Minnesota State

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The Outlaw country star underwent emergency surgery after suffering a collapsed lung, internal bleeding, and multiple fractured bones ahead of his show in Minnesota on Aug. 10.

Country Singer Hospitalized After 'Hit and Run Accident': Details on Creed Fisher's Condition

Coffee County, GA

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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

While overdoses from fentanyl went down in 2023, overdoses from cocaine and methamphetamine went up. Increased availability of Narcan, harm-reduction practices, and drug seizures likely decreased deaths. The best way to save lives and end the opioid epidemic is to prevent addiction in the first place. With this tragic news...

A Closer Look at 107,543 Lives Lost to Drug Overdoses

SurvivorNet

“Dukes of Hazzard” actor John Schneider, 64, and his new wife Dee Dee Sorvino fell in love after sharing the experience of losing a spouse. They admit they felt a sense of guilt loving again due to their deep love for their lost spouses.

‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star John Schneider, 64, and New Wife Dee Dee, 57,  Share a Sense of Guilt After Losing Spouses – Coping After Losing Loved One After Cancer

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

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90 Day Fiance fans are worried about Meitalia and her mental health. They think there is something wrong with her more than anything physical. She and James just made their move to Indonesia. However, her actions while they are there are concerning fans. People are unsure if she is mentally stable. Keep reading to find out more about this.

‘90 Day Fiancé’ Fans Worried About Meitalia’s Mental Health

NBC News

Many Americans turn to medications like buprenorphine to overcome opioid addiction. But some say they’re being discriminated against as they go about their lives because they carry a stigma. NBC News' Kate Snow introduces us to Derek Scott who, once in recovery, spent years fighting for the opportunity to work as a lawyer.

Medication helped him overcome addiction. Then he says he was blocked at first from getting a law license

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K.D. Lewis

In recent years, the phenomenon known as "Walkaway Wife Syndrome" has seen a noticeable rise, with more women choosing to leave their marriages. This trend marks a significant shift in how society views and values marital relationships.

Why Walkaway Wife Syndrome Is Gaining Momentum

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

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

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

The Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum team was notified of a woman shoplifting at Sephora on Wednesday. When loss prevention tried to stop her, she refused to stop. As the Spectrum team arrived, loss prevention lost the suspect in the parking lot. An excellent citizen told the officers they observed the suspect enter a white Tesla and crawl into the trunk.

Shoplifter arrested after hiding in her Tesla’s trunk at the Irvine Spectrum

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Washington, DC

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In an urgent effort to address the escalating opioid crisis affecting communities across the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have collaborated to produce a powerful documentary titled Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict. The film, which was unveiled during a special screening at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., aims to educate students and young adults about the devastating effects of opioid addiction.

FBI and DEA Release Documentary "Chasing the Dragon" to Combat Youth Opioid Addiction

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Salem, OH

Louisiana Illuminator

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. Emma’s mom, Danielle Stanley, died of an overdose last year. She was 34, and had struggled with addiction since she was a teenager, […]

Hundreds of thousands of parents died from drugs. Their kids need more help, advocates say.

Georgia State

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

The Guardian

Two young people talk about their mental health experiences and how important getting support was

‘I remember crying walking into school’: having anxiety as a child

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

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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

Babies are born eager to find a sense of safety and comfort from their caregivers. From that first skin-to-skin contact, your baby needs loving, caring interactions, also known as bonding. From day one, responsive, and nurturing care helps lay the foundation for healthy childhood development. The way you bond with...

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