Louisiana State

Hammond, LA

Columbus, OH

Minneapolis, MN

ABC News

Four children, ages 11 to 14, joyriding around Minneapolis in a stolen car were shot and wounded, police said.

4 children found shot in stolen car

Iowa State

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Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Hey there, future mover! Before you start daydreaming about spicy Cajun food, jazzy nights, and bayou adventures, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making Louisiana your new home. Swampy Heat and Humidity. If...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Louisiana

North Carolina State

Stanley, NC

InsideEdition

Police have said little about Kelly Krueger's disappearance, and one month after launching a probe, local police tell Inside Edition Digital they have "no further information to release about this case."

Cops Releasing No Further Info on Missing Mom Found 'Pretty Banged Up' and 'Wearing Just Shorts' in Woods

Wide Open Country

A famed Louisiana comedian has died. His passing comes suddenly and as a shock to his family and friends. The comedian passed away from heart-related issues. According to his son's post on his Facebook page, Christian comedian Mutzie Daniel Forestier passed away suddenly. He had a medical emergency. Prior to his death, Forestier worked as a comedian for six years on Carnival Cruise Line ships. His comedy work earned him New Orleans Entertainer of the Year twice as well as Christian Comedian of the Year.

Famed Louisiana Comedian Dies From 'Heart-Related' Issue

Mississippi State

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April Killian

Year after year, sightings of an animal that eyewitnesses describe as a "black panther" are reported across the state of Mississippi. State officials are usually quick to dismiss these sightings - saying that eyewitnesses have simply seen a domestic housecat or other animal. They are also quick to point out that the animal typically described as a "black panther" doesn't exsist. If that's true, then what are so many people seeing? Is there an unknown animal lurking in the woods of the Magnolia State? Let's take a deep dive into the mysterious black panther sightings in Mississippi.

Mysterious Black Panther Sightings in Mississippi

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

According to WTKR, Big Lots is closing about 315 of its stores across the United States. An earlier version of this story stated that 42 stores in Virginia would close. However, an updates states that only nine stores in Virginia are closing.

Big Lots will close nine stores in Virginia

Wisconsin State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Midwest much later today, particularly impacting areas in northern Illinois, eastern Iowa, and southern Wisconsin. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Midwest; Evening; August 27th, 2024

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Chicago, IL

Chicago Star Media

Four Chicago suburbs have been named among the safest and richest places to live in the United States for 2024, according to a new ranking by GOBankingRates . The ranking evaluated cities nationwide based on factors like average household income, cost of living, and crime rates. These Chicago-area communities stood out in terms of luxury and low crime stats.

4 Chicago suburbs ranked “safest and richest” in the U.S.

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

New Orleans, LA

M Henderson

It's Labor Day weekend, y'all, so it's time to party!! This is where the fun is happening around the state. South Decadence - New Orleans - August 30 & 31, September 1 & 2. Southern Decadence is the largest LGBTQ+ event in New Orleans celebrated nightly throughout the city with wonderful parties and events, and culminating in a parade.

Louisiana Festivals & Events Happening this Weekend: August 29 through September 1

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

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

We all like to think we're tidy, with our moms' voices reminding us to make our beds, do the dishes, and clean the bathrooms. But sometimes, we fall short. Did you know that more than 1.57 million Americans live without a toilet or tap at home? The lack of basic water sanitation costs the U.S. economy $8.58 billion every year, according to a report produced by DigDee.

North Carolina City Has Been Named Among The 'Dirtiest' In America

Baton Rouge, LA

The Group Travel Leader is taking a trip to Louisiana’s Capital City region, and we want you to come along!. Our friends at Louisiana Office of Tourism are arranging a familiarization tour of Baton Rouge and surrounding communities, and they’re inviting our travel planner readers to attend. The tour will take place March 20–24 and will include Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Tangipahoa Parish and other communities in the Capital City region.

Join Us for a Trip to Louisiana’s Capital City Region

Texas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Natalbany, LA

Tickfaw, LA

Ponchatoula, LA

Albany, LA

Independence, LA

Springfield, LA

Robert, LA

Loranger, LA

Holden, LA

Husser, LA

Livingston, LA

Roseland, LA

Folsom, LA

Madisonville, LA

Fluker, LA

Pine Grove, LA

Maurepas, LA

Walker, LA

Covington, LA

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Already on leave for DWI arrest, Louisiana state trooper booked again for same offense

A trooper on leave for a first-offense DWI in March was arrested again Monday on the same offense, Louisiana State Police said. Isaiah Gilbert, 28, of...

Already on leave for DWI arrest, Louisiana state trooper booked again for same offense

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