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A publication just announced the "Best Small Town In Louisiana". Do you agree or disagree with their selection?. According to World Atlas, this Louisiana city is "a bewitching small town draped with moss vines and overhanging foliage features a rustic charm unique to Louisiana." Small towns seem to be the...

Louisiana City Named “Best Small Town” In Bayou State

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Tina Howell

It is shrimp season here in Louisiana, which means it's time to get cooking in the kitchen. With an abundance of good seafood, there are tons of shrimp recipes to try and none better than shrimp etouffee. Etouffee, which means "to smother." is both a Cajun and Creole dish that is typically served with shellfish over rice. This recipe is Chef John's and from your first bite of this delicious dish, you will know why it is one of the popular dishes in the south.

Shrimp Etouffee: A Louisiana Delight

New Orleans, LA

Reese Jackson has secured a major brand deal with Chipotle. The restaurant chain noticed the 6-year-old TikTok sensation when he posted a video of himself on the app enjoying his meal during his first visit to a Chipotle in Metairie with his mother. The New Orleans native is shown happily...

6-year-old lands major brand deal with restaurant chain Chipotle after TikTok video

Opelousas, LA

A woman was arrested after she reportedly threw her 6-month-old baby into a bin during a brawl at a Walmart store. 38-year-old Brionka Benjamin of Opelousas, Louisiana was seen on surveillance footage holding her 6-month-old baby before throwing the infant into a bin, in the afternoon of Saturday, June 22, police in Eunice said.

Monster mom tosses 6-year-old in trash during Louisiana Walmart brawl, police say

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Miami Beach, FL

What Now Miami

New Orleans-Born Willie’s Chicken Shack Coming to Miami Beach

Vinton, LA

Irish Star

Kingtrail Jack, 1, was found alive after he and his brother Legend, 4, were reported missing. Their mother, Aaliyah Jack, 25, was arrested in Mississippi

Louisiana boy dead in Hurricane Beryl was 'sweet and lovable' grandma says as brother found alive

A Texas trucker is being hailed a hero after finding a baby on the side of a busy Louisiana highway after Tropical Storm Beryl hit the region earlier this week.

A trucker found a 1-year-old boy alive on a Louisiana roadside after the child was abandoned amid storm Beryl, police say

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. 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 Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Looking for a summertime adventure? Explore Louisiana has listed 50 things you can do in our state this summer. Rather than bore you with a list you can peruse on your own, we will focus on a few fun locations for adventure-seeking adults and families looking to get out of the house or take a road trip.

Fun things to do in Louisiana this summer

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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Originally Published July 21, 2023. A federal judge handed down a ruling to Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola that may change the way It treats the incarcerated population who work the prison’s Farm-Line. According to WAFB, a federal ruling, on July 3, ordered the facility to establish a “memorandum with proposed remedies” to keep inmates safe on the prison’s Farm-Line.

Louisiana Prison Forced To Keep Inmates Safe By Federal Judge

Although this refreshing drink went viral on TikTok last summer, it's been around a lot longer. Yes, you may have noticed, the drink is called lemonade, but it's made with limes. Brazilian lemonade is thought to have originated in Brazil by a street vendor. According to All Recipes, in Brazil, the drink is called limonada Suíça, which translates to Swiss lemonade. The beverage isn't Swiss, but the Swiss company, Nestlé, began selling condensed milk in Brazil in the 1900s, which could be where the drink got its name.

Brazilian Lemonade: A Sweet Summer Drink

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2 Wisconsin pitmasters battle it out in ‘BBQ Brawl’

Two Wisconsin chefs are competing on the fifth season of Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl,” which premiered earlier this month. The show brings in pitmasters from around...

2 Wisconsin pitmasters battle it out in ‘BBQ Brawl’

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