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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Louisiana State

Baton Rouge, LA

New York Post

A Louisiana nurse was kicked out of a ritzy steakhouse she regularly frequented because management claimed her outfit was “too revealing” and violated its dress code.

Y’Mine McClanahan wore a two-piece outfit — a modest floral top and a separate lengthy skirt that reached her feet — when she arrived at Stabs Prime Steak and Seafood in Baton Rouge, La. on Tuesday, according to her Facebook post.

McClanahan said she had worn the same outfit to a separate location “SEVERAL times.”



However, she was told to leave over a recent change in the restaurant’s dress code policy.

“People can wear jeans, regular t shirts,...

Louisiana nurse kicked out of steakhouse over her ‘too revealing’ outfit: ‘Really humiliated’

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

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Colorado State

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

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

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

NewSantaAna

CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Hey there, future mover! Before you start daydreaming about spicy Cajun food, jazzy nights, and bayou adventures, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making Louisiana your new home. Swampy Heat and Humidity. If...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Louisiana

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

New Orleans, LA

Fox News

New Orleans DA Jason Williams is facing criticism after releasing dozens of prisoners before a statewide act requiring oversight into post-conviction relief took hold.

New Orleans DA released violent convicts onto the streets before new oversight law took effect: report

South Carolina State

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

A state judge in Baton Rouge appears so incompetent at her job, showing bias or committing legal error in numerous criminal cases, that she can’t be trusted to remain on the bench during a formal probe into her alleged misconduct, the Louisiana Judiciary Commission said recently. The Louisiana Supreme...

Inside the Louisiana Supreme Court's removal of Baton Rouge judge Eboni Johnson Rose

Claiborne Parish, LA

Shreveport, LA

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – When recording Civil Rights history, historians and journalists often focus on those who fought for civil rights. And the stories of civil rights heroes are crucially important to our heritage of freedom in the United States. But learning about those who fought to keep segregation...

Powerful Southern segregationist Senator was from Claiborne Parish, Louisiana

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

Scott County, VA

Fort Blackmore, VA

Watchful Eye

The child abuse and neglect charges against 24-year-old Michael Finley and 19-year-old Hannah Danielle Davidson have been upgraded to murder. As previously reported, the Fort Blackmore couple are accused in the death of Davidson’s 7-week-old baby who, according to Scott County Sheriff’s Office, was “critically injured.”

Scott Co. couple accused for death of infant now facing murder

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Lafayette, CO

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

Only one Louisiana city was named as a Top 50 Best Place for families, you won't have far to drive to get there.

Louisiana Town Honored as 'Best Place for Families'

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Mississippi governor names new Chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) - Mississippi Governor Tate Reeve chose Doug S. Crosby as Chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District, Place 1, on Thursday, August 15....

Mississippi governor names new Chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District

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