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A Dime Saved

Rising crime rates and a lack of safety in the wealthiest country in the world have been hot topics across both sides of the political aisle recently. Discussion about crime took center stage during the recent midterm elections, with Republicans pouring as much as $40 million on ads related to rising crime, according to an NPR analysis of data from AdImpact.

4 of the Most Dangerous Cities Are in the U.S.

Baton Rouge, LA

GOBankingRates

The southern part of the United States is known for a lot of things that make it a desirable location to live -- many of the states enjoy nice weather, a slower pace of life and lower costs of living compared to their northern neighbors.

5 Most Expensive Southern Cities With High Crime Rates

Texas State

FinanceBuzz

As you plan to retire, inflation may have you hoping to find a more affordable location. Consider these cities in Texas if you have a modest retirement budget.

5 Best Texas Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a Month

Georgia State

Daily Mail

Many Americans are moving from large coastal cities to smaller towns, with states like California losing significant populations. Cities and towns across the US are offering financial incentives

How seven US cities are offering residents up to $50,000 to move there

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Maryland State

CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- Millions of Americans were expected to take to the roads and skies this week to travel for Independence Day. That includes 1.5 million Marylanders heading out for their summer trips.On Thursday, BWI Thurgood Marshall was calm and quiet with only a few cancellations and delays. Passenger traffic was slow and steady. Some airline personnel told WJZ the airport was packed on Wednesday as most people headed out of the region.It was a similar story on the roads with few traffic delays. A gas station near I-97 in Glen Burnie said Wednesday was extremely busy, but the Fourth of July was...

1.3 million Marylanders drove to Fourth of July destinations rather than fly, AAA reports

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Montgomery County, MD

The Independent

A humble, plastic water bottle thrown in the trash at Washington Dulles Airport has provided the key to a 23-year-old cold case.Eugene T Gligor, 44, was charged with the murder of Leslie J Preer back in May 2001 by police in Montgomery County, Maryland on June 18.Preer, 50, was found dead in the bathtub of her home near Washington DC. Signs of a struggle were throughout the house and another person's DNA was found under her fingernails but police were never able to match the sample.Then, in 2022, investigators found a partial match in commercial genetic databases assembled by ancestry...

Cold-case killer finally nabbed by water bottle tossed in airport trash, police say

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

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

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Atlanta, GA

Honolulu, HI

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released its annual Global Liveability Index 2024, which evaluates cities worldwide for their livability. EIU's report examines 173 cities globally based on 30 indicators organized into five different categories:. Stability. Health care. Culture and environment. Education and infrastructure. The cities were then ranked on a...

From Atlanta to San Francisco: These are the 10 best U.S. cities to live in based on culture, education, infrastructure and more

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.

Opinion: Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

New Jersey State

The Motley Fool

Discover which states have the highest gas taxes and how it affects your wallet. Find out if your state makes the list.

10 States With the Highest Gas Tax

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Couple with suspected ties to international theft ring arrested in Washington City

ST. GEORGE — Following a string of reported thefts in Washington County on Monday, a man and woman were arrested and suspected to be part of...

Couple with suspected ties to international theft ring arrested in Washington City

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