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Erin Little earns highest award in Girl Scouting

Yuma Sun - Arizona ·

As though becoming an Eagle Scout wasn’t enough of an achievement for Erin Little, she also earned her Gold Award, the highest and most prestigious award in Girl Scouting. She is Yuma’s second female Eagle Scout in Yuma County and the first female...

Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - July 9, 2025

Kiowa County Press - Colorado · July 9, 2025

News from around the nation. Inspectors signed off on Camp Mystic's emergency plans days before catastrophic flooding; Russia attacks Ukraine with 700 drones after Trump vows to send more weapons; IL school districts serving immigrants work to...

New Montana Fishing Restrictions Just Announced

92.5 KAAR - Montana · July 10, 2025

Montana is in the middle of a heat wave! While many of us are soaking up the sun, hitting the rivers, and squeezing every bit out of summer—this spike in temperatures isn’t just warming up our tans. Whether you’re floating, fishing, or just trying...

Selah man's passion for turkey hunting led to 49 turkeys in 49 states

Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State ·

SELAH — Turkey hunting's often considered something of an afterthought in Washington state, especially compared with Southern states where officials take on a much more proactive role to protect the unique birds. Selah's Justin Door spent more...

Des Moines County begins work on draft changes to wind energy ordinance

Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa ·

Des Moines County Land Use Administrators Zach James and Jarred Lassiter returned to the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors Tuesday with an expanded and revised ordinance for the regulation, siting and operation of wind, solar and battery...

Multiple agencies respond to water-skiing accident on Barnett Reservoir

WLBT - Mississippi · July 6, 2025

MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A water-skiing accident occurred at the Ross Barnett Reservoir on Sunday afternoon. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks along with the Reservoir Police Department are responding to the accident....

Why hurricane prep in the oil and gas industry is critical | Opinion

Tallahassee Democrat - Florida ·

The oil and natural gas industry prepares for hurricane season in the Gulf of America with safety measures to ensure continued operations. Hurricanes can disrupt oil and gas operations, potentially impacting fuel costs and availability in the...

Kolhapuri Sandals: After Prada, will western brands finally credit Indian traditional craftsmanship?

Organiser Weekly ·

Prada has admitted that its new leather sandal design was inspired by India’s iconic Kolhapuri “chappals” – handcrafted sandals known for their toe-loop pattern – following criticism for failing to attribute the footwear’s roots. The Italian...

The Anniversary Aquatic

The Chattanoogan - Tennessee · July 10, 2025

Casey Phillips, Tennessee Aquarium senior communications specialist and host of The Podcast Aquatic, chats on set with Life Support System Lead Aquarist Kyle McPheeters photo by Tennessee Aquarium One year ago, the Tennessee Aquarium found a new...

City of Alton, renowned for music scene, becoming a visual artist ‘refuge’

Illinois Business Journal · July 10, 2025

“Over the past year, downtown Alton has become a magnetic refuge for visual artists seeking community, inspiration, and creative rebirth,” notes Alton-based Artist Charles Mooneyham. “Since the pandemic, artists have been moving to Alton in...

SEC college football stadiums rankings: Florida's Swamp is the toughest

Yahoo Sports ·

They say college football means more in the SEC. They’re underselling it. It means everything. Marino Casem, a born and raised Southerner who coached at a few schools in the region, once said, “In the South, football is a religion, and Saturday is...

Buc-ee's is expanding: Where future travel centers are set to open

WANE - Indiana · July 6, 2025

(NEXSTAR) — It’s been a busy few weeks for Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based convenience store and gas station chain that has developed a cult following in recent years. In early June, Buc-ee’s opened its first Mississippi location in Harrison County....

Today-History-Jul10

Rocky Mountain Outlook · July 10, 2025

Today in History for July 10: On this date: In 1509, theologian John Calvin was born in Noyon, France. After Martin Luther, Calvin was seen as the guiding spirit of the Protestant Reformation. Today in History for July 10: On this date: In 1509,...

Brothers dream of making downtown Salem a live entertainment hub

Salem Reporter - Oregon · July 10, 2025

Alex Hussey had been working at the Grand Theatre for eight years as a lighting technician and sound designer when the longtime owners offered him the opportunity to take over operations. Alex knew he would need a helping hand. He turned to the...

Nationwide ‘Field Day’ brings out amateur ham radio operators across the Coast

WLOX - Mississippi · June 29, 2025

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Saturday marks the beginning of the last weekend of June, meaning it’s Field Day nationwide for amateur radio hobbyists. While it may be a hobby, it can also be a lifeline during natural disasters. “It’s a real trip to sit...

Flooding in Texas Raises Questions About Flash Food Dangers and Flood Season: What to Know

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Floods can happen almost anywhere in the United States, but some places are more prone to flooding than others According to the National Weather Service, “flooding kills more people than just about any weather-related hazard" Here is...

UMD-led Study: Unconscious Bias Contributes to Disproportionate Amputations for Minority Populations

Maryland Today ·

Medical statistics show that rural adults and members of certain racial and ethnic groups with vascular disease get major leg amputations more frequently than other people, but the raw numbers don’t explain why. A new University of Maryland study...

FAU Harbor Branch Receives $1M Grant to Study Gulf's Mesophotic Coral Habitats

Newswise · July 9, 2025

Newswise — Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) are important coral ecosystems found between 30 and 150 meters deep in oceans worldwide including the Gulf of America. They support diverse marine life and important fisheries but remain poorly...

Firms subpoenaed over Siemens settlement funds

WLBT - Mississippi · July 9, 2025

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A federal judge is apparently looking into how Jackson spent millions of dollars in Siemens settlement funds. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate issued subpoenas to 10 entities seeking records related to the...

Magnolia Three-Day Weather/Sky Forecast: Hot and humid; bright planets visible

Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas ·

Expect classic midsummer conditions with high heat and humidity, and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Three-Day Forecast Thursday: High near 92 °F, low around 72 °F. Humid with plenty of sunshine and spotty afternoon thunderstorms. Friday: Hot...