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CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Florissant, MO

Now that I’ve finally hit the long-awaited age of 21, one of my favorite things to do is ask a friend out to dinner. It feels very grown-up to make reservations at some restaurant much too fancy for my below 21-year-old self, impressing whichever lucky peer with the niche, often somewhat themed dining experience they were invited to that night. Personally, I can’t imagine a greater joy (and a greater pit in my stomach than when I receive the bill). However, some restaurants would still consider me too green for service, such as Florissant, Missouri’s Bliss.

The Strange Ageist & Gendered Expectations Of New Missouri Restaurant, Bliss

Lancaster County, PA

Hershey, PA

When I’m back from college, I expect to smell one of two things in my hometown air: manure or chocolate. That’s the way of Lancaster County, PA, with its plethora of farmland. But the chocolate smell comes primarily from one of our neighboring towns, Hershey. Having lived next to Hershey my entire life, visiting its amusement park or the legendary Chocolate World has become almost commonplace. So, when I heard about the brand new Reese’s Pieces flavors, only available at the self-proclaimed sweetest place on Earth, I knew I had to head over and try them out myself.

Why Mess With Perfection? The Questionable New Reese's Pieces

Parris Island, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Marine Corps privates Jamil Winston Jr. and JuliMarie Winston are married Marines. The husband and wife have proved that the couple that trains together can stay together. Both graduated on May 17th from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, just in time for their first wedding anniversary coming up in June.

Married Marines graduate from Parris Island together

Fishyrobb

You've probably heard of dyslexia - a common learning disability that affects reading. But just as many, if not more, young people have severe difficulties with basic math - and there's a name for it - dyscalculia.

What is dyscalculia?

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina woman has gone viral after finding a creepy hidden room in her cousin's new house. Noelle Pierce, a photographer in Charlotte, went to tour the property after her cousin gave her the code to enter the newly purchased home.

North Carolina woman discovers creepy hidden room in cousin's new home

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

Fourth-grade teacher Maria Fratta lives in New York, but now she has a place to stay in Anastasia Island. Fratta was announced Wednesday as the winner of HGTV’s Dream Home sweepstakes. A new, fully furnished home in St. Johns County is just one of the prizes Fratta receives — she also takes home $100,000 and a new Mercedes Benz.

HGTV’s ‘Dream Home’ sweepstakes has a winner

California State

Ripon, CA

Golden Gate Media

A devastating fire at a storage facility in Northern California has resulted in extensive damages, including the loss of a staggering 2 million pounds of nuts, as confirmed by fire officials.

Warehouse fire destroys 2 million pounds of California nuts; Losses hit staggering $4 million

Lexington, NC

A barbecue joint ranks as the best in North Carolina — again. Lexington Barbecue is No. 1 on an annual list of the state’s top places to eat smoked meat paired with sauce, according to results Southern Living published.

The barbecue joint ranks as North Carolina’s best again, What makes it so special?

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Loving someone is easy and it's in your power but getting the same love back is not in your hands. You can't force someone to love you but sometimes we fall in love with someone instantly. There are some zodiac signs that have some magnetic charisma to their personality, everyone feels attracted to them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Most Loved

Wyoming State

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

It seems like it’s nearly impossible to check social media, turn on the radio, or scroll through TikTok without hearing the phrase “That’s that me espresso.” Disney Darling turned pop princess Sabrina Carpenter has lived in our heads rent-free since dropping her uber-catchy, upbeat, sassy single “Espresso” in April 2024, which has been dubbed “the song of the summer” and sitting atop the charts ever since.

Van Leeuwen & Sabrina Carpenter Team Up For A New “Espresso” Ice Cream

Fullerton, CA

Fullerton Police officers responded to a disturbing incident on Saturday afternoon involving an unprovoked attack on a 17-year-old male on the 100 block of E. Commonwealth Avenue. The victim, who was with his family at the time, was pushed through a business window by the suspect, later identified as 34-year-old Juan Goana Gardner, police said.

Disgusting California homeless man accused of randomly shoving teen through a shop's glass window

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

It's getting sticky outside, and the kids are home from school. They don't want to go to camp. You don't want to go work. Instead, let's all just stay home, enjoy the air conditioning, adopt a cat or two, and spend the rest of the summer chilling with the kitties.

These five cats will give you a major dose of summertime fun

Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

USAYE!

Shocking Case of Severe Abuse Uncovered After Car Accident. May 19, 2024, Tabone Parish, Louisiana- In an alarming case that has shocked the nation, the victim's mother, 40-year-old Latoya Harris, and her boyfriend, 41-year-old Terrence Washington, are now behind bars in Louisiana. The couple faces heinous charges after the 15-year-old girl is believed to have been subjected to unimaginable abuse at their home in Tabone Parish, just outside of New Orleans.

Teen Endures Horrific Abuse, Fights for Life

M Henderson

Spaghetti topped with meat sauce checks off important boxes for a satisfying meal in many situations. Number one, kids like it, and it's one of the first foods they can eat all by themselves. A cherub face shoveling handsful of spaghetti into its sauce-coated mouth is one of life's cutest visions.

Delicious Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Anyone Can Make

June 10 is National Iced Tea Day, and if you’re like me, you’re ready to be sitting out on the deck sipping from an iced cold glass of tea under the warm sun. Sweetened or unsweetened, herbal or black, there are so many different types and while it can be hard to find the perfect one that meets all your summer sipping needs. But thankfully, with so many great deals, today is the perfect day to experiment with a new blend and quench your thirst.

Extra Sweet Deals For National Iced Tea Day

Texas State

West Texas Livestock Growers

Hay bale storage, a vital aspect of cattle production, takes center stage, particularly in winter when natural forages are scarce. The staggering 4.6 million acres of hay harvested in Texas in 2023 underscore the pivotal role of hay production in sustaining livestock operations. However, when drought conditions worsen, the challenge of acquiring sufficient hay bales intensifies, making it crucial for producers to optimize their hay storage practices. This ensures the longevity and nutritional value of their hay supply, a key factor in maintaining a reliable source of supplemental nutrition for their livestock.

Hay bale mastery: how to actually preserve premium feed

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Pizza Lobo: The Hidden Gem of Andersonville

When a restaurant is packed to the brim on a Wednesday night, you know it’s something special. Pizza Lobo in Andersonville is that kind of place....

Pizza Lobo: The Hidden Gem of Andersonville

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