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Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. Over the past few days, Alabama native and beloved entertainer Rickey Smiley has made headlines after he revealed to his fans that he recently discovered he is the biological father of 5-year-old twin daughters. Smiley shared that he has known the girls for years but only learned of their biological connection through a recent DNA test that confirmed his paternity.

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. Two days ago, Alabama native Rickey Smiley revealed on the Smitty and Dee Show that he learned, after the passing of his son Brandon Smiley in 2020, that he had fathered two beautiful twin daughters with his ex-girlfriend Alecia.

If you've watched television in the Atlanta area in January, you've likely seen animated bears featured in commercials for toilet paper and an energy company. But if you headed out into the Georgia forests this winter, would you see real bears out in the woods -- with our without their favorite toilet paper?

Actor Randolph Mantooth found fame playing a hero on television, but he's also a hero in real life to many. Randolph Mantooth is best known for his portrayal of Los Angeles paramedic John Gage on TV's classic rescue-adventures series, Emergency (NBC, 1972-1979). He's also played the part in three other series on that network: Emergency +4 (an animated series from 1973),Adam-12 (1968), and Sierra (1974).

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. Recently, Alabama native and former RHOA star Cynthia Bailey spoke about her brief experience with Ozempic, the popular injectable weight-loss medication. In a conversation with E! News co-host Justin Sylvester, Bailey shared why the medication didn’t suit her and how she’s found success with a different approach.

A friendly face is wagging her tail at the Orange County PetProjectUSA shelter in Orlando, Florida, hoping to catch the eye of her future family. Abby, an 8-month-old Goldendoodle, is ready to bring joy and energy to a new home in 2025.

A couple who had lived in their RV on the streets of Denver for many years became the victims of a hit and run last month. According to a statement e-mailed to the author of this article from Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND, “Unlike normal hit and runs where police investigate the incident and get insurance info from the perpetrator to pay for damage, in this case police have refused to investigate and get insurance to pay for repairs -- specifically because this couple is houseless living in the RV. Anti-houseless statements by these police have made this prejudice clear - and left this couple with a severely damaged trailer and RV.”

There’s a day dedicated to just about everything under the sun, including sassy squirrels. Today, Jan. 21, is Squirrel Appreciation Day, according to NationalToday.com. The site says the day for fluffy rodents was created by Christy Hargrove, a wildlife rehabilitator in the U.K.

A charming French Bulldog named Genny is currently seeking her forever home through Sandy Paws Rescue in Massachusetts. According to the rescue organization, Genny is a petite 19-pound, 1.5-year-old pup who came into their care after her previous family unfortunately lost their housing.

This family favorite is a vintage recipe. I remember enjoying them when I was young, especially around the holiday season. The tangy pickle, smooth cream cheese, and salty meat combination is almost addictive.

The New Year’s holiday will delay garbage collection this week in Clay and St. Johns counties. But it will be business as usual in Jacksonville . In Clay and St. Johns, trash pickups will be pushed back one day, with all collections to be completed by Saturday.

The New Year was supposed to be the turning point for a Florida puppy, but it wasn't the turn this lovely pet was hoping for. Humphrey, a senior Maltese and Bichon Frise mix in Gainesville, Florida, was seeking a loving forever home this year, but he, unfortunately, will not be available for adoption due to health references. Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue (SCMR) revealed on the pet's adoption page that Humphrey's declining health has led to the decision to keep him in his current foster home.

Toodles, a 4-year-old Maltese, is looking for a forever home as the new year begins. Weighing 15 pounds, this small dog is currently being cared for by Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc. in Davie, located in Broward County, Florida.

Dorothy and Toto aren’t the only ones known to hitch a ride on a passing severe weather event. A map from the U.S. Geological Survey finds that there are 222 possible non-native species that had the potential to spread in Georgia and Florida due to storm-related flooding from Hurricane Helene, which devastated southern states including Georgia in September. The list includes 90 species considered invasive and likely to spread via flood waters.

There is so much surrounding us and so much to see in South Carolina. The Lowcountry’s amazing natural landscape offers amazing water vistas, beautiful grand oaks draped in Spanish moss and rows of palmetto trees always placed in just the right spot. Surrounded by a myriad of rivers and estuaries, the Lowcountry is also a haven for a whole host of diverse wildlife.

There are many reasons that dogs end up at Florida's dog rescue organizations. One common reason is that good samaritans will notice an unfamiliar dog roaming their neighborhoods who looks frightened. This was the case for a chihuahua/miniature pinscher mix named Elphaba (Elphie for short) who is currently in Orlando and looking for a home.