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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

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

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

DoYouRemember?

After 17 bids at Heritage Auctions, a certain collector paid $35,000 for the late Michael Jackson’s driver’s license. Heritage Auctions noted that it was in good condition, although it had creases in some areas— the most visible being on the verso. The document from the mid-’80s was...

Michael Jackson’s Driver’s License Auctions For Thousands Of Dollars

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

Akeena

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

New York City, NY

Rolling Stone


Jungle City Studios  in New York was filled with soul as Sam Smith and Alicia Keys popped in for a live performance of “I’m Not the Only One.” The special duet appears on the 10th anniversary edition of Smith’s debut album, In the Lonely Hour. For the performance, Keys accompanied them on keys and vocals with the pair spilling their feelings over a grand piano.Sam Smith Couldn't Walk for a Month After Tearing ACL in 'Awful' Ski Accident








	The Ava Rikki-directed music video for the collaboration is completed with snapshots from Smith’s New York City Pride party at the historic...

Sam Smith and Alicia Keys Spill Their Feelings Over a Grand Piano in ‘I’m Not the Only One’ Live Video

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

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	Jelly Roll recently joined Morgan Wallen onstage during Wallen’s headlining show at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Aug. 8, where they teamed up to perform Wallen’s hit “Cowgirls.” In a new video, Bunnie XO shares how Jelly Roll prepped for the moment backstage.Jelly Roll Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Youth Center in Nashville




	In a video Bunnie XO posted on socials, Jelly Roll is seen backstage listening to “Cowgirls” and memorizing the lyrics, while she offers support as he sings along to the song.




	She captioned the video, “When your hubby doesn’t kno [sic] the words of the song he’s about to...

Watch Bunnie XO Help Jelly Roll Prep for His Morgan Wallen Duet

Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx shared his thoughts on forming another supergroup. However, it appears that he doesn’t think of forming one right now. “Have you considered forming a super group. And if so who would you choose,” a user asked him on X after he shared a post with the tag #AskSixx.

Nikki Sixx Explains Why He Refuses To Form A Supergroup


				













	Karol G attains a new milestone across the Billboard charts as her latest single, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” lands at No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs and Latin Airplay charts, while ruling the Tropical Airplay chart for a second week, on the rankings dated July 29.Karol G Wraps Historic Mañana Será Bonito Tour With Emotional Last Show: ‘This Tour Changed My Life’




	The new chart achievements land as Karol G wrapped up her Mañana Será Bonito Tour, with four sold-out shows at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid on July 23.










	On the multimetric Hot Latin Songs chart, “Si Antes Te...

Karol G Is First Artist to Top Hot Latin Songs, Latin Airplay & Tropical Airplay Charts Simultaneously in Over a Decade

Douglas, GA

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Jacksonville officials unveiled a 12-point plan Monday that they hope will address the state’s new bill banning the homeless from camping on sidewalks or public property. The five-year plan will increase shelter admissions, expand the number of shelter beds, set up hotel space as an option, and institute a common database on every client so facilities and police can share it.

Jacksonville unveils 12-point plan to battle homelessness

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Texas State

Am I really going to sit here for this entire post and pine about how good the Ripplefest Texas lineup is and how I won’t be there to see it? Yeah, maybe. Can’t really say I wouldn’t be justified in doing so, what with Dozer and Mars Red Sky and Fatso Jetson and Gozu and Howling Giant and Domkraft and so on and such and oh here come the tears again. I promised myself I wouldn’t cry. Nah, that’s a lie. I made no such promises.

Ripplefest Texas 2024: Day Splits Announced

Charles Edward Anderson Berry was born on October 18, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing up in a vibrant musical environment, Berry was influenced by blues, jazz, and gospel music, which would later shape his revolutionary sound. His early interest in music was complemented by a love for performing, and he began playing guitar during his teenage years.

Retro Blast: Chuck Berry's Cause Of Death

HollywoodLife

Following the release of Katy Perry’s “Lifetimes” music video, an investigation began to determine whether any environmental damage was caused to the protected dunes of S’Espalmador during filming, which officials claimed was done without permission. A spokesperson for the singer, 39, told multiple publications on Wednesday...

Katy Perry Responds to Investigation Over Music Video on Protected Dunes

Denver, CO

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

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Missouri Executive Order 44 LP stream

Missouri hardcore/grind outfit Missouri Executive Order 44, is streaming...

Missouri Executive Order 44 LP stream

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