Saratoga, TX

Susan Moulton’s Grade 2 winner Andthewinneris looks to return to the winner’s circle for the first time in over one year in Wednesday’s Restricted $135,000 John’s Call, a 13-furlong Mellon turf test for 4-year-olds and up who have not won a Grade 1 or 2 sweepstake on the turf in 2024, at Saratoga Race Course.

Saratoga Barn Notes: Andthewinneris Back for John’s Call Stakes

New York City, NY

The New York Racing Association announced Aug. 15 the stakes schedule for the 31-day Belmont at the Big A fall meet. Due to the ongoing construction of the new Belmont Park, the fall meet will once again be conducted at Aqueduct Racetrack. The fall meet will begin Sept. 13 and run through Nov. 3, including four grade 1s and six Breeders' Cup Challenge Series events. The meet will offer a total of 50 stakes worth $10.35 million in total purses.

NYRA Releases Belmont at the Big A Stakes Schedule

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

North Carolina State

Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

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

Florida State

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Akeena

Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Denver, CO

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

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Indiana State

Anderson, IN

Anderson, IN — Indiana Sire Stakes continued at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Wednesday (Aug. 14) with a pair of divisions for rookie pacing fillies featured on the 13-race card. Brookview Fancy and Can’ttouchthese each delivered as the bettor’s choice in their respective divisions in round three of six for the pacing fillies.

Favorites prevail in Indiana Sire Stakes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park

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

Richmond, MI

Chris Buescher exited Richmond Raceway squarely on the bubble in the postseason grid to advance to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at the end of the regular season, which sits just three weeks away. An up-and-down day at the Virginia short track left what was a very optimistic Buescher entering...

Buescher feeling ‘no extra pressure’

Quincy, MA

Dianna Carney

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Alabama State

Saratoga Springs, NY

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Tuesday, trainer Ian Wilkes spent 12 hours driving from Kentucky to Saratoga Race Course. By the end of the day Saturday, he is hoping that the time he spent behind the wheel was worth it. Only his 3-year-old filly Just Basking (Arrogate) will be able...

Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Wilkes Hopes Trip Was Worth it as Just Basking Takes Aim at Alabama

Los Angeles County, CA

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

Out On Bail , a 2-year-old son of freshman sire Tiz the Law , survived an objection following a rough final furlong in the Aug. 16 Skidmore Stakes to become his sire's first stakes winner. The gray or roan colt owned by Case Chambers, Paradise Farms, and David Staudacher battled...

Out On Bail Becomes Tiz the Law's First Stakes Winner

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Springfield, IL

Springfield, Illinois (August 15, 2024)………Kody Swanson entered the 2024 USAC Silver Crown season on uncertain footing, so to speak. A Christmas morning incident at his parents’ home left him with a broken foot. Multiple surgeries required to repair the damage meant a longer than anticipated recovery. However, the seven-time USAC national champion has shown little after effects, winning the season opener at Toledo in April.

Wins Aid Swanson Recovery During USAC Silver Crown Season

Tulare, CA

Kubota High Limit Racing started its 11-race West Coast swing across the next 17 days Thursday at California's Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway with a $20,000-to-win program. Kyle Larson stayed perfect in the month of August aboard his Paul SIlva-prepared No. 57 Sprint Car, leading the final nine of 35 laps for his sixth-straight 410 victory. Rico Abreu finished runner-up, 1.826 seconds behind.

High Limit Racing Results At Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway

Rodeo On SI

Two-time World Champion PBR great was retired in 2010 then lived the good life on owner Tom Teague’s farm.

KY Downs Barn Notes: Stakes Nominations Due Soon

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