Colorado State

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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

Tennessee State

Nashville, TN

It looks like Dolly Parton is once again veering away from her duty as Dreamer-in-Chief at Dollywood, and setting her sights on yet another new business venture. While many celebrities stay busy creating their own brands with various products, it is hard to imagine another star who has stayed as busy as Dolly Parton after the country star confirmed her retirement (well, from touring).

Update: Dollywood’s Closure Leads Dolly Parton to Bigger Business Opportunity

Florida State

Memphis, TN

Kimberly Philbrick was listed as the notary who signed off on an allegedly fraudulent loan with Lisa Marie Presley’s name, but Philbrick says her signature was forged.

Florida woman who helped save Graceland from auction says she’s also a victim

Hey there, future mover! Before you start daydreaming about country music, scenic mountains, and Southern hospitality, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making Tennessee your new home. Too Much Country Music. If you’re...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Tennessee

South Carolina State

It was a calm, warm summer night. Penny Stephens was on vacation with her daughter, her father and his wife at the time in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Penny was collecting shells by the shore, one of her younger sister Shannon Hercutt’s favorite activities. It was the last moment...

Murder of Tennessee woman Shannon Hercutt remains unsolved on the 15th anniversary of her death

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

Pennsylvania State

Pittsburgh, PA

The Boot

Jeannie Seely was hospitalized during a recent trip to Pennsylvania, according to a press release from her representatives. The 84-year-old country legend checked in to the hospital for dehydration and acute diverticulitis, which is a common inflammation of "irregular bulging pouches in the wall of the large intestine," according to the Mayo Clinic. The condition can cause fever, pain and nausea, and its severe iterations are treated with in-hospital antibiotics.

Jeannie Seely Hospitalized in Pennsylvania

Atlanta, GA

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

PopCulture

The two-time Grammy nominee scored hits with songs like 'Born a Woman' and 'Single Girl.'

'60s Singer Dies Surrounded by Family in Tennessee: Sandy Posey Was 80

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Sevier County, TN

The Independent

 Parts of Dolly Parton’s amusement park Dollywood were left under water during severe flooding in Tennessee on Sunday, 28 July.A statement from the park read: “Park personnel directed guests to safety during the storm. At this time, one minor injury has been reported.“Dollywood is supporting guests whose vehicles were affected by this weather event, and cleanup crews have been deployed. The park currently is scheduled to open at noon on Monday.”The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Sevier County, Tennessee, from 5:39pm on Sunday, until 9:45pm.

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood under water after heavy flooding inundates theme park

Brentwood, TN

Whiskey Riff

Last week, a real estate listing by Interluxe, a luxury home auction company, stated that a house (and land) was for sale in Brentwood, Tennessee with ties to country music star Kenny Chesney. Well, apparently that’s not exactly close to the truth…. The massive home is listed for $3.5...

“I’ve Never Been Inside Any Part Of It” — Kenny Chesney “Sickened” By Deceptive Real Estate Listing Claiming He Owned A Cabin On The Property

Carter County, TN

Law & Crime

Authorities in arrested a couple who allegedly locked a 7-year-old non-verbal boy with autism in a storage locker in an “unsanitary” home. According to a press release from the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies serving a search warrant on an unrelated case at a home in the 300 block of Blevins Hollow Road, Elizabethton in western Tennessee “discovered evidence of child abuse.” Cops arrested Mikki Dee Moody, 36, and Sean David Moody, 39, for aggravated child abuse and neglect and child endangerment.

Couple locked 7-year-old non-verbal boy with autism in storage trunk with urine-soaked blankets, half-eaten pizza: Cops

Lenoir City, TN

NBC News

After an investigation that spanned nearly five years and included hundreds of possible suspects, authorities in Tennessee said they believe a custody dispute was behind the killing of a National Guard member who was bound with zip ties and fatally shot in 2019. Officials in Loudon County said Tuesday that...

Tennessee guardsman found dead and bound with zip ties in 2019 was shot over custody dispute, authorities say

WashingtonExaminer

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) sailed to victory in her reelection primary, defeating her opponent by over 30,000 votes as of 8:23 p.m. The Associated Press called the race for Blackburn at 8:08 p.m. Eastern, just eight minutes after the polls closed. The senator received 92.5%of the vote compared to Tres Wittum’s 7.5% at the time […]

Marsha Blackburn sails to victory in Tennessee Senate primary

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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 Jersey State

Fox News

A New Jersey woman visiting Nashville was discovered alive on a riverbank hours after having gone missing during a night out with a friend downtown.

Missing woman discovered alive having 'emerged' from downtown Nashville riverbank: police

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

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

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

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Two-month-old missing out of Blount County found safe, TBI says

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for an infant from Blount County. The infant has since...

Two-month-old missing out of Blount County found safe, TBI says

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