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Missing since 2015 from Columbus, Ohio: 6-month-old Deklon Ford and his 28-year-old mother vanished

Deklon Ford disappeared from Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County), on May 6, 2015, with his mother, Brittany Anne Ford (pictured below), according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Deklon's photo above (far right) has been age progressed to 8, though he would now be 11. His mother would now be 40.

Columbus, OH · 11d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2003 from Clarkston, Georgia: Elyssa Marie Vasquez was only 12 when she disappeared

Elyssa Marie Vasquez has been missing from Clarkston, Georgia (DeKalb County), since January 28, 2003, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Clarkston, GA · 12d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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22 Retro Home Trends That Are Perfectly Back in Fashion

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

nickscookingclub

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Mississippi Mud Potatoes Are the Side Dish Everyone Devours

Mississippi Mud Potatoes coat tender diced potatoes in a creamy mixture of cheddar, cream cheese, and sour cream. As the casserole bakes, the sauce melts around every potato and the top develops bubbling, golden patches. Bacon can bring smoky crunch, while onions or green onions add savory freshness. The finished dish is rich, cheesy, and substantial enough to challenge the main course for attention.

Dianna Carney

He’s 5 Pounds of Hope: Tinman the Friendly Tiny Dog is Still Waiting for a Home

Small Dog Rescue of New England reports that Tinman, a five-pound, five-year-old small dog currently in Texas, is seeking adoption and may be able to travel to the Northeast at the end of the month. According to the nonprofit volunteer organization, Tinman “greets everyone with a smile” and is “an energetic boy who does well with other dogs,” making him a potential fit for a home looking for a small, social companion.

Texas · 24d

Dianna Carney

Gentle Giant Searching For New Home After Being Surrendered Due to No Fault of His Own

Get ready to meet a loving young pup who is searching for the family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bandit Ruffman after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This boy and his sister, Luna, were surrendered by owners in Tennessee and they're so excited to meet you! Life won't be rough with the Ruffmans around!” He is now living safely with a loving foster.

Massachusetts · 8d

Kateable

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This Backyard Plant Helps Fade Age Spots Over Time

Parsley isn't just a garnish, it's actually been studied for fading dark spots and uneven skin tone. A small clinical trial even compared brewed parsley directly against hydroquinone, a common prescription lightening ingredient, for fading facial dark spots.

11d

WyoFile

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No Mollie’s Pack, Yellowstone wolves killed, state reports after hunt area’s quick close

EVANSTON—Yellowstone National Park’s last original wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, emerged unscathed from a hunting season that opened last week and has already closed, Wyoming wildlife officials announced Monday.

Wyoming · 12d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1988 from Addison, Texas: Two friends, high school seniors, vanished without a trace

Stacie Elisabeth Madison and Susan Renee Smalley were last seen in Addison, Texas (Dallas County), on March 19, 1988, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Several sources indicate they disappeared in the early hours of March 20.

Addison, TX · 26d

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7 Rural Southern Church-Supper Dishes Still Worth Making

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. A Midwestern potluck and a rural Southern church supper look similar from a distance: long folding tables, covered dishes, somebody's mother's dessert at the end of the line. Get closer and the resemblance fades fast. In much of the rural South, food was organized by type and the dessert table stood apart, treated almost as its own room. Brunswick Stew came in a cast iron pot the size of a washtub, tended by men who had been at the fire since before the service started. Cornbread baked in the church kitchen and got cut into squares before it hit the table. Banana Pudding traveled layered in a glass bowl, not a pan, because presentation on that table was its own kind of statement.

Brunswick, GA · 27d

Dianna Carney

Goofy Pup Still Searching For Home After Being Surrendered Over 7 Months Ago

Meet Butterball, a goofy young pup who is searching for the family who will help him write the next chapter of his life. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has highlighted Butterball Bold, who has been in their care for some time. According to the rescue, “This strong boy was a local surrender in Mississippi, but he can't wait to see what New England is all about!” He has so far been waiting for a new home for over half a year.

Massachusetts · 1d

nickscookingclub

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One-Pot Dirty Rice Delivers Southern Flavor in 35 Minutes

One-pot dirty rice with ground beef turns affordable ingredients into a bold Southern dinner in about 35 minutes. Ground beef provides hearty flavor and distributes evenly through the rice, while vegetables and Cajun-inspired seasoning give the dish its deep, savory character. The rice cooks in the same pot and absorbs the meat juices and spices, ensuring that every grain tastes intentional rather than like a plain side added afterward. Tomatoes bring color and acidity, helping balance the rich beef and warm seasoning.

Dianna Carney

This Fluffy Gentleman With a Brave Heart Is Hoping Someone Will Give Him a Chance

Rico, a Great Pyrenees rescued from Texas, is looking for a patient, active family to help him build confidence and continue working on leash reactivity, according to Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue. The Massachusetts-based nonprofit says Rico may also do well in a foster or foster-to-adopt home, where he can take time to settle in.

Massachusetts · 2d

Dianna Carney

12 Pound Little Dash is Still Waiting For a Forever Home

Dash, a 12-pound, one-year-old dog, is ready to meet the person who will give him a home of his own. Small Dog Rescue of New England says Dash is in Rhode Island and is friendly with other dogs. He’s ready for a meet-and-greet, and hoping someone will share his story.

