Fort Worth, TX

Columbus, OH

Texas State

Walmart’s Zoom call in May was anything but routine for the roughly 300 employees who learned they would need to relocate or lose their jobs. Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the situation that were on the call but not allowed to speak during it, said they were told during the meeting that Walmart would start requiring thousands of workers from its smaller offices and remote locations to move to one of its main office hubs to boost in-person presence.

Walmart employees were caught off-guard by the company’s mandate to relocate

Atascosa County, TX

Jourdanton, TX

New York Post

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader died Monday, four days after she suffered mysterious “life-threatening” injuries that her parents tried to treat with smoothies and vitamins, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Jourdanton Junior High School student Miranda Sipps died in the hospital Monday night after her mother finally called for help when the preteen went into respiratory distress, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

The girl’s mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, 40, were arrested for failing to seek medical help sooner for the girl during the four days while she was “mentally and physically incapacitated and non-responsive,” the sheriff said. 



The pair didn’t...

Texas cheerleader, 12, dies after parents tried to treat ‘life-threatening’ injuries with smoothies and vitamins: sheriff

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

Due to changes in customer preferences, financial struggles, and other challenges, several popular restaurants could be shutting down locations across the state. Here are a few chain restaurants that might be closing in Texas this year.

Chain Restaurants That Could Be Closing in Texas in 2024

Frisco, TX

Miranda Lambert was shamed for her figure and her style as she stunned in a sparkly black dress last year. All smiles as she attended the 2023 Texas Medal Of Arts Awards in February of that year, the country singer ditched her fringe and cowboy boots for a sleek evening look, one highlighting her hourglass figure and her red carpet vibes.

Miranda Lambert Shamed In Tight Glitter Dress That’s ‘Ill-Fitting’

TheStreet

A proposed bankruptcy deal would keep the popular retail chain alive, but it would be much smaller.

Popular retail chain gets key Chapter 11 bankruptcy news

Alabama State

Athens, AL

Whiskey Riff

Knew he wouldn't be able to resist that beaver's meat.

Keith Urban took to Facebook on Friday to announce a surprise pop-up show...in the parking lot of a Buc-ee's in Athens, Alabama.



Keith is gearing up to release his next album, HIGH, in September. He's already released a few songs from the new record, including "GO HOME W U" featuring Lainey Wilson, as well as his latest single "HEART LIKE A HOMETOWN" which dropped earlier this month.

And despite the short notice, it looks like quite the crowd still turned out, with an estimated 5,500 people packing the parking lot.

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Now, if you've never been...

Keith Urban Served BBQ At Buc-ee’s Before His Pop-Up Show In Alabama

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

FinanceBuzz

Don’t get caught off guard by the Kroger and Albertsons merger. See if your store is one of the 579 set to close.

Kroger and Albertsons Merger Means 579 Stores Are Closing (Is Yours One of Them?)

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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

Formally named Amazon Warehouse, Amazon has relaunched its used items shopping section as Amazon Resale. This revamped platform continues to offer substantial discounts on used, pre-owned, and open-box items and provides customers with savings averaging over 25% on a wide range of products, including electronics, home goods, and pet supplies.

Amazon Warehouse for Used Goods Is Rebranded to Amazon Resale

Denton, TX

Dylan Gurley, a 20-year-old transgender woman, was stabbed and strangled to death July 23 in Denton, Texas. Her death and her trans identity are just now being widely reported. She was identified by police July 30, and her killing is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Denton Record-Chronicle. She was found in a home in Denton and was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly afterward.

20-year-old transgender woman Dylan Gurley stabbed to death in Texas

Florida State

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A major player in the home goods scene, Conn's, is now facing a troubling turn of events. Not only is the retailer grappling with bankruptcy speculation, but it’s also closing a significant number of its stores—with Florida bearing the brunt of the closures.

Home Goods Retailer Set to Close Over a hundred Stores, Florida Takes the Hardest Hit

Mesquite, TX

CBS DFW

MESQUITE – A large fight in the food court area at Town East Mall resulted in some stores closing early Saturday, Mesquite police said.Lt. Michael B. Kelly said the preliminary investigation indicated no shooting occurred at the mall."There was a large fight and chairs were thrown during the altercation," Kelly said in an email.The mall remained open."There is no danger to the public," Kelly said, adding that officers were investigating the scene.The incident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m.


Fight at Town East Mall food court leads to some early store closures

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

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

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

L. Cane

If you are a Floridian who has lived or shopped in central Florida, you may be very familiar with the home goods store Badcock. The company was founded way back in 1904 and there are currently over 80 Badcock stores in the Sunshine State. Unfortunately, Badcock's parent company, Conn's, recently filed for bankruptcy and announced store closures. And now Badcock has announced the layoff of over 100 employees in the company's corporate headquarters.

Florida-Based Badcock Home Furniture To Officially Lay Off Over 100 In Corporate Headquarters

Cooking With Maryann

We often have breakfast for dinner. This is one of those go-to meals that we love to eat. It's also a great Sunday breakfast or for brunch. Although homemade buiscuits aren't required, they do add a wonderful and fresh touch.

Amazing Biscuits and Maple Gravy Breakfast

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Dick’s Sporting Goods to open Fort Worth distribution center

Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to construct an 800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth expected to bring 300 new full-time jobs to the region over the...

Dick’s Sporting Goods to open Fort Worth distribution center

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