Saint Louis, MO

<div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2su9xM_0lInr7G000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2su9xM_0lInr7G000" width="1200" height="675" ><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> XXX-FL <a href="https://t.co/rtHJoUxi1e" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/rtHJoUxi1e </a> — Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) <a href="https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/1635051718864953345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> March 12, 2023 </a></blockquote><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> St. Louis is a sports town. Not only do we have the Blues and the Cardinals, but now we have a soccer team and the Battlehawks are back. But some of us who care little for team sports still need a little more encouragement when it comes to following local clubs. Enter: ESPN. The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network usually presents sports events and commentary with little space for flavor. It’s mostly just boring stats and uninteresting analysis. Sometimes there will be a heartwarming interview with a player or a segment that digs into their past, but for the most part, ESPN is just serving the facts. But then the other day, they served up some cake, too. If you saw <a href="https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/1635051718864953345" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> this clip </a><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> of Battlehawks player AJ McCarron greeting his teammates in the locker room, you might have gotten a glimpse of more than a few lockers. There in the background behind McCarron was a glimpse of some impressive Battlehawks backside. The name of the player wasn’t included in the broadcast, but it’s safe to say that when fans saw the clip they let out a mighty “Ka-Kaw!” After all, it is the law. Coming soon: <a href="https://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/Newsletters/Page" rel="nofollow"> Riverfront Times Daily newsletter. We’ll send you a handful of interesting St. Louis stories every morning. Subscribe now to not miss a thing. </a> Follow us: <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiELxEU1xKRmkqN8s-dSFIAbEqFAgKIhC8RFNcSkZpKjfLPnUhSAGx?hl=en-US&amp;gl=US&amp;ceid=US%3Aen" rel="nofollow"> Google News </a> | <a href="https://www.newsbreak.com/@c/1599769?s=01" rel="nofollow"> NewsBreak </a> | <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/RiverfrontTimes/" rel="nofollow"> Reddit </a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/riverfronttimes/" rel="nofollow"> Instagram </a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/riverfronttimes" rel="nofollow"> Facebook </a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/riverfronttimes/" rel="nofollow"> Twitter </a></div>

Phoenix, AZ

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Greyson F

Just about every culture has some kind of historical connection to meats prepared and then wrapped in bread. Cooking the meat, then covering it in an edible dough both protected the meat and helped it last longer, which was important in an age without refrigeration and when individuals were traveling for weeks (or months) and fresh food wasn’t readily available. Historically, this method of transporting meat originated in the Middle East, before spreading through Europe. The empanada was birthed in Spain (then passed to the Americas, where most countries make a different variation of the food), and in England, it became known as a pasty. Now, a popular restaurant in metro Phoenix has plans on making its own expansion in the Valley.

Local Restaurant Chain Opening New Location

South Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

In late August 2017, an abandoned vehicle was found on the ramp of the Eastbound I-26 highway in Summerville, South Carolina. When officers ran the plates of the red, four-door 2016 Mazda 6 from North Carolina, it came back to the roommate of 42-year-old Shawna Jones.

Shawna Jones, 42: Charlotte Woman Vanished In 2017 After Borrowing Roommate's Car

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

Georgia State

Nantucket, MA

The Inquirer and Mirror

( Nov. 2, 2023 ) Hope and faith are fueling a family’s search for their missing son and his two friends off the coast off Nantucket. “It’s never anything that you want to hear. The fear, the scenarios want to try to creep in your head, but my faith is so strong that I just don’t let it,” said Kim Jones, mother of one of the fishermen, Tyler Barlow.

Family of missing Georgia fishermen believe they may be off Nantucket

Mayor Brandon Johnson highlights concerns over political divisions, targeting of Democratically-run cities. In a formal statement, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has attributed the challenges facing his city to what he characterizes as a "raggedy form of right-wing extremism." He firmly asserts that this extremist ideology specifically targets democratically-run cities, particularly those led by people of color, accusing them of intentionally creating division.

Chicago Mayor Blames Extreme Right; "They’re Still Mad That a Black Man is Free in This Country"

Tennille, GA

Often, supporters of OurBlackGirls will send over cases that have occurred in their hometowns, and someone did just that when they asked if I could feature Sonya Tukes. There has been minimal news coverage about her case over the years, and the last detailed report I could find came courtesy of Georgia's WMGT 41 News from 2016. The outlet spoke with the 22-year-old's family as they mapped out Sonya's last steps and speculated as to how she could have vanished in the middle of the night in 2004 without a trace.

Sonya Tukes, 22: Georgia Woman Goes To Bed & Disappeared By Morning In 2004

Tennessee State

Kentucky State

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced its fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28 removed nearly 600,000 pounds of unneeded prescription medication across the country.

DEA removed nearly 600,000 pounds of prescription meds on TakeBack day; urges continued disposal

Worries about potential threat posed by El Tren de Aragua Gang among Venezuelan Chicago migrants, evidence yet to be found. The Chicago Police Department has issued a warning to officers, alerting them to the potential presence of members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, El Tren de Aragua, among the 20,000 migrants who have arrived in the city over the past year.

Chicago Police Issue Alert Due to Concerns of Violent Venezuelan Gang Presence

Amidst disillusionment, migrants depart Windy City return to Venezuela in search of better lives. Migrants who sought refuge in Chicago are choosing to leave the city in pursuit of a better life. Chicago has become so unpleasant for migrants who resent being housed in shelters and being refused the top paying jobs that they are fleeing back to Venezuela,

After Night of Cold Temperatures in Chicago, Some Migrants Are Returning to Venezuela

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

The Denver City Council will consider again Monday extending the mayor’s emergency declaration over homelessness. In reality, Denver is facing two emergencies – the matter of the unhoused population that’s already here, and the issue of migrants from south of the border that have come flowing into the city. From December 2022 to August 2023, the Denver mayor declared an emergency around the migrant influx. The situation with the migrants is even more urgent now. Migrants who have timed out of the city’s shelter system are living on the streets in tents. Many are families with young children and pregnant mothers.

Migrant, homeless emergencies merge into one urgent crisis in Denver

Synagogues and mosques in the area have ramped up security. Chicago, long touted as a bastion of diversity and progressive ideals, faces unprecedented challenges as it gears up to host the 2024 Democratic presidential nominating convention. The city, a union stronghold and emblematic of Democratic values, is now grappling with internal divisions exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Growing tensions Over Hamas, Israel War Disrupt Chicago, Divide Democrats Before Nominate President

Chicagoans express anger about impact of sanctuary policies. Chicago residents are voicing their anger and frustrations regarding the city's status as a sanctuary city, which they believe is straining resources and affecting support for vulnerable communities.

Chicago Residents Explode in Fury Demanding Government Abandon Sanctuary City Status

A public relations campaign targeting Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gains momentum. Launched by a social justice organization, the campaign against Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson features a video titled "Dear Brandon," appealing to the mayor to cease spending substantial sums, reaching into the hundreds of millions, on legal pursuits against individuals already acquitted in criminal cases.

ESPN Accidentally Shows Nudity in Battlehawks Locker Room

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