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In a harrowing turn of events, the Birmingham Police Department has confirmed the tragic disappearance and death of Nakita Davidson, a 40-year-old mother of four, allegedly at the hands of her 37-year-old boyfriend, Cedric Robertson, a convicted felon.

Man arrested after kidnapped mother is found dead

Charlotte, NC

After some intense debate and a whole lot of tacos — here are 14 of the best Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Charlotte. Of note: These restaurants are in no particular order. Tamales la Pasadita. The vibe: Tucked away on The Plaza is some of Charlotte’s best Mexican food...

14 must-try Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Charlotte

Richmond, VA

The ZIP code that includes the Museum District, Windsor Farms, Carillon and part of the Near West End saw the metro's highest jump in typical home values compared to a year ago, per Zillow data shared with Axios. Why it matters: Fewer homes on the market kept prices growing in...

Richmond's hottest zip codes for home appreciation

Los Angeles County, CA

Llano, CA

Pain In The Pass

LLANO, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Four people are injured as the result of a head-on crash on Highway 18 near the town of Llano Sunday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol. (Photo above is credit by Don Luis Meza.)

Two Airlifted after Head-On Crash on Highway 18 Sunday Afternoon

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Houston, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

A Texas teacher and her husband are now in custody, accused of taking thousands of dollars from home renovation clients and gambling away money they took for work they never finished.

Texas teacher and husband arrested, accused of gambling away $1.53 million in home renovation scam

Orange County, CA

Santa Ana, CA

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Homicide Detectives are attempting to locate Roxanne Briseno of Santa Ana who is wanted as a person of interest in a homicide that occurred in November 2019. Roxanne is known to frequent hotels in the Orange County Area and believed to reside in the City of Santa Ana.

The SAPD is searching for a woman who may have witnessed a homicide

Denver, CO

Axios

Denver Animal Shelter is offering paw-some deals on dog adoptions all month long. By the numbers: Dogs 6 months and older will be available for $52.80 as part of the shelter's Mile High Mutts program this May. Fees normally range from $100 to $170, depending on age. As of Thursday...

Denver Animal Shelter dogs are adoptable for just $52.80 all May

Nashville, TN

Axios Nashville

From Donelson to West Nashville, some of the buzziest restaurants in town are new bagel shops boasting long lines, creative schmears and satisfying sandwiches.Why it matters: For many years, Nashville was a relative bagel desert, but that's a thing of the past.Flashback: Proper Bagel in the Belmont area earned a loyal following, and the O.G. Star Bagel Cafe held down the fort in Sylvan Park. But considering Nashville's booming culinary scene, it was rather odd to see so few bagel shops.Dig in: The problem has been solved over the last few years, and the newcomers are spread out across the...

Nashville is in a bagel boom

Des Moines, IA

Axios Des Moines

Anyone curious about tiny house living can give it a try at this Airbnb tucked behind an apartment near 35th Street and Ingersoll Avenue in DSM.Zoom in: It's got a bed, a full kitchen and bathroom.A private deck sits above its garage.What they're saying: More than 100 guests have given this 520-foot palace a positive review.Owner Jake Trerotola tells Axios he's considering developing other tiny metro-area Airbnbs.State of play: It's already booked for much of this month.Yes, but: As of this morning, this weekend is still open for reservations at $119 a night. An inside look at this tiny Airbnb located in DSM's Ingersoll neighborhood.

A tiny rental has big popularity in Des Moines

Dallas, TX

Axios Dallas

There were more hotels in the works in the Dallas market than any other U.S. area in the first quarter of 2024, according to a Lodging Econometrics report.Why it matters: The country reached an all-time high with 6,065 hotel projects in the pipeline.The Dallas data suggests investors favor the region for new hospitality projects.State of play: Dallas led the country with 185 hotel projects — around 21,900 rooms — planned in the first quarter of 2024.Atlanta had 153 projects in the works, followed by Nashville's 127 and Phoenix's 123.Meanwhile: Dallas ranked second for hotels under construction — 25 projects —...

Dallas leads the nation in new hotels in the pipeline.

Arizona State

Orange, CA

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 33-year-old Phoenix man has been convicted of murdering four men in a failed attempt to take over the drug business that left three of the men shot to death, their bodies set on fire inside of a burning car left abandoned in a residential neighborhood in Orange in the middle of the day in 2015. The body of a fourth man was found inside of a car in Fontana six days after he was shot to death; his killers recorded his dying moments on a cell phone, according to the OCDA .

Phoenix man convicted of killing and burning four cartel drug dealers in Orange and in Fontana

Iowa State

This week I attended the first scheduled five-course tasting dinner series introducing Saralyn Smith, the Wallace Centers of Iowa's new chef. Why it matters: The farm-to-table meal was elegant, delicious and at a price ($75) that is more affordable than some other fine dining experiences in the metro like Oak Park or Ruth's Chris Steak House.

Wallace Centers of Iowa's new chef serves 5-course meal worth your money

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Inspectors have failed rental units for methamphetamine contamination, hoarding, pest infestations, mold and water damage, sanitation concerns, heating, and lack of utilities, according to a report presented Wednesday to the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the Denver City Council.

Meth contamination, hoarding, pests lead to Denver rental inspection failures

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Essex County, NJ

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY - In a major blow to organized crime in New Jersey, Michael Healy, 43, from Montclair, has been convicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, conspiracy to murder a federal witness, three counts of murder in aid of racketeering, and related firearms offenses.

Essex County Drug Lord Convicted of Multiple Murders and Narcotics Trafficking

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Sultry basement bar Easy Baby opens in San Antonio

Easy Baby, a sexy basement bar, is the latest addition to The Creamery District, located in the former Borden Dairy factory near Pearl. The vibe: Easy...

Sultry basement bar Easy Baby opens in San Antonio

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