Hattiesburg, MS

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Flagstaff, AZ

Greyson F

No matter where you are in the country, whenever you pass a Chick-fil-A restaurant, there’s almost always a drive-through line curving out into the road. Sure, this isn’t great for traffic (or for traffic planners that have to deal with it), but for lovers of the chicken sandwiches for sale, whenever a new Chick-fil-A pops up, it’s always good news. And for locals in Flagstaff (or for those traveling through), a new location is preparing itself to be ready for hungry customers sooner rather than later.

New Chick-fil-A Restaurant Opening Soon

Beaufort, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

New to the Beaufort area? Just visiting? Did you ever hear someone mention pluff mud and wonder what that is? Did you land at Frogmore International Airport? How about seeing Frogmore stew on a local menu and wondering if there are frogs in it?

Beaufort Slang: How to talk like a local

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Fremont County, WY

Lander, WY

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LANDER—Jan Siebersma has delivered thousands of babies during his three-plus decades in obstetrics. He’s seen it all: twins and breech babies, marathon labors, emergency cesarean sections, even the rare en caul delivery when the infant emerges in the intact amniotic sac.

Rural Wyoming is losing OBs. Those who remain are spread thin.

Georgia State

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

Washington, DC

Margaret Minnicks

A reversible road, also known as a counterflow lane, is a road where the direction of traffic flow in one or more lanes changes to the opposite direction. This can happen during peak hours, special events, or weekend recreational traffic.

The longest reversible road is between Washington, DC and northern Virginia

Chicago, IL

Illinois State

Chicago Food King

Illinois is not only known for its stunning architecture and deep-rooted history but also for its culinary delights. One dish that stands out in the realm of comfort food is the iconic Italian beef sandwich. Here, we explore some of the best places in Illinois to indulge in this delectable delight.

The Best Italian Beef Sandwiches in IL

Oregon State

Bend, OR

Robbie Newport

While people may associate Portland with exceptionally bad homeless news stories, the upscale city across the Cascade Mountains called Bend, is also appearing on the infamous scene. Unsanctioned mass homeless camps have taken root in the woods (Deschutes County Forest) on the outskirts of the city in southeast Bend by China Hat Road.

Unsanctioned homeless camps driving longtime residents out of Bend, OR

Virginia State

Doswell, VA

This time of the year we see twinkling Christmas lights and beautiful decorations almost everywhere. We also hear the sound of Christmas music playing just about everywhere we go. Here is a place where you can see lights and hear beautiful Christmas music at the same time.

The longest drive-thru synchronized Christmas lights display is in Doswell, Virginia

Texas State

El Paso, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

Richmond, VA

A Christmas Kiss is a 2011 American-made-for-TV made-for-TVromance film starring Elisabeth Röhm, Laura Breckenridge, and Brendan Fehr. The movie was filmed in Richmond, Virginia where this writer lives. The movie includes ballet dancers provided by the Richmond Ballet and a horse and carriage provided by Hundley Carriages.

"A Christmas Kiss" was filmed in Richmond, Virginia

West Palm Beach, FL

L. Cane

There are arguably many factors which go into the success or failure of a restaurant, but having a James Beard Award finalist chef as well as a "top chef" finalist likely doesn't hurt.

FL Restaurant With Highly-Rated "Celebrity Chef" Reportedly Closes Due To "Food And Labor Costs"

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

Portland, OR

Leadership in Portland is moving toward fulfilling the plans they agreed upon in November of last year. That is when a plan created by Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Dan Ryan was approved by the city council to solve unsanctioned street camping within the city.

The second mass homeless site in Portland is in question over possible toxicity

Detroit, MI

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

As billions of people celebrate ringing in the new year, it is difficult not to be confronted with the disappointment and sadness that millions of families endure this time of year. The holidays are filled with heartwarming moments between families. Still, several will not know that sense of peace because they continue to search for answers regarding their missing or murdered relatives, much like the loved ones ofKalisha Madden.

Kalisha Madden, 26: Detroit Woman Disappeared After Getting Into Vehicle With 3 Men In 2011

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Nine residents living at historical mansion suing owners for unlawful eviction on November 30, just 3 days prior to massive fire destroyed much of building. Swift Mansion, a historic building at 4500 S. Michigan Ave., faces scrutiny after two tenants, along with seven neighbors, claim they were entangled in an eviction dispute just days before a massive fire engulfed the structure, triggering an arson investigation.

Days Before Swift Mansion Fire Owner Said to Illegally Evict Tenants Prompting Arson Investigation

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Hattiesburg Pocket Museum celebrates Dia de los Muertos with October exhibit

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - There’s a new exhibit this month at the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum. While most might think of October as a “spooky month,” Dia...

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum celebrates Dia de los Muertos with October exhibit

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