Local
DANVILLE, Ind. — A Texas man is accused of posing as a Danville town official to scam residents. According to court documents filed in Hendricks County, 37-year-old Chaz Chennault, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, defrauded a person out of thousands of dollars. He has since been charged with one felony count each of theft, fraud, forgery, […]
Maryland theaters offer $1 summer movie deals, providing affordable family entertainment.
Dunkin’ Awards $125,000 in Scholarships to 50 DMV Students Dunkin’ and its DMV-area franchisees have awarded $125,000 in scholarships to 50 high school seniors and college students across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia through the company’s fifth annual Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarship Program. The recipients were selected from a competitive pool of more than […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The ACLU of Indiana has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Monroe County officials, citing chronic overcrowding, collapsing infrastructure, and unsafe living conditions at the county’s aging jail facility. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, July 10, 2026, comes after nearly two decades of litigation and failed promises by county leaders to resolve the […]
Wawa’s former president, CEO Dick Wood, Jr., dies at age 88 Richard “Dick” Wood Jr., the longtime Wawa executive credited with helping transform the Delaware County-based company from a beloved local chain into a major convenience retail brand, has died at 88, according to multiple reports and a company announcement. Wood spent more than 55 […]
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers ranked No. 71 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list after a career-best season.
More than two decades after “Back Then” became one of Houston’s biggest Hip-Hop anthems, Mike Jones’ iconic phone number has found a new home. Sprite has launched a new campaign featuring 281-330-8004 on its cans, immortalizing one of the most recognizable numbers in rap history. RELATED: 97.9 The Box and Bun B Debut the Ridin’ […]
Former undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo has accomplished what few fighters ever do, but he says even a résumé packed with championship victories doesn’t guarantee universal respect. During a conversation with G-Man on 97.9 The Box’s The Afternoon Sauce, Charlo opened up about the impossible expectations that often come with competing at boxing’s highest […]
MADISON COUNTY, Ind. — A former Madison County Councilman is set to stand trial next month. The child sex crimes trial of Steve Sumner will begin on Aug. 3 in Grant County. Sumner is facing 18 charges, including rape, child seduction, sexual misconduct with a minor, and attempted sexual battery. If convicted, Sumner faces a […]
A frightening incident in Huntersville is serving as an important reminder about the dangers of weakened trees, especially during storm season. Emergency crews responded after a large tree crashed onto a mobile home, causing significant damage. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, but the incident has prompted experts to encourage homeowners to inspect trees around […]
Rick Ross dives deep into his new album “Set In Stone,” celebrating 20 years of “Port of Miami.” Get insights on his orchestra tour, business ventures, and the evolution of his legendary hip-hop career. Watch the full interview below! FOR MORE MUTHAKNOWS INTERVIEWS [CLICK HERE]
Ben Franklin Bridge to Shut Down for Traffic as Philadelphia-Camden Landmark Marks 100 Years The Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to vehicle traffic Saturday as Philadelphia and Camden celebrate the landmark’s 100th anniversary with a rare car-free public event spanning one of the region’s most recognizable crossings. The bridge, which connects Center City Philadelphia and […]
