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Sarasota, FL

L. Cane

The pandemic brought about restaurant staffing shortages for understandable reasons. With lockdowns and quarantines, it wasn't always business as usual. However, according to Open Table, the restaurant industry is still experiencing staffing difficulties - even three years after the pandemic.

A FL Restaurant & Deli Had To Close In Only Two Days Due To Staffing Shortages. Then It Got Creative

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Gov. Pritzker cancels Mayor Johnson's plans to build winter tent camp for Chicago migrants, due to risk of contaminants at former industrial site. Amidst the surge of over 24,000 migrants arriving in Chicago since August, Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration ditches plans for a temporary winter camp, citing contamination risks at the proposed site. Despite efforts, hundreds of asylum-seekers await shelter, some camping on sidewalks outside police stations.

Illinois Governor Steps In, Scraps Chicago Mayor's Controversial Migrant Camp Plan Due to Toxic Land

Santa Maria, CA

Edhat

The Santa Maria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating 13-year-old missing juvenile, Elvia Romero Jacinto. Elvia was last seen by family on the morning of December 1, 2023 in the1700 block of S Biscayne St.

Santa Maria Police Seeking Help with Missing 13-year-old Girl

Amy Lee Kite

Dogs and cats that were beaten, burned, tied up and left to die have a second chance at life -- this time a good one, thanks to PAWS Chicago. Nearly 80 animals who had suffered were about to be euthanized at a Carribbean shelter in Dominica when PAWS stepped in to help.

Dogs Burned, Beaten and Left To Die are Saved by PAWS

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Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

Chicago has encountered challenges in accommodating huge number of migrants from Texas border, sparking community resistance about the impact of immigration. Chicago, in the course of this year, has witnessed the arrival of 376 migrant buses from the Texas border, and this figure doesn't even encompass new arrivals who have opted for air travel to reach the city.

Chicago's Englewood Residents Continue to Fight Against Large Number of Migrant Bus Arrivals

No information provided on where migrant families taken, if they remain in Chicago. On Wednesday, Chicago found itself under scrutiny as questions and concerns arose regarding the city's handling of the relocation of migrants from police stations. The city has evacuated individuals from inside and outside of five stations as of Wednesday afternoon, yet over 1,400 people still linger outside several other districts, sparking a wave of inquiries.

Serious Concerns Rise Over Chicago Swiftly Clearing Migrants from 5 Police Stations

Winter Haven, FL

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

On January 8, 2011, Charles Pierre-Gilles ran into some bad luck and called on his friend, Christina Voltaire, for help. The friends lived in the same Berkshire Apartments complex in Winter Haven, Florida, but Charles's car broke down while out. He had to walk home but stopped by Christina's apartment to ask if he could borrow her vehicle. This was the last time anyone saw Christina Voltaire since that day.

Christina Voltaire, 22: Florida Woman Disappears Less Than An Hour After Talking To Friend In 2011

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Plains, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Eleanor Rosalynn Smith was born in Plains on 18 August 1927 and grew up in this simple Folk Victorian house. Her parents were Edgar (1896-1940) and Allie Murray Smith (1905-2000). Edgar died from leukemia in 1940 and Allie raised their four children on her own, working numerous jobs around Plains.

Rosalynn Carter's Childhood Home

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

The City and County of Denver may purchase the Denver Post building for $88.5 million from Kayan, LLC. The Finance and Governance Committee of the City Council approved the purchase Tuesday. The full City Council still must approve it, too. Council member Shontel Lewis voted against the purchase.

Denver may buy Post building for $88.5M

Orange County, CA

Westminster, CA

The Orange County Tribune

WESTMINSTER (AP) – An Orange County woman was charged this week with drowning her 9-year-old daughter in a bathtub where her decomposing body was found days later, prosecutors said.

9-year-old girl was drowned

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African Children's Choir Brings Joy to Montana

This month, the African Children’s Choir 2023 U.S. Tour, Music for Life Program, has plans for over 50...

African Children's Choir Brings Joy to Montana

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