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Flowood, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. A Mississippi woman has been taken into custody following a violent incident involving her husband at his place of employment early Saturday morning. According to the Flowood Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance call at around 6:30 a.m. at a local business, where they found a man and a woman, both from Mendenhall—approximately 36 miles southeast of Flowood—involved in a confrontation.

Mississippi Woman Arrested After Stabbing Husband at Workplace

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

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

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Two people are dead and one was seriously injured after a Delta plane’s tire exploded at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the early hours of Tuesday, Aug. 27. According to Atlanta media outlet WSB2, the incident happened at the airport’s maintenance area. One Delta employee and a contractor were...

2 Dead, 1 Injured After Delta Plane Tire Explodes at Atlanta Airport

USA TODAY

Lauren Benton said a man followed her family onto a Delta plane even though he didn't have a boarding pass. He was removed before the flight took off.

She knew something was wrong when he sat near her kids. He was removed from the flight.

A man suffering from mental health issues allegedly followed a family around Washington Dulles Airport before managing to sneak onto their Delta Air Lines flight without a ticket or boarding pass in an apparent security breach that the airline says it is now investigating. The incident occurred on August 2...

Man Follows Family Around Airport and Onto Delta Air Lines Jet at Washington Dulles Without a Ticket or Boarding Pass

Insider

A Delta Air Lines passenger told USA Today the man appeared to follow her and her daughter into the airport bathroom before sitting in the same row.

A man seemingly boarded a Delta flight without a valid ticket and was kicked off when a family said he was following them

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

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Washington, DC

There are a few essential rules to remember when flying: buy your snacks before getting to the airport, always book a window seat and remember to pack your toiletries in 3.4 ounce bottles. Despite that last one being law for almost 20 years, people still forget and the Transportation Security Administration confiscates millions of dollars worth of liquids every day. Now, one U.S. airport is looking to save confiscated liquids from the trash heap.

What happens to all those toiletries the TSA confiscates at the airport?

Denver, CO

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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

Mens Journal

An irate passenger went wild, smashing an American Airlines kiosk with a hammer after a reservation misunderstanding.

Passenger Vandalizes Airport With Hammer After Reservation Snafu

Los Angeles, CA

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Golden Gate Media

As millions of Americans gear up for Labor Day weekend travel, a new analysis by Jettly highlights the best and worst airports and airlines for avoiding delays and cancellations. According to historical flight data, John Wayne Airport-Orange County ranks as the 11th best in the country for on-time departures during the holiday weekend, followed by Los Angeles International (14th) and San Francisco International (17th). However, travelers at San Francisco Bay Oakland International and San Diego International may face more frustration, with these airports ranking 15th and 17th, respectively, for delayed departures, the report showed.

California home to some of the best and worst airports for on-time Labor Day travel

Florida State

If you’ve been dreaming of a quick getaway or need to head north for business or pleasure, Frontier Airlines has some exciting news for Floridians. This fall, Frontier is rolling out new budget-friendly flights to popular northern destinations, with introductory fares that are hard to resist. With fares starting as low as $19, these new routes make it even easier for Floridians to travel on a budget.

Fly Florida for Less: New Routes with Fares as Low as $19

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Parking shuttle bus catches fire on terminal roadway at BWI-Marshall Airport

LINTHICUM, Md. — A shuttle bus caught fire Monday night on the terminal roadway at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood...

Parking shuttle bus catches fire on terminal roadway at BWI-Marshall Airport

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