Rhode Island · 5d

Dianna Carney

He Was Found Protecting Two Tiny Puppies: Now Gus Needs Someone to Protect Him

PAWS New England is shining a spotlight on Gus, an easygoing, “easy to love hunk of a dog” who’s ready for a fresh start and a family of his own. In a recent post, the New England–based rescue described him as a calm, affectionate “couch potato” who enjoys life at a relaxed pace, especially if there’s a comfy place to settle and someone nearby to love him.

Massachusetts · 18d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2020 from Garnett, South Carolina: Deshawn Tyrell Burns Jr. was 17 when he disappeared

Deshawn Tyrell Burns Jr. has been missing from Garnett, South Carolina (Hampton County), since February 24, 2020, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). He would now be 24.

Garnett, SC · 17d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 2024 from Gary, Indiana: Ja'Niyah Aubrielle McMichael was only 13 when she vanished

Ja'Niyah McMichael has been missing from Gary, Indiana, since August 11, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She was only 13 years old. She would now be 15. What happened to Ja'Niyah?

Gary, IN · 6d

The Comfort Kitchen

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Mississippi Meatballs Are the Slow Cooker Appetizer Everyone Devours

Crockpot Mississippi meatballs bring tangy pepper flavor, rich seasoning, and buttery sauce to one of the easiest party foods imaginable. The slow cooker gently heats the meatballs while allowing them to absorb the bold sauce, creating tender bites with far more personality than the usual sweet barbecue version. Pepperoncini provides brightness and a mild kick that cuts through the richness. Once everything is hot, the slow cooker keeps the appetizer ready for guests without constant attention.

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7 Immigrant Comfort Dishes American Grandkids Called 'Regular Food'

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. Every dish on this list arrived in America inside someone's memory. Not a written recipe, just the way a mother learned it from her mother, carried across an ocean and rebuilt in a Chicago three-flat or a South Florida kitchen or a New Jersey row house where something was always on the stove. By the time the grandkids sat down to eat, nobody at the table called it Hungarian or Greek or Czech. It was just dinner.

20d

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7 Recipes From Spiral-Bound Community Charity Cookbooks

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. The spiral-bound fundraising cookbook was a fixture of American small-town life for most of the twentieth century. A women's circle at a Methodist church in Abilene, a hospital auxiliary in Bozeman, the Junior League chapter in some county seat nobody outside the county had heard of, they collected index cards, typed the recipes, and sold the finished books at rummage sales and church bazaars to fund a new fellowship hall, a scholarship, a park bench. Across the country, thousands of these books got printed, and almost none of them traveled outside their own zip code.

Bozeman, MT · 3d

Letters from Leo

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“Even the Nuns Are Mad” — Indianapolis Archbishop Excuses Catholics From Mass as ICE Surges Into Indiana

Thank you for reading! Letters from Leo is a reader-supported publication and the fastest-growing Catholic community in the country. To receive new posts and support this movement, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Indianapolis, IN · 26d

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7 Suppers American Mothers Had Waiting on the First Day of School

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. The first day of school had its own smell, something savory and onion-forward that filled the space between the front door and the kitchen and meant summer was officially over. The backpack landed on the floor, the shoes came off, and for the next hour a family packed a whole day of news around a kitchen table that had not been this loud since June.

18d

ChefManiac

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Sno-Ball Brownies Pile Creamy Sweetness and Coconut Over Rich, Fudgy Chocolate Squares

These Sno-Ball brownies take the nostalgic chocolate-and-coconut combination and turn it into a decadent pan of layered dessert bars. A rich, fudgy brownie base brings deep chocolate flavor, while a soft, creamy topping adds that unmistakable sweet contrast before everything gets finished with plenty of coconut. Cut into a square and you get dense chocolate, fluffy creaminess, and chewy coconut all in the same bite. They’re playful enough to remind you of a favorite packaged treat, but substantial enough to earn a prime spot on any homemade dessert table.

nickscookingclub

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Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner Turns Just Four Ingredients Into a Hearty, Old-Fashioned Family Supper

This slow cooker hobo dinner is the kind of no-fuss comfort food that proves a short ingredient list can still make a deeply satisfying meal. As everything cooks low and slow, the hearty ingredients become tender and soak up savory juices, creating a warm, homey dinner with practically no babysitting. It has the familiar appeal of those simple foil-packet and casserole-style meals many families grew up eating—nothing complicated, just filling flavors that taste especially good after a long day. With only four ingredients doing the heavy lifting, it’s a recipe worth keeping nearby for nights when the refrigerator looks sparse.

Dianna Carney

Young Pup Searching For Better Life After Surviving "Neighborhood Known For Dog Fighting"

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Cali Momma Puzzle, a loving young pup who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “Sweet Cali had been wandering around a Tennessee neighborhood known for dog fighting for about a year. She’s had a couple of litters and her children, Rory and Joey are from her last litter. We're so glad these precious dogs are safe! What they need is a nice, loving home with all the puzzles they can solve!”

Massachusetts · 9d

Dianna Carney