Richland, WA

Columbus, OH

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Booneville, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

Medford, NJ

Navigating the normal tension and conflict that comes before a teenager moves away? Here’s how to cope.

No longer babies, some teens take to ‘soiling the nest’

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

PENDLETON, Ore.-Temporary fire closures on the Heppner and North Fork John Day Ranger District will be lifted on Sept. 3.

Closed parts of Umatilla National Forest reopening Sept. 3

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

Nevada State

Scary Mommy

For some kids, the transition to Kindergarten is easy as “one, two, three.”. Preschool, daycare, or even grandma taking the kids for the day might result in some kids being more than ready to spread their wings and spend a good chunk of the day away from their parents.

This Mom Wonders What Happened To Half-Day Kindergarten

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Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

Quitman, MS

Clarke County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Salon

Picture this, it’s 1998 and you’re called to the principal’s office. Not because you flung paper clips at the substitute teacher again, but because your deskmate who has been missing since this morning went home thanks to head lice. Now, the school nurse is tasked with checking your head. Sorting strand by strand to see if tiny, six-legged insects are clinging to your scalp.

Head lice at school isn't the crisis it used to be. Here's why

Tyler Hubbard reveals he and his wife Hayley have made the decision to homeschool their two sons, Luca and Atlas, and daughter Olivia. Up until this point, all three kids attended a Montessori school, however, the couple has since come to the conclusion that they would prefer to be in control of their kid’s teachings. Plus, homeschooling allows them to be more flexible in their ability to be on the road as a family.

Tyler Hubbard and Wife, Hayley, Pull Kids from Traditional Schooling to Start a Homeschooling Journey

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Scripps News

As summer vacation ends, many kids are getting ready to head back to school. But for some, the learning never really ended. That's because their parents are "unschooling" them. Here's what it means.

Parents share why they're 'unschooling' their kids and how it's different from homeschooling

Every parent will agree that reading is extremely important in a child's educational journey. In most cases, children are introduced to reading with the help of "sight words"—words that can be recognized by kids without sounding them out. But @toddlerscanread wants parents to take a different approach. He believes that children would benefit more if they moved beyond just memorization and instead tried to grasp what's in front of them phonetically. In his opinion, this approach will help children become so confident that they can transfer the skills they have garnered into other avenues. Ultimately, it will also aid them in their higher studies. He explains all of this in detail through a video.

Former teacher explains what parents should stop doing when teaching their children how to read

Business Insider

Last fall my school banned phones in classrooms. It had such great impact on kids, and now I'm wondering why more schools don't do the same.

I'm a high school teacher, and my school banned cellphones in the classroom. Every school should do the same.

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

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

Upworthy

Most parents take a quick photo of their kid’s first day of school each year. It’s a great way to capture how much they’ve grown from year to year, plus in a few years time you’ll have a whole collection of memories to give you a good cry when graduation comes. 
But one dad did things a little differently. Instead of a photo, he celebrated each of his daughter’s first days of school with a short record interview. 
Now, she’s a senior, and this tradition has come to an end. 

Touching video shows dad interviewing daughter every first day of school since kindergarten

The US Sun

WE all know the sinking feeling of settling in to a long commute only to hear a child throwing a tantrum nearby. Whether you can sympathise with the parent or not, it's never ideal to have to listen to incessant toddler screams. In a post on Mumsnet, one woman sparked...

Mum sparks furious debate saying parents should ‘give your child a tablet and leave us in peace’ when out in public

Georgia State

Floyd County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), three former officers from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), one GDC investigator, and a former Floyd County deputy have been charged for the aggravated assault of an inmate at the Floyd County Jail.

Five Former Georgia Law Enforcement Officers Charged With Aggravated Assault Against Inmate

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Pediatrician urges parents to make sure kids are up to date on vaccines before heading back to school

RICHLAND, Wash. - Students are heading back to school. According to the Pediatric Medical Director at Kadlec...

Pediatrician urges parents to make sure kids are up to date on vaccines before heading back to school

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