Louisiana State

Columbus, OH

New Haven, CT

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Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

Black bears are pretty common in Louisiana these days, but one bear from the "Bayou State" has caught the attention of many on social media.

Louisiana Bear With Odd Body Shape Stuns Some on Internet

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

Hey there, future mover! Before you start daydreaming about spicy Cajun food, jazzy nights, and bayou adventures, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making Louisiana your new home. Swampy Heat and Humidity. If...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Louisiana

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

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

A Louisiana oil field worker says that they are being discriminated against while working in California.

Louisiana Oil Field Workers Discriminated Against on The West Coast

Louisiana travelers should pay attention to this oddball travel tip. Believe it or not it could help save the life of a child.

Louisiana Travel Tip - Put a Crayon in Your Wallet, Here's Why

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

Tennessee State

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New Orleans, LA

Tina Howell

The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that the team will hold training camp at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, from Tuesday, October 1st, through Sunday, October 6th.

New Orleans Pelicans move training camp to Tennessee this year

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

Thomson, GA

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment. According to GBI officials, the Thomson Police Department requested the agency to investigate an allegation that Thomson City Mayor, 52-year-old Benjamin Cary Cranford, provided alcohol to an inmate on work detail within the city limits on June 4, 2024.

Georgia City Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Giving Alcohol to an Inmate on Work Det

Branch, LA

Here's a bird's eye view into how Louisiana's largest crawfish farm gets those mudbugs from the rice fields to your table.

Take a Look Inside of the Largest Crawfish Farm in Louisiana

Axios

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden may have been in New Orleans on Tuesday for a serious topic — cancer — but it didn't get in the way of them cracking jokes about the stifling heat and Tulane's private tuition. Why it matters: They announced about $150...

President Biden jokes about Tulane's tuition during New Orleans visit

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Clancy DuBos: Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming chooses cheap political theater with Bank of America snub

In politics and in life, many things that we seek are proverbial double-edged swords. Every benefit has a cost, and often times the cost is high....

Clancy DuBos: Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming chooses cheap political theater with Bank of America snub

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