South Carolina State

Oxford, MS

Louisiana State

FanSided

Four-star safety Jhase Thomas announced he was committing to LSU today, choosing the Tigers over Ole Miss, Colorado, Houston, and Texas Tech. The son of former Ole Miss cornerback Fred Thomas, he chose to commit to his in-state team over following in his father's footsteps at Ole Miss. It was reportedly a close run between the Tigers and the Rebels, with Jhase Thomas weighing both programs. However, the talented DB chose to stay home.

Son of former Ole Miss player commits to home state LSU over Rebels and others

Tuscaloosa, AL

Athlon Sports

SEC Media Days are underway in Dallas. Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is present at the event as a football analyst. Saban delivered captivating analysis for the SEC Network while previewing the upcoming season. Among other things, Saban shared who he believes will play ...

Nick Saban Predicts Conference Title Game Matchup at SEC Media Days

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU Tigers On SI

Thomas reveals his decision to Brian Kelly and the Tigers, joins impressive 2025 class.

BREAKING: LSU Football Lands Commitment From Coveted Louisiana Safety Jhase Thomas

Georgia State

Athens, GA

A to Z Sports

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is preparing to make his first-ever SEC Media Days appearance. Here's what to know.

Georgia QB Carson Beck's first SEC Media Days: What to know

The Spun

Garrett Nussmeier addressed an important issue to kick off the week's SEC Media Days. On Monday, On3's J.D. PicKell asked the LSU quarterback how he feels about the "Gumbo Gunslinger" nickname. While PicKell has seen plenty of fans object to the moniker, Nussmeier gave his seal of approval. "I love ...

LSU QB Clarifies Stance On 'Gumbo Gunslinger' Nickname

Chicago, IL

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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?

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Nebraska State

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern and Central Plains, with risks of damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Northern/Central Plains; July 3, 2024

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

The Current GA

People held in Georgia immigrant detention centers will soon face new challenges in their search for lawyers to represent them in immigration court, a development that will likely doom many people’s chances of fighting deportation.

For migrants in Georgia, fighting deportation will become harder. Here’s why.

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Covington, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Part 1 of an occasional series about Casual & Fine Dining. The White Horse Tavern in Park Hills, just outside the city limits of Covington, was a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area dining experience. Located at 1501 Dixie Highway (US 25/42), the White Horse was one of more than a dozen restaurants along what was once called the “Gourmet Strip.”

Our Rich History: White Horse Tavern, a fine dining experience on the ‘Gourmet Strip’

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Lithonia, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Drevion Micah Evans, a 24-year-old resident of Lithonia, Georgia, has been sentenced to federal prison for a series of crimes involving illegal firearms possession and drug trafficking. Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. handed down a sentence of six years and six months, to be followed by five years of supervised release.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Illegal Machineguns and Drug Trafficking

Tennessee State

Tennessee swiped an elite player from LSU

LSU HC Brian Kelly gets real about losing former 5-star OL Lance Heard to Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols

Savannah, GA

In the fall of 2022, the Georgia State Ethics Commission opened a file against Savannah civil-rights veteran and state lawmaker Carl Gilliard. The man with a reputation for social activism and feeding the poor had not submitted more than nine mandatory campaign and personal finance reports between 2020 and 2023.

State ethics board: Rep. Gilliard made ‘egregious’ campaign spending violations

J. Souza

Cruise ships that sail out of the United States are periodically inspected by the CDC. This ensures cruise passengers are safe and can avoid common illnesses. These surprise inspections can happen twice a year and involve reviews of the ship's kitchen, water systems, hygiene protocols, and many other aspects of the vessel.

8 Cruise Ships That Received Perfect 100 Health Scores with CDC in 2024

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee picked up a big commitment over the weekend

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols score a significant offseason win over Alabama and Georgia on Saturday night

Locust Grove, VA

Cheryl E Preston

The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

Alabama State

The results are in for the 2024 247Sports SEC Preseason Power Poll and the Ole Miss Rebels are picked to finish third in the conference behind the No.1 Georgia Bulldogs and newcomers the Texas Longhorns. The poll was released Monday morning...the first day of SEC Media Days, which are taking place in Dallas.

Rebels picked tied for third in 247Sports' SEC preseason power poll

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Water Valley, MS

Waterford, MS

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Pittsboro, MS

NewsBreak

Why Mizzou and Mississippi are in similar positions heading into the football season

DALLAS — A few seconds after Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin walked off the Southeastern Conference football media days stage, instant analysis trickled over from the SEC...

Why Mizzou and Mississippi are in similar positions heading into the football season

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