Illinois State

Du Quoin, IL

Columbus, OH

Du Quoin, IL — Tuesday (Aug. 27) is Championship Day at the Du Quoin State Fair, and the number of Illinois-bred horses to be crowned is certainly plentiful. A total of 15 pacers or trotters will come away with the status as a title holder in their respective divisions.

Du Quoin (Ill.) Championship Day preview

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

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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

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Crystal River, FL

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

Mississippi State

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Hinds County, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

New Jersey State

Middletown, NY

Middletown, NY — The 2024 Goshen Yearling Sale will be held at 12 noon on Monday, Sept. 9, at the Mark Ford Training Center, in Middletown, N.Y., and the roster of yearlings being offered this year are currently being looked over by many interested parties in person, on video and in the catalog. However, no one has observed these horses closer than the respective managers of each farm. Here are some opinions they have offered about who stands out to them from their consignments.

Consignor comments for upcoming Goshen Yearling Sale

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

East Rutherford, NJ

East Rutherford, NJ — Drivers intending to compete at The Meadowlands for the upcoming meets, including this weekend, must apply and be approved before they will be permitted to drive. Send an email with “Request to participate” in the subject line to JSettlemoir@playmeadowlands.com for approval.

Driver approvals due at The Meadowlands

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

The Obion County Central Lady Rebel’s soccer team defeated South Fulton 12-0. It was Senior Night, with Elena Ramirez, Hannah Taylor, and Hannah Strauser honored before the match began. In golf, it was Hickman County 169 Obion County Central 170, and Westview over South Fulton 155-199. At the Covington...

Sports Update from Obion County School System

Kentucky State

Washington, PA

Washington, PA – Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo. This Friday, Aug. 30, is the final Friday evening card of the summer at The Meadows. Starting next week (Sept. 6), Friday post will change to 12:45 p.m. To celebrate the end of summer, The Meadows will have a special “Racing & a Movie” night this Friday, with a showing of Top Gun on the infield video board after the races. Racing fans are invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets.

Meadows Monday Memo

Owensboro, KY

Caldwell County, KY

The Caldwell County Lady Tiger volleyball team played six matches in the competitive Apollo Summer Slam Down Tournament in Owensboro over the weekend. Caldwell dropped its opener to Owensboro 25-16, 25-15 Friday night then fell to Larue County 25-15, 25-23. Mycah Riddle had 14 digs in the loss to Owensboro....

Caldwell’s Girls Go 2-4 at Apollo Summer Slam Down

Montgomery, OH

Montgomery, NY

Montgomery, NY — Videos of Cameo Hills Farm yearlings to be sold at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale are now available via the sale’s website. Cameo Hills will sell seven yearlings on opening night and 32 in total, including the first foals of You Ato Dream ($593,852), Thebeachiscalling ($447,432) and Mazzarati ($332,465). All yearlings that have been raised at Cameo Hills can be inspected at the farm, in Montgomery, N.Y., until Sept. 24, and they will be available for inspection at the sale grounds beginning Sept. 28.

Cameo Hills Lexington yearling videos available

Alabama State

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Pittsboro, NC

When it comes to dining out, the search for that perfect restaurant experience can be daunting. However, the food experts at LoveFood.com have taken some of the guesswork out by compiling a list of the most famous restaurants in every state.

The Most Famous North Carolina Restaurant Is Not Where You Think

Wilkes-barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre, PA – Andrew Adamczyk and Tony Beltrami both fired to the point and to front-stepping victories in their respective $10,000 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Trot at Pocono Downs on Sunday night (Aug. 25). In the first division, Adamczyk and Buzz rebuffed persistent first-over pressure...

Adamczyk, Beltrami victorious in Pocono AHDC Trots

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Illinois history made at Du Quoin

Du Quoin, IL — Those who stuck around for the almost six-hour Champions Day at the Du Quoin State Fair were treated to the co-fastest mile...

Illinois history made at Du Quoin

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