Fort Worth recognized 16 nightlife venues for their commitment to safety as part of the Golden Lasso Accreditation Program, highlighting their proactive steps towards "Safety-Branded Entertainment."

Local businesses in Bloomington prepare for holiday shoppers, emphasizing the community benefits of shopping locally, particularly ahead of Small Business Saturday.

The LDWF's online boat registration system is down for maintenance until after the weekend, to modernize and improve the user experience. Alternative registration methods are available.

Five Memphis restaurants are included in Michelin's American South guide, with The Lobbyist and others earning recognition, while Nashville secures the state's Michelin stars.

Kinepolis Group is set to acquire Emagine Entertainment in a $105 million deal, expanding its presence in the US cinema market.

Chatham County Public Libraries and Hoops Pizzeria's "Pizza for Pages" program rewards students with free pizza for meeting reading goals until June 10, 2026.

The Frisco Rail District has launched a digital gift card program to boost local business by offering 'Buy One, Get One' Bonus Cards, with $300,000 allocated by the FCDC for the initiative.

Husar's House of Fine Diamonds in West Bend, Wisconsin, is closing after 75 years. Owners Mike Husar and Mary Husar Martin are retiring. The store will close when inventory runs out, possibly before Christmas.

Fort Worth introduces a new sign at the Historic Stockyards, designed by Arthur Weinman and built by Michael Smith Marathon Commercial Construction, enhancing local business visibility and sense of place.

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $1.1 million settlement with beef producer JBS USA over misleading "net zero" carbon footprint claims.

A San Francisco vintage store, the Future Past, claims Banana Republic copied their unique jean design, involving sashiko stitching. The design was removed from Banana Republic's website amid the controversy.

A man in Jacksonville was hospitalized after being shot and stabbed during an altercation at a gas station. Authorities are seeking information on the suspects.

A local resident, Robert Marcoulier, was fatally shot in St. Louis's Carondelet neighborhood. Police are investigating and have identified a suspect. They urge public assistance and offer anonymous tip options.