Mayfield, KY

Columbus, OH

The first of three numbers the Social Security Administration (SSA) will use to determine the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is in, and it points to a more modest increase in monthly benefit payments next year. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) rose by 2.9...

Social Security COLA 2025: How Much Will Payments Increase Next Year?

New Jersey State

NJ Spotlight

There’s still plenty of time to apply. The deadline to file for 2023 tax year is Oct. 31. The latest round in the Senior Freeze property-tax relief program began July 15, with the first reimbursement checks issued. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation said it will continue issuing weekly reimbursements as more applications are filed and approved.

Senior Freeze property-tax relief checks are flowing

The Week

You can't escape property taxes, but you can make the bills a bit more manageable

4 ways to lower your property tax bill

The Motley Fool

Paying your bills in advance could help you keep more money in the bank. Find out which bills you may want to pay in advance to qualify for a discount.

5 Bills to Always Pay Ahead of Time

Supplemental Security Income recipients have already received their payment for the month of August, but what you may not know is that you're set to receive another one before the end of the month. The payment schedule can change month to month depending on what day a month starts on, which is what's happening this time. We'll explain. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to the amount of money in your checks later this year.

SSI Payment Schedule: Here's When You'll Get Your Second Check This Month

FinanceBuzz

Skip the student loans and dive into these 15 non-degree trade careers that promise substantial paychecks and job satisfaction.

15 High-Paying Trade Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

The Hill

(NEXSTAR) — For a second time this year, some Social Security recipients are on track to receive two payments in the same month. Those who receive Supplemental Security Income usually get one payment a month. According to the Social Security Administration, this comes on the first day of the month — for August, that was Thursday.

Some Social Security recipients getting extra payment in August: Here’s why

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

When buying homeowners insurance to protect your investment, it’s important to know what factors affect price and how you can save money on your policy. The average monthly cost for homeowners insurance for companies in our rating is $231 for $300,000 in dwelling and $100,000 in liability. Homeowners insurance...

Average Cost of Homeowners Insurance

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Entrepreneur

Taxes would go down for most of us. But whether or not that's a good thing is up for discussion.

10 Significant Ways A Second Trump Administration Could Impact Your Taxes

Georgia State

Cordele, GA

Officials with the Middle District of Georgia recently announced that Rontavious Jamal Jackson, a 33-year-old from Cordele, Georgia, has admitted guilt to the charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon after his involvement in a burglary where 62 firearms were stolen from a Macon pawn shop in 2023. Jackson faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison, along with three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than 60 Firearms from Pawn Shop

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

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Tennessee State

Tennessee may start rolling out Home Energy Rebates funded by the Inflation Reduction Act in mid-2025. (Getty Image) More than $8 billion flagged for home energy rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act is beginning to trickle out of federal coffers, but Tennessee residents will likely have to wait until the spring of 2025 to start applying for their chunk of change.

Federal home energy rebate dollars are rolling out to states; when Tennesseans can expect to apply

Many provisions of the 2017 tax law are set to expire at the end of 2025. Advocates are already attempting to convince Congress to extend or make permanent key provisions, even as concerns about the growing budget deficit make policymakers look carefully at major tax exemptions, deductions and other breaks.

A tax deduction business owners love is set to expire at end of 2025

Maine State

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

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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Mayfield City Council passes ad valorem tax ordinance

MAYFIELD, Ky. — The Mayfield City Council held a special meeting Wednesday where it passed a second reading of a fiscal ordinance officially solidifying an ad...

Mayfield City Council passes ad valorem tax ordinance

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