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Life Sentence for Koi Pond Murder

June 28, 2026

A 19‑year‑old from Davidsonville will spend the rest of his life behind bars after admitting he killed Edward Koza, owner of a local koi pond shop. The crime happened in May 2025 and the boy’s girlfriend, also 19, will face trial later this year. Police arrived at the shop on May 24 after a car f

entertainment

A Fun Look at Disney’s 1970s Family Movie and a Classic TV Star

June 28, 2026

Disney made light‑hearted films from the late 1950s to the early 1980s that were safe for all ages. These movies, such as “The Shaggy Dog” and “The Absent‑Minded Professor, ” were designed to give families a quick escape from the harsher world outside. The studio’s reputation for wholesome entertain

celebrities

Celebrities born on June 23rd

June 24, 2026

June 23rd brings a mix of well-known faces from music, film, and television. Among the stars celebrating birthdays today are Selma Blair turning 54 and Jason Mraz at 49. These two have made their mark in very different ways: Blair in acting and Mraz in music. Blair recently joined MrBeast’s show as

sports

Remembering Four Sports Writing Legends

June 16, 2026

The Alabama Sports Writers Association paused its yearly awards night to honor four influential sports journalists who passed away in the past year. These writers were key figures when the group was founded in the early 1970s, helping shape its direction and values. The ceremony also celebrated c

environment

Fluoride in Water: Courts Say Old Data Rules, But New Science Raises Questions

June 16, 2026

A recent court decision sent a major fluoride case back to square one, not because the judge got the science wrong—but because he waited too long to get the science. The 9th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that District Judge Edward Chen couldn’t pause the case in 2020 to wait for a government

environment

Texas rolls out free online training to spot livestock pests faster

June 14, 2026

Texas just launched a free online course to help more people recognize the New World screwworm, a dangerous parasite that burrows into animal wounds. The state needs faster inspections because cattle and goats can’t move freely if there’s a risk of infestation. So far this summer, Texas has found te

sports

New Orleans Saints Guard Finds More Than Just Football in the Big Easy

June 13, 2026

David Edwards didn't grow up dreaming of New Orleans. The Illinois native spent his early years in Downers Grove, far from the jazz clubs and crawfish boils that define Louisiana culture. Yet after joining the Saints this year, he quickly traded his Midwestern roots for Creole cuisine and swamp adve

crime

Puna’s dark side: How a peaceful community faced sudden violence

May 30, 2026

Puna, a quiet corner of Hawaii’s Big Island known for its off-grid living and close-knit vibe, was shaken when three elderly men were found dead over a few days. The victims—Robert Shine, John Carse, and an unnamed 79-year-old—weren’t connected by much except their shared love for Puna’s laid-back,

politics

Pope Leo XIV’s Gift List: From Sports Gear to Sacred Art

May 29, 2026

Every time a leader visits the Vatican, people wonder what to bring. Pope Leo XIV, who took office last year, has become the latest recipient of a wide range of presents. Some gifts are extravagant and symbolic; others come from hometown pride or personal hobbies. In Chicago, the mayor and a city d

politics

Big Solar Takes Over New York – Who’s Really Watching?

May 28, 2026

New York’s push for rapid solar energy growth has left locals and wildlife in the dark—literally. A law passed in 2019, meant to fast-track renewable projects, skipped basic environmental checks. Developers were handed a blank permit to build giant solar farms wherever land was cheap, ignoring warni