August is prime time for tomatoes and this year tomato mania is even more intense thanks to one of the summer’s hottest food trends, ‘Tomato Girl Summer‘. ‘Tis the season for big juicy heirlooms, vine-ripened cherries, stripy green zebras and all the BLT-bound beefsteaks. Tomatoes love warm weather (don’t we all?) and July and August are […]
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10 Things Y’all Didn’t Know About Kentucky
The Bluegrass State Kentucky is commonly known as the “Bluegrass State” due to the presence of bluegrass found in many of its pastures. Despite the name, the grass is not actually blue; it produces bluish-purple buds, giving the fields a blue tint when viewed from a distance. Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was born […]
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10 Things y’all Didn’t Know About Maryland
“America in Miniature” Maryland is often referred to as “America in Miniature” because the state has a little bit of everything: mountains in the west, farmlands in the center, and over 4,000 miles of shoreline, including the large estuary of the Chesapeake Bay. Birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” […]
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Multiple Shots Fired At Oklahoma High School Football Game Friday Night
Four people were shot at a high school football game between Choctaw High School and Del City High School on Friday night. Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall said the victims were transported to the hospital so they could be treated for gunshot wounds. At least one of the victims was a student. Del City Police Chief Loyd […]
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10 Things Y’all Didn’t Know About Mississippi
Birthplace of the Blues Mississippi is often considered the birthplace of the blues genre. The Mississippi Delta is rich in musical history, and many blues legends, like Robert Johnson and B.B. King, originated from the state. The Great River The state is named after the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary. The name […]
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Is a tropical storm heading toward Florida and Georgia?
Satellite images are painting an increasingly concerning picture as a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea shows signs of better organization, according to the National Weather Service. Over the next several days, conditions may support further development, and a tropical depression could form as the system moves over the eastern Gulf of Mexico. If you’re […]
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Former WWE Champion and Florida Native Bray Wyatt Dies at 36
WWE wrestler Windham Rotunda, best known by fans as Bray Wyatt, died unexpectedly Thursday at the age of 36, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque announced. The company confirmed the news of Rotunda’s death in a statement shared on Twitter by Levesque, who noted his father, WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda (a.k.a IRS), disclosed […]
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How to watch tonight’s Republican primary debate
The first Republican primary debate is set for tonight, August 23, and it’s shaping up to be a must-watch event. With a diverse candidate field, the Republican National Committee is ready to showcase a conservative vision for the upcoming presidential election. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the debate. Participants The […]
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A one-of-a-kind spotless giraffe was born at a Tennessee Zoo. What we know
The Gist: A one-of-a-kind giraffe was born at Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, showcasing a unique solid brown coloration that’s believed to be the only one of its kind in the world. What Happened? On July 31, Brights Zoo in Limestone witnessed the birth of an exceptional giraffe. Instead of the typical spotted pattern, this […]
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10 Things Y’all Didn’t Know About Oklahoma
The Name The name “Oklahoma” comes from two Choctaw words: “okla” meaning people and “humma” meaning red. The state’s name reflects its deep Native American roots, as it’s home to more tribes than any other state. The Great Land Run On April 22, 1889, the first “Land Run” took place. Tens of thousands of settlers […]