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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

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Jack Jewel, a teeny tiny Miniature Poodle mix boy who is ready to completely take over every aspect of your life. For unspecified reasons, this 4-and-a-half-month-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care. He is now living safely with a foster family where he is being spoiled. While he is okay with waiting in foster care for the time being, he hopes you will come bring him to YOUR house soon!

Tiny 4-Pound Miniature Poodle Is Searching For A Home

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Dana Hill died at only 32 years old on July 15, 1996. Like many former child stars, Hill had talent, and a promising life and career that ended all too soon. She was born Dana Lynne Goetz on May 6, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, and she passed with a Hollywood name in Burbank, California.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Dana Hill ('National Lampoon's European Vacation'): 3 Decades Later

Ohio State

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

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

New York Post

Hideki Matsuyama and his team were robbed in London after the Japanese pro golfer won bronze at the Paris Olympics, as reported by Golf Digest Japan and confirmed by Golf Channel. 

Matsuyama’s wallet reportedly was stolen, along with passports belonging to his caddie Shota Hayato and coach Mikihito Kuromiya while the group made a stop in London on their way to the United States to compete in the FedEx St Jude Championship beginning Thursday. 

Matsuyama’s bronze medal, won at Le Golf National at the Summer Games on Aug. 4, was not taken.



Scottie Scheffler shoots 62 to win Olympic gold in wild final round...

Hideki Matsuyama robbed in airport on way to PGA Tour event after Olympics

South Carolina State

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

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

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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

Raleigh, NC

Chaska, MN

August 14, 2024 | Men's Golf Peter Fountain , a senior at the University of North Carolina this past spring, made two long putts on Wednesday to advance to the round of 32 in the 2024 United States Amateur at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn. Fountain made a 40-footer for birdie on the first playoff hole this morning to conclude stroke play and advance to match play, and a 35-footer for birdie to beat Vanderbilt's Jackson Van Paris on the third extra hole in their afternoon match. Fountain, a Raleigh native, was the 2021 ACC champion and first-team...

Fountain Wins On 21st Hole, Advances In U.S. Am

Plymouth, MA

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Hamilton, NY

The Canisius golf team will take part in five fall events, starting Aug. 31 at the Alex Lagowitz Memorial tournament in Hamilton, N.Y., head coach Todd Hummel announced today. In all, the Golden Griffins are set to play 13 rounds of golf during the 2024 fall campaign, with three events being 54 hole tournaments, and two outings featuring 36 holes. The Griffs' first tournament of the season, the Alex Lagowitz Memorial, which is hosted by Colgate, is one of those 54-hole events. This will mark the fifth time Canisius has opened the fall season at Colgate's Seven Oaks Golf Course...

Golf Announces 2024 Fall Schedule

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes from Elizabeth Montgomery are from a direct interview the actress had with the author.]. Beloved actress Elizabeth Montgomery (who died from cancer in 1975) is best known for her magical role as Samantha Stephens, the witch-with-a-twitch, on the classic 1960s TV sitcom, Bewitched.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery shocked father Robert Montgomery with 'Lizzie Borden' Role

Memphis, TN

Yardbarker

Hideki Matsuyama told Golf Digest Japan in a recent interview that he, his caddie and coach were all robbed in London last week.Now, as Matsuyama tees off at this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, thousands of miles away from the scene of the crime, the former Masters champion will be playing severely shorthanded.
As video shows Hideki Matsuyama is in Memphis for the @FedExChamp. Unfortunately his caddie & coach were robbed in Paris. In the robbery passports/visas were taken. Both are back in Japan trying to get new passports & visas. Hideki will have Taiga Tabuchi on his bag...

Former Masters champion prepares for PGA Tour event severely short-handed following robbery

Texas State

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

The Spun

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac is going to be back in competitive action this month. On Tuesday, the PGA Tour announced the lineup for the upcoming The Creator Classic, which will be held at East Lake Golf Club on Wednesday, August 28. Spiranac is one of 16 content creators slated to ...

Paige Spiranac Playing In New Golf Tournament This Month

Louisiana State

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

WyoFile

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Luke Clanton has had one heck of a summer. He has posted three top-10s on the PGA Tour,...

Fresh off strong PGA Tour finish, World No. 1 Luke Clanton eliminated in U.S. Amateur Round of 32

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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2 golfers with Utica-Rome area ties take top 5 finishes in state junior am

FAYETTEVILLE — Two youth golfers with ties to the Utica-Rome metro area finished near the top of the leaderboard at a state junior championship. Francisco Cupp,...

2 golfers with Utica-Rome area ties take top 5 finishes in state junior am

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