Louisiana State

Bossier City, LA

Louisiana officially launched its grant application portal for providers to apply for funds through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. At a press conference on Monday (August 19) helmed by Governor Jeff Landry and the state's broadband director Veneeth Iyengar, Louisiana officially kicked off "GUMBO 2.0," which is the state's program to close the remaining digital divide with BEAD funding.

BEAD applications are open in Louisiana, Montana

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Louisiana travelers should pay attention to this oddball travel tip. Believe it or not it could help save the life of a child.

Louisiana Travel Tip - Put a Crayon in Your Wallet, Here's Why

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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

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

Shreveport, LA

Hollywood Unlocked

Yikes! “Ay Bay Bay” rapper Hurricane Chris is dragging New York rapper and entertainment mogul 50 Cent, accusing him of taking advantage of his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana following his “Humor & Harmony” music and comedy festival. RELATED: Hurricane Chris Considering Lawsuit Against Shreveport Police Department After Being Acquitted Of Murder Although the weekend-long event ... Read more

Shreveport, LA Rapper Hurricane Chris Accuses 50 Cent Of Taking Advantage Of His Hometown With Music And Comedy Festival: ‘You Paid The Police A Half A Million Dollars And Could’ve Invested Into The Youth’

Colorado State

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

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

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

Baton Rouge, LA

Wide Open Country

A Louisiana steakhouse is garnering some backlash after it kicked out a nurse over her outfit. Management claimed that her attire violated the dress code and was "too revealing." Y'Mine McClanahan said that she wore a two-piece outfit to Stabs Prime Steak and Seafood in Baton Rouge. In her Facebook...

Steakhouse Kicks A Nurse Out Over Her Outfit

WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Florida State

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

New Orleans, LA

Axios

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden may have been in New Orleans on Tuesday for a serious topic — cancer — but it didn't get in the way of them cracking jokes about the stifling heat and Tulane's private tuition. Why it matters: They announced about $150...

President Biden jokes about Tulane's tuition during New Orleans visit

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana has joined 39 other states and the United States Department of Justice in a federal lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster who are accused of monopolization. According to the DOJ, in May 2024, 29 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and...

Louisiana joins federal lawsuit accusing Live Nation-Ticketmaster of music ticket monopoly

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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

Barksdale Air Force Base, LA

NewsBreak

La. governor addresses crime, economy, education in his State of the State address

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) — The Bossier Chamber of Commerce hosted Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on Tuesday (Aug. 20) for his State of the State address....

La. governor addresses crime, economy, education in his State of the State address

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