Alabama State

Tuscaloosa, AL

Columbus, OH

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

North Carolina State

Winston-salem, NC

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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Travel + Leisure

Travelers now have even more winter getaway options.

This Airline Just Launched $52 Flights To Jamaica, Cancun, and More

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

Florida State

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Akeena

Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

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

Illinois State

Schaumburg, IL

When the Midwest has you craving a tropical escape, sometimes you don’t have the luxury of hopping on a plane to the Caribbean. But fear not, because Bahama Breeze in Schaumburg, Illinois, is here to save the day. This oasis offers a slice of island life right in the...

This Tropical-Themed Restaurant In Illinois Will Make You Feel Like You’re In The Caribbean

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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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

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I've stayed at dozens of luxury all-inclusive resorts, but there's one kitschy, themed spot in Mexico, that really impressed me: Margaritaville.

I've visited dozens of all-inclusive resorts, but there's one in Mexico I can't wait to return to

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Tarpon Springs, FL

Traveling to Europe is an exciting experience, but it’s not for everyone. If you don’t want to head overseas, one Florida city is being called a sort of mini-Europe. So, perhaps you’ll want to go there instead of Europe. Maybe you don’t like flying, or maybe you don’t have the funds right now to plan a big European getaway. Whatever your reason for skipping the big trip to Europe, here are some other travel options that don’t require a passport.

Visit This Florida Town Instead of Europe

California State

Golden Gate Media

Three California theme parks have been recognized among the most visited in the world, according to the annual index report by Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM. The report, which estimates attendance at top global theme park destinations, placed Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood on its prestigious list.

Three California theme parks named the most visited in the world, new report finds

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. As the Atlantic hurricane season heads into its peak, Tropical Storm Ernesto has officially reached hurricane status as of 11 a.m. AST, August 14, 2024. This means the storm has reached maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour.

All Cruise Ships Affected by Hurricane Ernesto

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

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

In the world of astrology, certain dates align with celestial energies that lean toward the fruition of dreams. Today is one such day. The energy brings with it an essence of positivity, offering a powerful blend of heavenly influences that can bring longings into existence. For three zodiac signs in particular, this is especially true. Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, the stars are aligning in your favor more so than the rest of us. Here's how these signs can take advantage of this powerful energy and make their dreams begin to come true.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | August 16, 2024

Popular tourist destinations in Greece, including Athens and Santorini, are struggling with overcrowding and economic strain.

Greece is in the middle of an anti-cruise rebellion, with locals complaining about over-tourism and trashed streets

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Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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Tuscaloosa’s Tropically Themed Daq Shack Now Open, Offering 14 Frozen Flavors

Tuscaloosa's downtown daiquiri destination is now open, where an entrepreneur has moved into the space next to his restaurant to offer the boozy beverage in 13...

Tuscaloosa’s Tropically Themed Daq Shack Now Open, Offering 14 Frozen Flavors

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