Saint Louis, MO

Columbus, OH

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

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Finding a new job is getting harder. Last month, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%, the first time it has crossed above 4% since 2021. Fewer people are quitting their jobs, and recent college graduates are having a hard time breaking into the market. Hiring might have fallen beneath...

7 in-demand jobs companies are hiring for—some are remote and pay over $100,000

Virginia State

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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

Atlanta, GA

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

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

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

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

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

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

Workforce shortages are placing increased pressure on community health centers (CHCs) across the U.S., with more than 70% of such centers surveyed reporting primary care physician, nurse or mental health professional staffing gaps. Other challenges such as persistent funding gaps, rising mental health and substance abuse treatment needs, and changes...

Community health centers face increased staffing and funding pressures, new report finds

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

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

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

A 2022 National Education Association (NEA) survey found 55% of its members plan to leave education sooner than planned. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are 567,000 fewer teachers in America’s schools than in 2020, making the case for investing in new ways to recruit, prepare, and retain teachers. In July 2023, the U.S. Department of Education issued a call to action in its Raise the Bar: Lead the World Initiative aimed at eliminating the educator shortage through a well-prepared and sustainable educator workforce. Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs were one of the key strategies for addressing workforce shortages highlighted through the Raise the Bar initiative.

Supporting and Retaining Educators through Registered Apprenticeships

Walgreens has named Tracey Koller as chief merchandising officer and Sharmila Sudhakar as group vice president, head of digital commerce. Walgreens is welcoming two new executives. Tracey Koller is joining as senior vice president and chief merchandising officer, and Sharmila Sudhakar is joining as group vice president and head of Walgreens digital commerce.

Walgreens makes 2 leadership appointments

PBS NewsHour

New federal minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes could eventually require facilities that are paid by Medicare to hire tens of thousands of nurses and aides. But, like many industries around the U.S., these facilities are grappling with staffing shortages. Ali Rogin sits down with Jordan Rau, senior correspondent at KFF Health News, for more.

U.S. nursing homes grapple with staffing shortages and requirements

Kentucky State

Amazon announced that the Progressive Policy Institute ranked the company as the leading Investment Hero. The ranking was awarded to Amazon due to its record on investing more in the United States—including Kentucky—than any other American company. According to an article posted on Amazon’s News page on job...

Amazon's $43B investment fuels Kentucky economy, creates 22,000 jobs and supports over 50,000 more

Armenta joins Incenter Lender Services as its president of Lending-in-a-Box Ralph Armenta has joined Incenter Lender Services (Incenter) as President of Lending-in-a-Box. In his new role, Armenta is responsible for accelerating a variety of personal/non-mortgage and mortgage loan products into the market that quickly generates accretive revenues and liquidity for lenders, depositories, independent mortgage banks (IMBs), community banks, and credit unions, along with their servicing and subservicing partners.

Incenter Lender Services Adds Ralph Armenta To The Team

St. Louis, MO

Venice, IL

NewsBreak

Brightstar Care Of St. Louis & St. Charles: Offering Compassionate, Dependable Care

Started in 2012, Brightstar Care of St. Louis & St. Charles has offered personal services, companion care, skilled nursing, short-term transitional care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care,...

Brightstar Care Of St. Louis & St. Charles: Offering Compassionate, Dependable Care

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