Chesterfield, MO

Columbus, OH

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Valdosta, GA

Love's Travel Stops is now serving customers in Valdosta, Georgia, with the opening of its 20th location in “The Peach State.” The final stop on Interstate 75 before crossing the Florida border, the location in the “Azalea City” can be found off Exit 13 and is open 24/7.

GA: Love's Opens Travel Stop in Valdosta, Creating Job Opportunities in Southern Georgia

New Mexico State

The New Mexico State Fair is approaching, and officials at Expo New Mexico are eager to showcase a range of new attractions and updates for this year’s event. Dan Mourning, General Manager of the State Fair, expressed excitement about the fresh experiences awaiting fairgoers, stating, “There’s so much stuff we have this year, it’s unbelievable it’s fair time.”

New Mexico State Fair Announces Exciting New Additions for 2024

Colorado State

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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

Georgia State

Suwanee, GA

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Fortune has named a Georgia city as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Live for Families...and we couldn’t agree more!. The City of Suwanee has been named in Fortune'sTop 50 Best Places to Live for Families in the United States! Suwanee was ranked 27th out of over 2,000 cities analyzed and was ranked the number 1 city in Georgia.

Georgia City Named a ‘Top 50 Best Place to Live’ by Fortune

Denver, CO

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

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

Illinois State

Cook County, IL

Harvey, IL

A school worker admitted to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings and other food during the pandemic and will now head to prison. In January 2023, Vera Lidell, 67, was arrested by authorities in Cook County, Illinois, according to Fox 32. She began working as the Director of Food Services for Harvey School District 152 in July 2020.

Finger-lickin’ fraud! School employee admits to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings

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

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

Plymouth, MA

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Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Louisiana State

The Lens

During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

Wisconsin State

Chippewa Falls, WI

The head of Hospital Sisters Health System is slamming a bill from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, arguing the restrictions and requirements it would place on health care systems are “not feasible.”. HSHS President and CEO Damond Boatwright made the comments in response to the Madison Dem introducing a bill...

HSHS leader slamming Baldwin bill related to hospital closures

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

Find everything you need to make informed decisions this election season, plus so much more. Hungry travelers can now enjoy the return of Jacksonville International Airport’s top-grossing restaurant. As of Wednesday, a renovated and expanded Chili’s is open after 18 months of work. “This was not a simple...

Expanded Chili’s opens at Jacksonville airport

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Pinedale, WY

PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years.

Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat

Saint Petersburg, FL

A cavalcade of local, regional and statewide leaders gathered along Mirror Lake’s shoreline in St. Petersburg to celebrate a long-awaited new courthouse nearing completion Tuesday. The topping-out ceremony commemorated the Bernie McCabe Second District Court of Appeal (DCA) reaching its highest point. It also represented a positive footnote in...

Symbolic courthouse reaches construction milestone

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Ballwin, MO

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Bridgeton, MO

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Lutheran Senior Services seeks approval for major building renovations at Mason Pointe

On Aug. 12, Town & Country’s Board of Aldermen held a public hearing and reviewed a request for approval on building renovations to Mason Pointe, a...

Lutheran Senior Services seeks approval for major building renovations at Mason Pointe

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