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Columbus, OH

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Adams County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. July 26, 2024 – According to the Darkhorse Press, a late-night raid led by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group resulted in significant drug and firearm seizures, as well as multiple arrests.

Early Morning Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests in Adams County

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

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Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina bar and restaurant has garnered acclaim for its pecan pie, earning the title of the best in the state according to Yelp. The Crunkleton in Charlotte is celebrated for its house-made pecan pie, which is served warm with salted caramel ice cream.

The best slices of pie in North Carolina are served at this bar, Yelp says. Why fans love it

Winston-salem, NC

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

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Washington, DC

Under Armour has its first seriously cool sneaker in a minute and it took a trip to Washington, DC, to get it done. The sportswear brand, based in Baltimore, linked up with DC streetwear brand and boutique The Museum for their third collaboration together. The first was a flip on a pair of Currys in 2022, and the second reworked the Forge lifestyle sneaker earlier this year, but the most recent has caught more attention than its predecessors.

Under Armour Gives Washington, DC, Its Flowers

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

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

The Game has issued a reminder on the important distinction between merely tripping and full-fledged falling after footage of him at a wedding was pointed to as an example of the latter. The video shows the Drillmatic artist walking down the aisle at Kid Red’s wedding, with the initially shared...

The Game Comments on Video Showing Him Almost Falling at Wedding: 'Nothing to See Here'

Topanga, CA

A prank YouTuber caught hands from Kevin Gates after coming at the rapper sideways in a California mall. During a visit to Westfield Topanga Mall, content creator Wayon harassed employees at Spencer’s and a security guard before running into Gates around the two-minute mark of the video below. "You...

Kevin Gates Smacks Prank YouTuber Who Harassed Him at the Mall: 'Stop Playin' With Me'

Memphis, TN

As it turns out, even former professional athletes aren't immune to sneaker-related crimes. According to WREG, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway is a recent victim of theft, and what was stolen from the former NBA All-Star were several pairs of unreleased Nike Foamposite styles. According to the police report that was filed...

Thief Steals Rare Nike Foamposite PEs From Penny Hardaway's Porch

Scott County, VA

Watchful Eye

Scott County Sheriff’s Office announced two people have been charged in connection with the death of a 7-week old baby. At around 5 p.m. on Monday, July 22., a call came in to Scott County Central Dispatch regarding a baby who wasn’t breathing. According to the sheriff’s office, rescue and deputies were immediately dispatched to the scene in the Alley Valley area.

2 charged in Scott County after death of 7-week-old baby

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

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

One moment she’s sharing the stage with , and the next she’s being arrested by police. As pointed out by TMZ, a 24-year-old woman was taken into custody last weekend after she joined the Grammy-winning artist for a live duet. The incident went down on Saturday, August 17 in Bratislava, Slovakia, where Macklemore was heading Day 2 of the annual Lovestream musical festival.

Macklemore Fan Who Was Wanted by Police Gets Arrested After Joining Rapper on Stage

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Denver, CO

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

Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Dame Dash spoke candidly about his current financial situation, pinpointing what got him to this point. "Somebody asked me how I got so broke. Investing in my dreams," Dame explained. "You know, when you’re investing in your dreams and you dream big, you’re always gonna be broke…or have a lot of shit. But I don’t have no money for nobody else. That's what you call broke. But that’s what it is."

Dame Dash Explains How He Became 'Broke,' Says He 'Invested' in His 'Dreams'

Lee Daniels is still rooting for Jussie Smollett despite the actor’s 2019 hate crime hoax. “I’d work with him again,” Daniels told The Breakfast Club at around the 40:50 minute mark in the video below. “I’d cast him in something. He was a son to me. And he also represented me. And he also represented the movement that I tried to start, which I didn't know I was starting. I was so busy, worried about Cookie's hat and the music that we were playing [on Empire], this was before Insecure, this was before Black Panther. We started it.”

Lee Daniels Says He Would Cast Jussie Smollett Again Regardless of Hate Crime Hoax: ‘He Was a Son to Me’

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Gunna and Black Music Action Coalition Announce $500,000 Guaranteed Income Initiative for Georgia Families

Gunna and the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) have announced a $500,000 initiative that will see 30 families in the South Fulton area of Georgia being...

Gunna and Black Music Action Coalition Announce $500,000 Guaranteed Income Initiative for Georgia Families

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