Missouri State

There’s something about eating fresh, ripe fruit that makes us want to plant the seeds in our yard and grow our own trees. Many fruits are easy to grow from seed, just think about those watermelons growing out of the compost pile! Among fruit trees, peaches (as well as nectarines and apricots) are.

How To Plant A Peach Seed So You Can Grow Your Own Tree

Seeing hummingbirds delight at backyard feeders is one of the many joys of birders across the South, but making sure they are kept happy–and staying at your feeder–can be an overwhelming thought. Depending on where you live, the hummingbird feeder can be put out as early as late...

The Best Time To Take Down Hummingbird Feeders, According To Experts

Swiffer Sweepers were released in 2001 and quickly became an incredibly important tool in the household cleaning arsenal, especially for those of us with hardwood floors. The Swiffer Sweeper is perfect for picking up dust, dirt, and pet hair from hardwood, linoleum, or tile floors. However, as we’ve gotten to know Swiffer, though, it’s become clear it is a versatile cleaning tool that can be used for so much more than floors. So here are some ways to use Swiffer around your house, besides cleaning floors:

13 Ways You Can Use A Swiffer Sweeper Beyond Cleaning The Floor

You've likely heard that burying banana peels in your garden is a good way to add important nutrients to the soil to grow healthy plants. Banana peels do contain nutrients, but not as many as you may think. Plus, it's not as simple as placing them in the soil and skipping fertilizer or compost.

Should You Use Banana Peels In The Garden? Experts Weigh In

Attention bakers: You're likely storing your flour wrong. Whether you are baking a birthday cake or frying up some chicken, flour is a staple ingredient in our kitchens that seems to make its way into most of our beloved recipes. If you're like most, you're probably keeping your bag of flour rolled up in its packaging tucked into a kitchen cabinet, or perched on a shelf in your pantry. However, the last thing you want to do is keep your flour in the bag it came in if you want to keep it fresh and bugless. Ahead, we talk about all things flour and how to store it for optimal freshness.

The Best Way To Store Flour

Hiring a contractor to work on your house can feel intimidating and even scary—we’ve all heard horror stories about unfinished work, poor communication, and ignored budgets. “You’re looking for a partner for the most personal investment you can make,” says Rick Rockwell, President of Rockwell Construction in Charleston, South Carolina. “They’re going to be connected with you, and ultimately with your family, through this investment.” As such, they need to respect your finances, space, and you. Though Rockwell admits your gut feeling after meeting them can tell you a lot, there are also questions you should always ask a contractor before hiring them.

9 Questions You Should Always Ask A Contractor Before Hiring Them

While we love when it comes time to transition our closets into a new season's wardrobe, the start of fall in the South doesn't mean it's time to pack away all of your open-toed shoes just yet. With temperatures still being warm well into the season, there's still time to get some legwork out of your pedicure. These fall pedicure colors are sure to have you excited for a cozy season of movie nights and football games.

Step Into Cozy Season With These 15 Best Pedicure Colors For Fall 2024

Georgia State

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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

Tennessee State

When it comes to enhancing your curb appeal or elevating your backyard, the tried-and-true basic hardscape ideas like building a fire pit, adding an outdoor kitchen, or laying down patio pavers obviously come to mind. But, who said outdoor upgrades have to stop there?. We were curious to know what...

13 Outdoor Upgrades That Will Instantly Increase Home Value

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Colorado State

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Wilmington, NC

Town Talks

Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

If you’re looking for a good excuse to travel, Southwest Airlines has you covered. The airline has just announced that it is bringing back its wildly popular companion pass program that lets one person fly for free. That means flying for a girls’ trip from, say, Houston to spend...

Southwest Airlines Just Announced The Return Of A Very Popular Promotion That Will Save You A Lot On Your Next Trip

Nail polish remover does a lot more than its name lets on. Of course, if you enjoy giving yourself at-home manis and pedis, it’s useful enough on its own. But there are other reasons outside of your beauty regimen to keep a bottle of the stinky stuff on hand.

4 Unexpected Uses For Nail Polish Remover In Your Home

Hull, MA

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Get ready, because you're invited to the "best late summer beach party in New England!" The Endless Summer Waterfront Festival, hosted by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner and promises to be an event you won't want to miss. Taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2023, this event celebrates the last days of summer and the vibrant community of Hull.

Live Music, Family Fun & More: This Waterfront Festival Has It All!

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

Washington, DC

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

Alabama State

Brandon Coleman, the charismatic lead singer, spent his youth running around with siblings and cousins on a family compound outside of Turnerville, just north of Mobile. Meanwhile, Drew Nix, who plays guitar and writes a lot of the songs, grew up further north, in Birmingham. The two met through a mutual friend and eventually formed the Red Clay Strays, a country rock group that’s made quite a name for itself, especially after their 2022 single, “Wondering Why.” Now the band is out with a new album called Made By These Moments, and they’ve also been nominated at the Americana Honors and Award show, which will be held at the Ryman auditorium on September 18th, as one of the emerging acts of the year.

Alabama's Red Clay Strays Were Made For This Moment

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Horoscope for Thursday, September 5th

When it comes to getting dinner on the table, we have the world at our fingertips. With a few clicks we can summon almost any supper recipe we desire, from Mississippi Pot Roast to Memphis Dry Rub Barbecue Ribs. When we were searching for the answer, we figured it must be a chili or a chicken recipe. In fact, it had to be chicken, right? Readers love our chicken recipes, especially in the fall. Is there anything more comforting than our Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie? But nope, neither made the cut.

This Is The South's Most-Searched For Fall Weeknight Dinner

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

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The Power Of Passalong Plants

The Grumpy Gardener helps a reader with a fig tree dilemma. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of. \"In the early 1900s, my grandfather immigrated to the US from...

The Grumpy Gardener helps a reader with a fig tree dilemma. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of. "In the early 1900s, my grandfather immigrated to the US from...

The Power Of Passalong Plants

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