puppy terribly missed his mama after cold-hearted people snatched him from her arms. Instead of curling up in her loving embrace, the furball was left in...

Hungry Pup Tried To Find Some Food In The Trash But Then Het Met Someone Special

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They tried their little hearts out but just couldn't quite cut it. Pups that attempted to become police department K9's that turned out to be too friendly to make it happen. Yes they flunked out for their constantly wagging tales and preference to cuddle. So what happens to them now?

Who Wants to Adopt a Puppy That Flunked Out of the Police Academy?

Life is never a straight line – you can think that you will have a regular day without any complications and suddenly find yourself in a very sticky situation. This is exactly what happened to one puppy who got herself trapped in a trash compactor at a local hospital.

Starving Pup Saved From Trash Compactor Transforms Into A Brand New Dog

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

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Don't look down - Terre Haute Fire Department's new cadet class tackles highline rope rescue training

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Cadets with the Terre Haute Fire Department have spent the week practicing perilous highline rope rescues. A highline rope rescue is...

Don't look down - Terre Haute Fire Department's new cadet class tackles highline rope rescue training

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