Arlington Public Library is hosting a food drive until December 31 to help alleviate food insecurity, accepting shelf-stable donations across several branches.

Arizona implemented I-17 flex lanes to ease Thanksgiving traffic as advised by transportation agencies, with no freeway closures expected as travelers are encouraged to drive efficiently.

Greenfield Police Department warns against impaired driving on "Blackout Wednesday," urging safety and responsible celebration, with increased patrols to prevent DUI incidents.

Tennessee launches the "Tennessee Safe Thanksgiving Travel Challenge Initiative" to reduce traffic incidents by increasing law enforcement patrols and promoting safe driving behaviors during the holiday.

Sacramento is revamping its entertainment sound policies, seeking public input on a new framework aimed at clearer noise regulations, developed by Sound Music Cities.

Mecklenburg County handed out 1,000 frozen turkeys and side dishes to residents impacted by SNAP disruptions and food insecurity, with further aid detailed at MeckNC.gov/Food.

Ellis Wright, a missing 59-year-old man from Roswell, was safely located, alleviating the community's concern. Gwinnett County Police involved the public in the search.

Sacramento's Run to Feed the Hungry event will close several East Sacramento roads on Thanksgiving morning to accommodate a 10K run and a 5K walk/run.

Arlington High School's Desirae Lawson honored as Student-Athlete of the Month for her academic and athletic excellence, with plans to study Pre-Physical Therapy at the University of Texas.

St. Charles Parish has established its own Little League for baseball and softball, for children aged 9-12, with sign-ups starting December 8th. The season begins in March 2026.

Some San Antonio residents say new SAWS meters sent bills soaring while the utility says the devices correct long‑running underbilling and help find leaks.

The Columbus Fury will train at the Bob Crane Community Center for the 2026 season starting December 1, bringing the team closer to the Upper Arlington community.

Michigan awards $12.1 million in grants for educator mentoring and induction programs to enhance teacher development in classroom management and instructional skills.