A Severn teacher scored a $50,000 Gold Bar Bingo win after a routine stop at a Landover Sunoco; the retailer will get a $500 bonus.

Georgia officials announced plans for a new forensic mental health hospital to alleviate jail overcrowding and improve mental health care for inmates.

Two years after unionizing, Callowhill staff say contract talks have stalled amid disputes over pay, scheduling and safety.

Marietta invites residents to shape the 2028 SPLOST project list through public meetings and online feedback. The tax is expected to generate $78.2 million.

A Santa Clara judge tentatively denied TikTok's bid to dismiss California's claims that the app's features addict children, keeping the state's case alive for further hearings.

Macon check-cashing manager James Kevin Meyers pleaded guilty to bank fraud for falsifying currency transaction reports as part of a scheme involving Morris Bank, potentially facing 10 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.

Franklin Township reminds residents to remove non-compliant decorations from Woodhill Cemetery before the Spring Clean-Up on March 1st, 2026, to avoid discarding sentimental items.

Commissioner Alaina Reaves hosts a "Knit & Chat" event in Clayton County for community engagement through crafting and conversation at the Northwest Branch Library.

The Justice Department investigates Michigan school districts for integrating sexual orientation and gender ideology in education, examining parental notification and Title IX compliance regarding single-sex spaces.

Hillsborough County, FL, to hold Prescribed Fire Fest to educate on controlled burns for wildfire prevention and ecosystem health on Feb. 21 at Edward Medard Conservation Park.

Kannapolis launches the Be Well app to promote community fitness, featuring the Loop the Loop 2026 Challenge, and syncing with major health platforms.

Skillpoint Alliance won a Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant, bringing four- and five-week trades courses and employer connections to Seguin residents. The funding is part of a $10M-plus round to scale training nationwide.

Ken Griffin pledged $3M toward a new seven‑story Ronald McDonald House at Jackson Memorial that will nearly double family lodging and be named for him.