Georgia Lawmakers Examine Medical Cannabis Expansion at Mercer University
Lawmakers and medical cannabis advocates gathered at Mercer University in Macon to debate broadening Georgia's decade-old medical cannabis program. The discussion highlights tensions between patient
Georgia Lawmakers Weigh Medical Cannabis Expansion in Macon Discussions
Lawmakers and medical cannabis advocates gathered at Mercer University in Macon to explore broadening Georgia's decade-old medical cannabis program. The meeting highlighted calls for higher THC
Atlanta Resident Reveals Power Usage Gaps with Rice Jars at Neighborhood Meeting
Arthur Toal captured the stark differences in electricity consumption during a Tuesday evening meeting in Atlanta's Howell Station neighborhood. He held up a vial containing about 20 grains of rice
Portland Restricts Plastic Recycling to Bottles, Tubs and Jugs for System Efficiency
Residents in Portland often pause with a plastic cup over the recycling bin, unsure if it belongs there. City rules accept only specific plastic containers—bottles, jugs, buckets and tubs at least
Green Bay Hosts Vital Blood Drive to Combat Hospital Shortages Wednesday
In Green Bay, Wis., the American Red Cross is organizing a full-day community blood drive on Wednesday, running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Johnsonville Tailgate Village. This initiative addresses a
Huntsville Restaurants Elevate Scores in Kitchen Cops' 2026 Return
In Huntsville, Alabama, the Kitchen Cops inspections resumed for 2026 with promising results, highlighted by West End Grill's dramatic rebound from a failing 69 to a strong 93. This update from WAFF
Jars Dispensary Announces 145% Expansion for North Peoria Location
Jars Dispensary, a prominent marijuana retailer at 20340 N. Lake Pleasant Road in Peoria, Arizona, is set to nearly triple its space by expanding into adjacent suites, growing from 1,600 to about
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Secures 30,240 Jars of Peanut Butter to Fight Hunger
On Wednesday, the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas announced a major donation of 30,240 jars of peanut butter from the Arkansas Peanut Growers Association, providing vital nutrition to thousands
Menominee's Cannabis Boom Fuels Traffic and Child Safety Worries
In Menominee, Michigan, the cannabis market is exploding with an eighth dispensary set to open at a busy intersection, intensifying debates over traffic hazards and risks to children near schools and
Congress Closes Hemp Loophole with Ban on THC-Derived Products
In a provision tucked into last month's federal government funding bill ending the longest U.S. shutdown, Congress approved a ban on hemp-derived THC products, set to take effect in 2026. This move












