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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

Parade

Five Below's Cutesy $25 Mini Fridge Has Shoppers Sprinting to Get Both Colors

The US Sun

A NURSE was killed in a horror 330ft plunge while on a romantic hike with her boyfriend. Valentina Fino, 31, was climbing with her partner before tragedy struck – just moments he unintentionally captured what would be her final video alive. During her days off from work where she cared for cancer patients, the Italian […]

Nurse, 31, plunged 330ft to her death while on romantic hike moments after boyfriend filmed final video

Georgia State

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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

West Virginia State

Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

Real Simple

Shoppers Are Obsessed With These ‘Soft as Silk’ Cooling Sheets With More Than 7,600 5-Star Ratings

This post may contain affiliate links, please see our privacy policy for details. Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars: kind of like a Snickers bar, but made with five ingredients. Chewy, sweet, and soft caramel-like Medjool dates are split and then layered with brown butter toasted corn flakes, creamy peanut butter, and a thick layer of salted chocolate. Magically, these taste just like a Peanut Butter Cup smashed into a Snickers bar. It’s a wonderful “candy bar-like” situation except not as sweet – and I swear, even more DELICIOUS!

Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars.

Starkville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Three city employees in Starkville have been arrested and charged with stealing rolls of trash bags according to a press release from teh Starkville Police. On Tuesday, July 30th, the Starkville Police Department arrested three individuals for embezzlement, spcifically fraud committed in public office.

Three Starkville city employees arrested for stealing rolls of trash bags

Upgrade your space with this affordable Aldi bench.

Aldi Is Selling a Gorgeous $40 Woven Bench That's Similar to AllModern and Target Styles up to Nearly 7x the Price

When I moved in with my now-husband, he made coffee using a French press. I thought this was very cool—dare I say très chic, though, just to be clear, he is not French. What I quickly learned about the French press, however, was how easy it was to accidentally brew a bitter cup and how annoying the components of the press are to clean.

I Asked a Coffee Expert To Name the Best Coffee Maker Under $100—This Is the One

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

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Here's where you can order the best sandwich in Illinois, and what to ask for!

Illinois Restaurant Serves The Absolute 'Best Sandwich' In The State

Dengarden

ALDI Is Selling Humongous Colorful Body Pillows That Couldn't Be Cozier

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

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

Ohio State

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

Springfield, IL

Axios Chicago

I'm back from the Illinois State Fair, where I checked out some fair staples and a couple of newbies.The big picture: Springfield may be known for its horseshoe, a toasted sandwich topped with meat, fries, and cheese sauce —and even a deep-fried version that Monica tried a couple of years ago — but the fair offers a lot more.What they're saying: "Count the memories, not the calories," can be heard across the intercom throughout the fair.Here are five foods to try: Tornado potato ($5): These stackable chips are made in a spiral cutter, fried and then seasoned to your liking.The...

Five foods to try at the Illinois State Fair

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Massachusetts State

Food & Wine

Rice Krispies Treats Just Took Over an Entire Hotel Suite — and You can Stay for Free

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

Sam's Club Is Selling Large Ceramic Halloween Candy Bowls for $20, and They're Hauntingly Cute

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Blue Spoon to return food truck style

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A local brunch favorite, Blue Spoon, may be returning to Decatur. The Blue Spoon initially closed in July of 2018. Last winter,...

Blue Spoon to return food truck style

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