Louisiana State

Ouachita Parish, LA

Columbus, OH

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

ESPN Lafayette

If you drive through your city or neighborhood in south Louisiana you will likely notice that many of the lawns have mushrooms growing in them. So, why are there so many mushrooms showing up in yards in recent weeks, well it turns out it has a lot to do with the recent weather conditions.

Here’s Why Mushrooms Are Showing Up in Yards Across Louisiana

Distractify

Nalls (@imagesbynalls) is a photographer that lives in the Outer Banks who appears to often visit Corolla Beach in North Carolina. He's captured stunning videos of baby wild horses experiencing rain for the first time. He's posted wonderful tributes of his beautiful dog Zeus.And he also uploads lots of videos of people who just can't help but get their cars stuck on Corolla beach.In a recent clip, Nalls records his conversation with a family in a white sedan that somehow made it onto the beach. He tries warning them to get out of there as they're probably going to get...

“Well, Well, Well” — 4WD Truck Driver Warns Family in Sedan Not to Go on Beach, They Don’t Listen

Kansas State

Columbia, MO

Oxygen

Jesse Valencia of Kentucky made a grim prediction to his mother when he was just seven years old. “He said, ‘Mom, I’m not gonna live to be — very old.’ He said, ‘I’m gonna die at a very young age,’” his mom, Linda Valencia, told Dateline: Secrets Uncovered.

Married Missouri Police Officer Kills College Student He Was Having Affair with, Who Threatened To "Out" Him

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Georgia State

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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

Florida State

Akeena

Let’s dive into some recent restaurant drama involving Hooters, a chain that’s been a staple for many but now finds itself in a bit of a pickle. It seems the restaurant world’s rapid changes and evolving consumer preferences are proving tough for Hooters to handle, especially as they try to stay afloat in today’s competitive market.

Troubled chain shuts down Florida restaurants, fails to make crucial payment

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Baton Rouge, LA

Despite all the conversations and steps taken to address bias and establish gender equality, there are still elements in the society that'll police women for what they wear. When a Louisiana nurse named Y'Mine McClanahan faced unfair treatment at a restaurant, she decided to call them out publicly. McClanahan, who goes by Miney M Mac on Facebook, shared a post this July about a discriminatory dress-code at Stabs Prime Steak and Seafood in the Baton Rouge area. Despite having worn the same dress to the same restaurant several times earlier, the woman was denied entry this time because it was "too revealing."

Restaurant that denied entry to woman over revealing dress wasn't prepared for her reaction

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Arizona State

Santa Cruz County, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Arizona Weatherman

According to the Arizona Weatherman, on Wednesday, 31 July 2024, Southern Arizona is expected to be lit up with monsoon thunderstorms and push northward into Pima, Santa Cruz, Cochise, and Pinal Counties over the course of the day. Gila and Southern Maricopa counties are also expected to experience some convection as the system moves through today. Some of these storms are likely to have severe parameters associated with them.

Severe monsoon thunderstorms with flooding to impact Southern Arizona on Wednesday

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Denver, CO

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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La DOTD announces bid results for 22 statewide projects, 2 NELA parishes receive funding

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced on July 30 the bid results for 22 statewide projects, and two NELA...

La DOTD announces bid results for 22 statewide projects, 2 NELA parishes receive funding

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