Pennsylvania State

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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A Canadian woman was mortified to discover a bunch of strangers casually taking a dip in the swimming pool at her home. Speaking to Noovo Info, Maryse Chaussé recalled returning home and finding a car in her parking spot. "There was a little family swimming in the pool with three cute little girls," she said. The family of five told the confused homeowner that they came across the pool on an app called Swimply, which allows people to rent pools by the hour. They said they had paid $35 to enjoy the facilities. But as it turns out, it wasn't...

Woman finds strangers in her swimming pool after ex-tenant rented it out

[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

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

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

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

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

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J. Souza

In a dramatic rescue operation captured on video, the Italian Coast Guard airlifted a pregnant woman from a cruise ship in the Adriatic Sea on Sunday. According to news reports, the woman, who was experiencing complications and "at risk of miscarriage", was successfully transported to a hospital for medical care.

Pregnant Woman Evacuated from Cruise Ship "At Risk of Miscarriage"

New York Post

Fish out of water.

A Canadian woman came home Sunday to find a family of strangers soaking up the sun in her outdoor pool, according to a report.

“We arrived and there was a car in the parking spot,” Maryse Chaussé told Noovo Info. 



“There was a little family swimming in the pool, with three cute little girls.”

The family of five told the bewildered homeowner that they had rented out the pool on Swimply — a mobile app that allows swimmers to lease private pools by the hour.

Accused racist LI squatters who lost home to foreclosure claim new owners ‘intimidated’ them, trespassed by...

Homeowner finds strangers swimming in backyard after ex-tenant leases pool for $35 on Swimply app

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

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

Philadelphia, PA

102.5 WDVE

Here's where you can order the best sandwich in Pennsylvania, and what to ask for!

Pennsylvania Restaurant Serves The Absolute 'Best Sandwich' In The State

Allegheny County, PA

Wilmerding, PA

CBS Pittsburgh

WILMERDING, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man was shot and killed in Wilmerding on Wednesday afternoon. Dispatchers found a man shot to death after dispatchers were called about a shooting on State Street shortly after 2 p.m.The body was found in the middle of the street next to a white SUV that had a bullethole through the windshield. An evidence marker was placed on the ground nearby.Ring doorbell camera from a neighbor captured a barrage of gunfire. One neighbor said after they heard gunfire, they went out to try to help, but there was nothing they could do.Nolan Maurizi's family owns a nearby business, and he said almost everybody on the street comes in. "Everybody here is family. It feels like a nightmare for me. I couldn't imagine the people closer to the victim," Maurizi said. Allegheny County's homicide unit didn't provide any other information about the shooting. There's been no word on suspects and the victim's identity hasn't been released. Anyone with information is asked to call the Allegheny County police tipline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.


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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

York, PA

McGeno

Grocery shoppers in Pennsylvania can look forward to several new options in the coming year. From upscale stores to those catering to budget-minded customers, there will be something to attract a wide range of shoppers.

4 Exciting Grocery Store Openings in Pennsylvania Coming Soon!

Volusia County, FL

Deltona, FL

USA TODAY

A Florida deputy with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office is being called a hero after rescuing a missing 5-year-old boy with autism from a pond.

Video shows Florida deputy rescue missing 5-year-old autistic boy from pond

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

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NewsBreak

Coroner called to scene after boy disappears in creek while kayaking

UPDATE: Body of 10-year-old kayaker, missing 4 days, found in central Pa. creek. The coroner was called to the scene of a kayaking accident Wednesday morning,...

Coroner called to scene after boy disappears in creek while kayaking

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