Topeka, KS

New Mexico State

Source New Mexico

The new school year is just getting started, but families can still take advantage of a new federal program to support students K-12 during the summer who may otherwise rely on meals at school and eliminate the burden of families having to stretch their grocery budgets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out SUN Bucks […]

New Mexican families can still sign up this week to get kids’ summer food benefits

Indiana State

John Jamerson knows the value of farming land. He is one of the last remaining family members that lives on Lyles Station, the last Black farming settlement in Indiana. As Black farm land — and landowners — evaporate nationwide, Jamerson said maintaining his family’s farm, Legacy Taste of the Garden, is their way of building and continuing a legacy that has spanned nearly five generations.

The USDA Is Finally Paying Back Black Farmers. Some Say It’s Not Enough.

The USDA announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs that take effect on September 25, 2024. The changes are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements are part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule.

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs

A new survey says renters want flexible monthly payment plans, loyalty programs and help with the stress of moving. The RealPage survey of more than 2,000 renters showed:. 98% of renters want a loyalty program for paying rent. 93% of renters are interested in flexible rent payments. 97% of renters...

Renters Want Flexible Payments And Loyalty Programs

Editor's Note: Download the audio version below. Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast that asks young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry and what they are looking for from an employer. For this episode, I welcome Aleigha Schulke,...

Gen Z in Manufacturing: I Make Less Than My Old Job and I’m a Million Times Happier

Entrepreneur

The career market is set for significant changes in the coming years.

10 High-Paying, In-Demand Jobs of the Future That I Would Consider If I Were Planning My Career Now

The ongoing decline in commodity prices is expected to pinch farmer revenue, but a commonly proposed solution — higher crop support rates — would provide little immediate relief, said farm policy expert Jonathan Coppess on Thursday. Subsidy payments are based on the average national price for a crop over a year, which means they won’t arrive until at least a year after harvest.

A long wait for farm subsidies to arrive

Georgia State

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Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Florida State

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

Creating a trash-bin cleaning business from scratch was a labor of love and came with some unexpected surprises.

I Built a Successful Business in a Niche Industry — Here's My Advice for Entrepreneurs Trying to Do the Same

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

FinanceBuzz

Looking for a rewarding trade career? Explore the 15 in-demand trade jobs with the biggest paychecks.

15 Practically Recession-Proof Trade Jobs That Pay Super Well

Looking for ways to make money on a consistent monthly basis? Monthly service business ideas might be just what you need. A monthly service-based business is where you sell a service to clients every month, instead of selling products. For example, you might sell cleaning, bookkeeping, or meal prep services that people need regularly. The…

15 Monthly Service Business Ideas To Start

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Akeena

After serving the Fort Lauderdale community for over 25 years, Canyon restaurant has officially closed its doors, making way for a new culinary experience. The beloved dining spot, known for its Southwestern flavors and loyal following, will be replaced by Daniel’s, a steakhouse from the Miami-based Gioia Hospitality Group.

Beloved Florida Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 25 Years, Steakhouse Set to Move In

In today's workplace, it's not uncommon to hear employers lament the difficulty of finding reliable workers. Phrases like, "No one wants to work anymore" or "we hire them, but they never show up" can be heard from companies of every size in every industry. But how accurate are these claims? Is the growing shortage of workers and increase in absenteeism really due to a lack of commitment, or is something more complex contributing to these trends?

Why Your Employees Aren't Showing Up—And How to Fix It

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Four Star General Charles Hamilton, who as head of Army Materiel Command oversaw much of the service's logistics operations, wrote a letter to Army Secretary Wormuth on Friday asking to be reinstated. Hamilton, claimed in the letter that he had to intervene in the Army's Command Assessment Program, or CAP, selection last fall because he felt the process is racist and would unfairly handle the selection of a Black subordinate officer.

Suspended Army 4-Star General Charles Hamilton Appeals for Return of Command

Don't let inexperience hold you back from a prosperous career. These 15 high-paying jobs are open to just about anyone.

16 High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require Prior Experience (UPS Pays $170K for #10)

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

Cordele, GA

Officials with the Middle District of Georgia recently announced that Rontavious Jamal Jackson, a 33-year-old from Cordele, Georgia, has admitted guilt to the charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon after his involvement in a burglary where 62 firearms were stolen from a Macon pawn shop in 2023. Jackson faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison, along with three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than 60 Firearms from Pawn Shop

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

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Topeka City Manager and staff update the governing body on 2025 budget revisions ahead of its finalization

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - 2.8 million. Topeka City Manager, Robert Perez and his staff are working towards finalizing the budget for the next fiscal year. Still,...

Topeka City Manager and staff update the governing body on 2025 budget revisions ahead of its finalization

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