Alabama State

Birmingham, AL

Columbus, OH

Georgia State

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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

Mississippi State

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

Dania Beach, FL

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Akeena

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

North Carolina State

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Cary, NC

Town Talks

A recent report by GOBankingRates highlights one of North Carolina’s towns as a standout in terms of safety and affordability. Cary, a thriving community in the Triangle area near Raleigh, has been ranked as the second-best city in the United States for its low cost of living and minimal crime rates.

North Carolina spot among the top safest + most affordable places to live in the US

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José Rolón isn't letting conservatives attack his family without a fight. The influencer, known by the handle @nycgaydad, has filed a defamation lawsuit against right-wing host and conspiracy theorist Stew Peters months after the pundit accused him – without evidence – of committing sex crimes against his three young children.

This gay dad was called a 'pervert homo' by a right-wing talk show host. Now, he's suing (exclusive)

South Carolina State

Charleston, SC

Have you ever wondered about the place where the Civil War began? Fort Sumter National Monument in South Carolina holds that significant piece of history. Located in Charleston Harbor, this site marks the spot where Confederate forces fired the first shots in April 1861. Visiting Fort Sumter offers a unique glimpse into America's past, with its well-preserved ruins and informative exhibits. Accessible only by boat, the journey to the fort itself adds an element of adventure. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the Civil War, Fort Sumter provides an educational and memorable experience for all ages.

Fort Sumter National Monument – South Carolina’s Civil War Landmark

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

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

Alexandria, VA

102.5 The Bone

Alma Johnson Powell, the wife of the late Secretary of State Colin Powell, has died. Family spokesperson Peggy Cifrino confirmed Alma Powell’s death, CNN reported. Alma Powell died in Alexandria, Virginia, after a brief illness, but the specific cause was not released, The Washington Post reported. Alma Powell was...

Alma Johnson Powell, wife of Colin Powell, dies

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

New York Post

Employees who worked at at Bill Gates’ mega-charity claimed they were terrified by the billionaire’s domineering behavior — with one was likening the tech tycoon to France’s King Louis XIV, according to a new book.

Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft who went on to start one of the world’s largest philanthropic endeavors, is said to have lorded over the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with an intimidating presence that left staffers dreading his “inquisition.”

The charity has been renamed the Gates Foundation following the departure of ex-wife Melinda French Gates, who divorced the software pioneer over his reputed philandering as well...

‘Scariest person in the world’ Bill Gates ‘terrified’ his mega-charity employees: new book

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

24/7 Wall St.

24/7 Wall Street Insights Many of America’s richest women started companies with a spouse but continued to manage on their own. The top 1% of Americans in terms of net worth control most of the economy.  Women play a huge part in every industry. Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever The top 1% of […]
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This Woman Is Worth Over $20 Billion and Most Americans Don’t Know Her Name

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

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

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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

A majority of Black Americans have lost trust in U.S. institutions, believing these systems were intentionally designed to hold them back. These findings come from a recent Pew Research Center report, which highlights widespread perceptions of unfair treatment within the nation’s key systems. The report reveals that most Black...

Black Americans believe U.S. institutions were designed to hold them back, according to new report

Hawaii State

Most of us have crossed paths with one or two snobs. But did you know that some states might be snobbier than others?. A study by Zippia measured four factors to determine the snobbiness of each state:. Percentage of bachelor’s degree holders. Percentage of degrees in arts and humanities.

The Snobbiest States in America, Ranked From 1 to 50

Fultondale, AL

Fairfield, AL

Docena, AL

New Castle, AL

Dolomite, AL

Adamsville, AL

Pleasant Grove, AL

Brookside, AL

Bessemer, AL

Cardiff, AL

Leeds, AL

Graysville, AL

Gardendale, AL

Mulga, AL

Trussville, AL

Morris, AL

Pelham, AL

Sayre, AL

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WBHM 90.3, Gulf States Newsroom win National Murrow Awards

Public Radio WBHM 90.3 FM and the Gulf States Newsroom have each won a 2024 national Edward R. Murrow Award — among the most prestigious in...

WBHM 90.3, Gulf States Newsroom win National Murrow Awards

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