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Heavy rains bring major flooding and fresh weather warnings across the South

June 17, 2026

The southern United States is facing serious flooding after days of relentless rain. Over 16 million people now live under flood alerts stretching from Texas through the Gulf Coast and into Mississippi. More areas in Alabama could join the list soon. Heavy downpours continue to raise concerns, with

weather

Heavy rains loom over Southwest Louisiana as storm threat grows

June 17, 2026

A developing weather system in the Gulf of Mexico could bring major disruptions to Southwest Louisiana in the next few days. Meteorologists predict wet conditions starting Tuesday, with rain falling in waves until at least Thursday. Some areas might get over a foot of rain, raising concerns about fl

weather

Finding free sandbags near you in Louisiana before the storm

June 17, 2026

Storms are coming to Louisiana, and local leaders are handing out sandbags to help people protect their homes. Sandbags act like tiny walls that block water from flooding buildings. Instead of waiting until the last minute, officials want residents to grab sandbags now and get ready early. In Lafay

entertainment

Documentaries aiming for Emmy glory in 2026

June 17, 2026

Two big-name comedians from Canada are back in the spotlight, but this time it’s not for laughs. John Candy and Martin Short, who first teamed up decades ago on a sketch show, now have full documentary films about their lives in the running for Emmy awards. Candy’s film, made by Colin Hanks, digs in

sports

Brendan Sorsby's Future: From College QB to NFL Draft After Gambling Controversy

June 17, 2026

Brendan Sorsby, a quarterback with a complicated past, won't play for Texas Tech this season. Instead, he's focusing on the NFL supplemental draft after a lengthy legal battle over his college eligibility. Four years ago, while playing for Indiana, Sorsby admitted to betting on college and pro sport

sports

NFL teams think twice about troubled players

June 17, 2026

The Cleveland Browns seem ready to skip drafting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the upcoming NFL supplemental draft. The main reason isn’t his throwing arm—it’s his history with sports betting. Earlier this year, Sorsby checked into a treatment program after admitting he gambled on college

politics

Alaska Attorney General Pushes EPA to Treat Mifepristone Like a Water Pollutant

June 16, 2026

Alaska’s top lawyer joins 13 other state attorneys and a group of Republican congressmen in asking the Environmental Protection Agency to label mifepristone as a contaminant that must be regulated in waterways. The drug is used with another medicine to end pregnancies. Studies say the method wor

education

Simple Locks, Big Safety

June 16, 2026

In a modern school with high‑tech security, an old trick still matters. At Wakefield High School, the only way to get inside is through two checkpoints. Staff swipe keycards and visitors show ID before they can walk into the main office for a quick check. The doors that guard the rest of the buil

business

New Mexico Builder Eyes Texas for Growth

June 16, 2026

A local home‑builder from New Mexico is seriously considering expanding into Texas because his state’s slow population growth and heavy taxes make it hard to keep up. The company, founded in 2010, has been building for two decades but the owner says the state’s bureaucracy and rising home prices

education

Schools Face Mass Job Cuts as Budgets Tighten

June 16, 2026

In many parts of the country, teachers and support staff are getting warning letters that their jobs could be cut. The problem is bigger than a few districts: it’s the biggest wave of layoffs in more than ten years. The main reason is money. School budgets are slipping because fewer children are