Arizona State

Patagonia, AZ

Mountain View, CA

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 23-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, who both had warrants, were arrested following a traffic stop. On August 21, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a detective with the Coffee County Drug Unit was observing traffic on Hwy 21 North in the Oak Park Community when he noticed a Black GMC Pickup traveling south toward the city. The detective said he observed behavior that he believed to be an indicator of criminal behavior.

Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Arrests and Drug Seizure in Douglas

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Santa Cruz County, AZ

Patagonia Regional Times

Board of Supervisors Respond to the Arizona Auditor General’s Report Regarding Treasurer. We are deeply disappointed that the Arizona Auditor General chose to issue a purported report in a transparent attempt to minimize its liability in allowing former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr’s nearly forty-million-dollar theft to continue unchecked for a decade, instead of working constructively with Santa Cruz County to make its citizens whole.

Supervisors Condemn AZ Auditor General’s Report on Gutfahr

Tucson, AZ

Elizabeth Gutfahr, the former Santa Cruz County Treasurer accused by County officials of embezzling more than $39 million over a ten-year period, made her first public appearance since resigning from office in April in Tucson Wednesday afternoon at a civil court hearing in Pima County Superior Court. Dressed in simple...

Gutfahr Appears in Court, Judge Orders Receivership to Continue

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

Georgia State

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DeanLand

Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

You’re warmly invited to the upcoming PIE AUCTION, Saturday, September 21st, beginning with live music and a cash bar bar at 4:00 pm. Dinner served from 4:30-5:30 pm, with the PIE AUCTION beginning at 5:30 pm. All in the beautiful Patagonia Community Garden. (4th Avenue, Smelter-Dusquene Avenue). This delicious...

21st Annual Patagonia Community Garden Pie Auction Set for Sept. 21

J. Souza

Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

Dania Beach, FL

Akeena

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) held an informal community meeting at Patagonia High School on August 21 to listen to community concerns on the current revision of the South32 Aquifer Protection Permit, which would allow discharge of pumped water from the Hermosa Project. Copies of the revised Draft...

ADEQ Staff Hears Local Citizens’ Concerns on Hermosa Water Permit

Panama City, FL

For Floridians with a craving for fried chicken, Popeyes is often a top choice, thanks to its distinctive Cajun and Creole flavors. However, a recent state inspection led to the temporary closure of a Popeyes location in Panama City, raising concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness and safety standards.

Popeyes Location Closed Following Serious Issues Found During Inspection in Florida

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue (PVFR) Dept. Chief Tim Regan and Emergency Medical Services Chief Karina Hilliard have resigned from the department. Assistant Fire Chief Zay Hartigan will now serve as acting Chief. Regan, who has served as Chief since July 1, announced his resignation via email on Friday, Aug....

New PVFR Chief, EMS Chief Resign Amidst Controversy

Salem, OH

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

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

Arizona Luminaria

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a Republican push that could have blocked more than 41,000 Arizona voters from casting ballots for president in the closely contested swing state, but allowed some parts of a law requiring proof of citizenship to be enforced.

Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41,000 Arizona voters, but partly OKs proof of citizenship law

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