South Carolina State

Columbus, OH

Shawnee, KS

For the third time in August, a high school football player died after collapsing during practice. HS football player Ovet Gomez-Regalado collapsed during practice Wednesday at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and was transported to a local hospital where he passed away. There were 3 similar HS football player cases...

3rd HS Football Player Dies This Month; 15-Year-Old Collapses During Practice

College Football depends heavily on high school recruiting, and even that can’t always be dependable. This seems to be the case with former No. 1 ranked player Malachi Nelson, who went from being the future of USC to now being a backup at Boise State. The Rise and Fall...

College Football Former No. 1 Ranked QB Will Not Start… Again

Waco, TX

This season, College Football is going to have transfer quarterbacks starting (and not starting) left and right. Some of the College Football Playoff’s contenders, like Ohio State and Oregon, will be led by treasures found via the Transfer Portal. Baylor is no different. While they aren’t currently projected to...

Former MAC MVP, Toledo Star Wins QB Battle in the Big 12

Colorado State

Boulder, CO

Racism is allegedly the root of Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders’ ire toward CBS. During a press conference earlier this month, Sanders had a public spat with the media company. Sanders refused to state why he was upset with CBS publicly. Deion Sanders had beef with CBS. As...

REPORT: Racism Caused Colorado Buffaloes HC Deion Sanders To Shut Down CBS Questions

Ohio State

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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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Virginia State

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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

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

The Miami Dolphins put their money where their mouth is this off-season in more than one way. Both Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill (arguably the Dolphins two most important offensive pieces) received a brand new or restructured contract this off-season. Tagovailoa, however, had some comments recently regarding his former coaching...

Miami Dolphins: Fans Completely Turn On Tua Tagovailoa After Extremely Controversial Statement

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Browns offensive tackle position has been decimated by injuries this offseason. Their starting right tackle, Jack Conklin, suffered a torn ACL and MCL in their season-opener last season. He is on the active/PUP list and hasn’t practiced in the first four weeks of training camp. It’s unclear whether he will play in Week 1.

REPORT: The Cleveland Browns Offensive Lineman Will Not Play in Their 3rd and Final Preseason Game

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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3 Huge Takeaways From the SEC College Football Preseason Poll – Which Team is Shockingly Low?

The SEC Media Poll has been released, with more surprises than you may think. Unlike the Big 12, where the media poll doesn’t seem to predict...

3 Huge Takeaways From the SEC College Football Preseason Poll – Which Team is Shockingly Low?

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