Texas State

Columbus, OH

Whiskey Riff

Another one bites the dust.

It seems like every week another company is announcing the closure of their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion departments, or scaling back their corporate activities and donations focused on social causes and deciding to spend more time on…you know, things that actually have to do with their business.

In recent months, companies like Tractor Supply and John Deere have both announced changes in their corporate policies after coming under fire for their sponsorships of things like pride parades and festivals and their participation in DEI efforts companywide.

And just this week, Harley-Davidson announced that they would refocus their sponsorships and their mission to...

Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Maker Ends Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Programs After Threats Of Boycotts

Kentucky State

Blended from eight barrels sourced from Kentucky and Indiana, this rye whiskey was finished in toasted barrels for three months and bottled at 114.6 proof in May 2024. There’s something here combining rye and toasted oak; it’s powerful and rich, and the two maintain balance so much more deftly than most toasted bourbons.

K.LUKE Whiskey Company Barrel Strength Toasted Rye Batch 3

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

Paris, TX

A 24-year-old man from Paris, Texas is facing charges for allegedly attempting to kill his four-month-old daughter by giving her gasoline. According to a report by the Paris Police Department, Bridgemon allegedly gave his daughter gasoline over the weekend, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and emergency services. He was apprehended a short distance away as he attempted to flee the scene.

Young Texas father charged after feeding four month-old baby with gasoline

Alabama State

Athens, AL

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

Bardstown, KY

On Tuesday, Bardstown Bourbon Co. expanded its house-distilled Origin Series with what it claims to be the first 39% wheat mashbill bourbon available on the market. Dubbed Origin High Wheat, the permanent addition to Bardstown Bourbon Co.’s portfolio is aged six years and bottled at 106 proof. Its mashbill of 53% corn, 39% wheat and 8% barley is said to imbue an extra layer of sweetness beyond the brand’s usual repertoire.

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Embraces Wheat in New Addition to Core Lineup

Los Angeles, CA

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')

Georgia State

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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

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

As always, it’s a strange and exotic whiskey from the Little Book crew, one which will doubtlessly be as divisive as it is conversation-provoking. “In Retrospect” may not be the best thing Beam has released in recent memory, but it’s a great reminder of Noe’s ability to balance novelty with quality.

Little Book Chapter 7 ‘In Retrospect’

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Tennessee State

Pigeon Forge, TN

The longest continuous zipline in the United States is set to open next year. The new attraction coming in the spring of 2025, named the "Mega Zip at WildSide," will be part of the WildSide outdoor adventure park in Pigeon Forge, per WATE. The zipline will extend over a mile — 5,771 feet in length — with a total vertical drop of over 1,000 feet. Riders will start from an elevation of 2,472 feet and descend to a height of 1,377 feet during the ride.

Longest Continuous Zipline In The U.S. Opening In Tennessee

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Once a staple on cruise ships, libraries are becoming a relic of the past, particularly on Carnival Cruise Line vessels. The cruise line has confirmed that it no longer includes libraries in the design of new ships, a decision that has sparked both disappointment and understanding among passengers.

Why is Carnival Quietly Phasing Out a Popular Ship Amenity?

Cooking With Maryann

Years ago, I visted Amish country on a family trip back east. It was such a great experience to see such vastly different places from what I was accustomed to. I loved all the street markets where we could sample and buy all sorts of incredible foods. This was one that stuck with me. Here's what you'll need to make your own 9" deep dish shoofly pie:

Amish Shoofly Pie

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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

Made famous in 2000 by former First Lady Laura Bush, these cowboy cookies are an updated twist on a traditional oatmeal cookie, trading raisins for chocolate chips, pecans, and shredded coconut. (We've swapped out the shortening as well!) To take it a step further, you can also toast the coconut and pecans for enhanced nuttiness. Here's what you'll need for about 18 cookies:

Cowboy Cookies

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

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Texas’ First Legal Whiskey Distillery Russels Up 2024 ‘Cowboy Bourbon’ That Clocks in at Hazmat Proof

On Wednesday, Texas-based Garrison Brothers Distillery commemorated the 10th anniversary of its lauded Cowboy Bourbon with one of its highest-proofed iterations to date. Crafted by master...

Texas’ First Legal Whiskey Distillery Russels Up 2024 ‘Cowboy Bourbon’ That Clocks in at Hazmat Proof

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