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Columbus, OH

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Herbie J Pilato

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

In 1955, on the stage of Broadway’s Alvin Theater, Andy Griffith and Don Knotts first bonded as they co-starred in the stage production of “No Times for Sergeants,” cementing a friendship that continued when they were both asked to reprise their stage roles in the 1958 Mervyn LeRoy film. Years later, when Knotts happened to learn about a TV project starring Griffith as a small town sheriff, he called up his old friend and asked “Don’t you think Sheriff Andy Taylor ought to have a deputy?” Griffith loved the idea, and television history was made.

Don Knotts 100th birthday: 12 best movies and TV shows, ranked

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

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	A pivotal Leroy Jethro Gibbs event is suggested for the 'NCIS: Origins' premiere episode, and here's what we can expect from the series.

‘NCIS: Origins’: Everything To Know So Far About The Historical Spin Off Including A Premiere Episode Hint (Update For August 2024)

The District 21 Intelligence Unit is getting another member. In the wake of Detective Hailey Upton's (Tracy Spiridakos) departure, there's a new cop in town: Patrol officer Kiana Cook, played by Toya Turner. Turner is joining the cast of Chicago P.D. for Season 12 as a series regular. As the...

Why You Recognize Toya Turner, The New Star of Chicago P.D.

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

Alabama State

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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

West Virginia State

Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

Saying goodbye to a job isn't always easy, especially when your coworkers have become like family. Still, Don Knotts knew that his time on The Andy Griffith Show had run its course. Knotts had been with the series for five years and was an integral part of the show from its conception. When Knotts left the series, it was with the blessing of his friend and costar, Andy Griffith. Originally, Knotts left The Andy Griffith Show for an opportunity to work in film, but after a few years, he eventually returned to television to star in his own series, The Don Knotts Show.

Here's why Don Knotts returned to television after leaving The Andy Griffith Show

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

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Adams County, MS

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. July 26, 2024 – According to the Darkhorse Press, a late-night raid led by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group resulted in significant drug and firearm seizures, as well as multiple arrests.

Early Morning Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests in Adams County

The Rainmaker has added a big name from Mad Men to its cast. John Slattery will play Leo Drummond in the drama based on the John Grisham novel of the same name. USA Network revealed more about the series and Slattery’s casting in a press release. John Slattery has...

The Rainmaker: John Slattery (Mad Men) Joins USA Network Drama Series Based on John Grisham Novel

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

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Remembering the Soap Stars We Lost This Year

New Jersey State

Hallmark Media just gave fans an early Christmas present: a new reality series starring longtime “Hallmark hunk” Wes Brown. At the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour on July 11, 2024, executives introduced the company’s new Hallmark+ streaming service, which will take over for Hallmark Movies Now in September. Among the programming to exclusively appear on Hallmark+ is a lineup of the company’s first-ever “reality shows with a heart,” including Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman’s “Finding Mr. Christmas” and the previously-announced “Celebrations With Lacey Chabert.”

Inside Wes Brown’s New Hallmark Series

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

New York City, NY

CBS New York

NEW YORK – New York City's Broadway Week returns this September, offering two-for-one tickets to some of the hottest shows.Broadway Week runs Sept. 3-15. Discounted tickets went on sale Tuesday.Among the participating shows this year are:  "Stereophonic," which won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Play; long-running hits like "Hadestown," "Hamilton," "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" and "Wicked," and the new revival of "Once Upon a Mattress" starring Sutton Foster and Michael Urie.What Broadway shows are offering 2-for-1 tickets in September?Twenty-three shows are offering two-for-one tickets for Broadway Week:"& Juliet""Aladdin""Back to the Future""The Book of Mormon""Chicago""The Great Gatsby""Hadestown""Hamilton""Harry Potter and the...

How to get 2-for-1 tickets to "Stereophonic" and more Broadway shows

Winsome Sinclair, the renowned casting director known for her work on dozens of iconic films and TV shows and her frequent collaborations with Spike Lee, has died at 58. Deadline reported that Sinclair’s publicist, Clorissa Wright-Thomas, confirmed she died of colon cancer on Monday while in hospice care on Long Island, New York, and that her family was by her bedside. They released a statement honoring Sinclair’s life and career, emphasizing her years working alongside legendary directors and her lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

Winsome Sinclair, Longtime Casting Director For Spike Lee, Dies At 58

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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Things to do in the DC area: Chuck Brown Day, Bourbon & Beer Festival … and more!

There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth...

Things to do in the DC area: Chuck Brown Day, Bourbon & Beer Festival … and more!

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