Arkansas State

Washington County, AR

Boley, OK

This historic all-Black town, which is home to the nation's oldest Black rodeo, showcases its enduring impact and lively spirit at the 121st Boley Rodeo. When I visited my first historical all-Black town in April, someone asked the group I was with what we knew about Boley as we were on our way there. One person said they imagined it looking like an old town from a Western film. For me, the only reference I had to compare Boley to were images I’d seen from the past of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I had no idea what this historically all-Black town would look like, but I knew it would be rich in history.

A Look Inside Boley's Historic Rodeo

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

The US Sun

SERENA Williams’ stepmom has finally lost the family home to pay off her huge debts – with an auction set for next month, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal. The legal battle over Richard and Lakeisha Williams’ marital home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida had dragged on for years. In the final judgment filed this […]

Serena Williams’ dad King Richard will be forced to sell her crumbling childhood home next month to cover stepmom’s debt

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Oklahoma State

Execution of Richard Rojem Jr. Richard Rojem Jr., 66, was executed on June 27 for the 1985 kidnapping, rape, and murder of his ex-stepdaughter, Layla Cummings, who was seven years old at the time. As Oklahoma’s longest-serving death row inmate, Rojem received a lethal three-drug injection at 10:16 a.m. at the state prison.

Oklahoma: Death row inmate’s final meal could give you a heart attack

Pennsylvania State

Irish Star

The fourth fatality succumbed to their injuries on Saturday evening after suffering life-threatening gunshot wounds

Death toll from Arkansas grocery store shooting rises as others remain in critical condition

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

A Burger King restaurant could take months to repair after a fire at a service station area, a manager has said. Firefighters said they were called to the blaze just off the Fourwentways roundabout on the A11, south of Cambridge, shortly after 04:00 BST. Crews said the fire was inside...

Burger King could be shut for months after fire

California State

Santa Clarita, CA

Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo are preparing to move houses yet again. They just listed their Santa Clarita home for sale, but no one is certain where they are going next. The Duggar family has spent the better part of two years keeping a low profile. Still, information about the supersized family has a way of leaking out. There has been a bit of an information explosion lately. Several Duggar family members have returned to social media recently, and Jason Duggar announced a relationship. Now, there is even more big news. One of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s kids is planning a move. Jinger Vuolo and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, have listed their California house for sale. What is the duo planning next?

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo List California Home for Sale Less Than 2 Years After Purchasing It

The Independent

 Ten people were injured and three were killed, in a shooting at an Arkansas grocery store on Friday afternoon.The shooting was reported at the Mad Butcher market in Fordyce, about 70 miles south of Little Rock, around noon, according to local outlets.Deputies said that a shooter was also “critically injured” after being shot by police and had been taken into custody. Police later confirmed at a press conference that a total of 14 people had been injured from gunfire. All three of those who died were civilians, with eight more injured. Two law enforcement officers were also wounded.Authorities later identified the shooter as 44-year-old Travis Posey. He was taken to the Ouachita County Jail and charged with first degree murder. His motive for the shocking attack remains unknown.Video online showed a heavy police presence at the local grocery story. Locals later described the incident at the Fordyce supermarket as “a terrible day for our little town”.“This is a small town and we personally know several people that were very nearby when the shooting took place. It’s just such a horrible thing that happened to people simply trying to grocery shop,” Fordyce resident Charise Ellson wrote on Facebook.

Suspected gunman who left three dead and 10 hurt at Arkansas supermarket is identified as 44-year-old man

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Sedona, AZ

ESPN Lafayette

The McDonald's logo remains one of the most recognizable not only among fast food restaurants, but all brand names. The chain's trademark "golden arches" lets fast food-seekers know what they're going to get. But what happens if those arches are no longer golden?. Where Is There a McDonald's With Turquoise...

What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Turquoise Arches Instead of Yellow

Colorado State

Fox News

A dozen employees in a Colorado concert venue reported seeing a "disc-shaped craft" hover overhead and then vanish. "It didn't shoot off into the distance. It simply dissolved."

'Disc-shaped craft' hovers over Colorado concert venue, employees say: 'It knew it was being watched'

WALMART has come under fire from shoppers who are going to rival retailers due to the chain’s strict anti-theft measure. As retailers battle to save their profits, theft is consistently noted as a key threat taking billions of dollars every year from the industry. In response, large chains have started implementing changes in stores from […]

‘Worse than being asked to show a receipt’ Walmart shoppers fume over strict policy – they’re going to Meijer instead

USA TODAY

Clearly President Biden had a bad debate night. But the Supreme Court gave him a possible way out.

The Supreme Court just did Biden a huge favor by giving Trump immunity

The discovery of Rachel Wilson and Heather Vaughn's bodies in a buried freezer has intensified a custody battle in Oklahoma. Wilson and Williams' relationship deteriorated after raising a child together. Police discovered the bodies following a tip-off. The discovery of two women’s bodies in a freezer has intensified an already...

Bodies of Two Women Found in Buried Freezer Amid Oklahoma Custody Battle

Boston, MA

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The Friends of the Public Garden has made the heart-wrenching announcement that a beloved willow tree in the Boston Public Garden will soon be removed. The willow, which has stood for 110 years at the edge of the lagoon, has suffered extensive internal rot and poses a risk to public safety. The full statement explained:

110-Year-Old Tree To Be Removed From Boston Public Garden

Watching things grow in your green space over time can be one of the most satisfying aspects of gardening. It's incredible that such vibrant, sometimes fruit-bearing plants can sprout from a tiny seed with just a little care and attention. But not everything growing in your garden is welcome, as...

Homeowner met with warnings after sharing photo of thriving mystery plant: 'You will never see the end of it'

5NEWS

NewsBreak

Power restored in Washington County after thousands were left without power

WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Thousands of Ozarks Electric Cooperative customers were without power on Tuesday, July 2, according to the power outage map. A spokesperson...

Power restored in Washington County after thousands were left without power

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