Columbus, OH

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 14, 2023. It has since been updated. The idea of a doppelganger has fascinated people for centuries and it has been explored in various forms of media, including literature, film and television. Some people believe that encountering a doppelganger in real life can be life-changing, while others consider it to be purely a myth or superstition. However, a family had an unusual encounter that made them question their beliefs in this concept. While returning from a skiing trip in the mountains, the Stevenson family stopped at a rural Airbnb. Jenny Stevenson told TODAY, "Our children were starting to argue in the backseat, so I found a little cottage for us to stay overnight."

Family's skiing trip takes a creepy turn when they find a painting of their child's doppelganger

The Guardian

Parents Sérgio and Alexandra joined by hundreds of mourners en route to church that became so full many had to pay their respects outside it

‘Let her dance to heaven’: funeral takes place of Alice, 9, who died in Southport attack

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

New Jersey State

Tennessee State

How are things going with Farmer Wants a Wife couple Mitchell Kolinsky and Sydney Errera? The pair met on the second season of the hit Fox reality show and quickly fell in love. Now they are giving fans an update, including a new arrival. Kolinsky, who lives and works at...

‘Farmer Wants a Wife’: Mitchell & Sydney Give Update on Relationship and New Arrival

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

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

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

BroBible

I’m going to assume a good chunk of people reading this have brought their own snacks to a movie theater at some point, but two women who decided to go that route in New Zealand ended up dealing with the police after getting caught. It can be hard to resist the urge to drop more […]
The post Movie Theater Calls Police On Women Who Brought Their Own Snacks Into ‘Despicable Me 4’ appeared first on BroBible.

Movie Theater Calls Police On Women Who Brought Their Own Snacks Into ‘Despicable Me 4’

North Carolina State

Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Tishomingo County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. TISHOMINGO COUNTY, July 17, 2024 — In a routine safety checkpoint conducted by deputies from the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department on Highway 30 near Country Road 961, a significant arrest was made. According to the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, David Levon Hatchel of Munford, TN, was apprehended after authorities discovered what they suspect to be methamphetamine during a thorough search of his vehicle.

Arrest Made During Highway Checkpoint for Methamphetamine

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Parade

'Cutest friendship ever😍😍,' one fan declared.

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart Look Like an ‘Old Married Couple’ While Holding Hands at Paris Olympics

West Orange, TX

New York Post

Heart-pounding footage shows the moment a heroic 12-year-old boy saved his mother’s life after she drove her car into a deep Texas pond while suffering a medical episode.

“She’s having a seizure! She’s stuck! She’s in the water, help her!” a sobbing and soaking-wet Dwight Winbush desperately told West Orange cops, pointing toward the submerged car.

Jonquetta Winbush had been driving through the southeastern city in late July when she suffered a seizure, Assistant Police Chief Jessie Romero said Wednesday.





Boating with your dog? This life vest keeps your pup’s head above water



She passed out behind the wheel — but her foot was...

Heart-pounding video shows boy, 12, save mom’s life after she drove into pond: ‘She’s having a seizure!’

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Upworthy

When we think of the word luxury, we might conjure up images of mansions, high-thread-count sheets or designer handbags. We probably don't picture something as simple as walking to our kitchen to get a glass of water. But for many people, even here in the U.S., having filtered drinking water pouring out of a spout in your home is a luxury. Merriam-Webster defines a "luxury" as "something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary." Water is a necessity. Having it always available a few steps from wherever you're sitting is not. And there are many things that we think of as basics, simply because we've always had them, that others live without and would consider a luxury. Someone on Reddit asked, "What’s a luxury that many people don’t realize is a luxury?" and the answers are making people feel grateful for things they might have taken for granted.

10 luxuries many people don't think of as luxuries

Thomson, GA

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment. According to GBI officials, the Thomson Police Department requested the agency to investigate an allegation that Thomson City Mayor, 52-year-old Benjamin Cary Cranford, provided alcohol to an inmate on work detail within the city limits on June 4, 2024.

Georgia City Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Giving Alcohol to an Inmate on Work Det

South Carolina State

Georgetown County, SC

Law & Crime

“I know how to cook and Grammy was going to season the chicken," the man said – defending his skills in the kitchen. In the end, punches were thrown, Raid was sprayed all over, and a knife was drawn.
The post Knock-down, drag-out fight erupts after woman asks man ‘why he didn’t season the chicken that was cooking’ first appeared on Law & Crime.

Knock-down, drag-out fight erupts after woman asks man 'why he didn’t season the chicken that was cooking'

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

NewsBreak

“To extinguish a vibrant life like that... is just evil.” Fight continues in justice for Elsie Wiggington

AMHERST CO., Va. (WDBJ) - Wednesday marked a major breakthrough in the months-long investigation into the disappearance of Elsie Wiggington. Although an arrest has been made,...

“To extinguish a vibrant life like that... is just evil.” Fight continues in justice for Elsie Wiggington

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