Sunday, May 24, 2026

Hegseth’s West Point Message, Therapy Dogs, and Modern Dating Costs

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➤ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gives West Point graduates a message on discipline, merit, and readiness. (Hear More)

➤ Hospitals say therapy dogs can bring comfort and encouragement to kids facing serious medical treatments. (Listen Now)

➤ The rising cost of dinner, drinks, and entertainment has changed the modern dating landscape. (Podcast Available)

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Flood Watches, Cavs’ Must-Win Game 3, and Tressel Honors Fallen Soldiers

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1935, the Cincinnati Reds hosted baseball’s first-ever night game at Crosley Field, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 before a crowd of 20,422.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown highlighted new research on a kitchen staple that scientists say could play a surprising role in protecting brain health. Multiple long-term studies found people who ate it regularly had a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, adding to growing evidence that everyday diet choices may have a bigger impact on memory and cognition than once thought. Listen here.

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Flood Watches Drench Ohio's Holiday Weekend

Flood watches covering central and southeastern Ohio, including Columbus and Cincinnati, has put millions of Ohioans on alert as heavy rain swept through the state to open Memorial Day weekend.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued watches for Franklin, Licking, Pickaway, Fairfield, and Fayette counties, with saturated ground raising the risk of flash flooding. Parts of southeastern Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southern Indiana fell under watches as well, with some areas facing up to three inches of rain.

Taste of Cincinnati shut down two hours early Friday night as heavy rain moved through the city, closing at 9 p.m. instead of 11 p.m. The event reopened Saturday morning an hour ahead of schedule, though showers and thunderstorms continued through the afternoon.

Columbus faces an 80% chance of rain today, with thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. The NWS advises Ohioans to stay out of floodwaters, with conditions expected to improve by Monday.

Ohio Limits Survivors to One Year

Ohio gives adult sexual assault survivors just one year to file a civil lawsuit, which is among the shortest windows in the country, but a bipartisan bill now before the state Senate would extend that window to five years.

Senate Bill 421, sponsored by Sen. Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Sen. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville), received a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. Emily Gemar, the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence's director of public policy, testified that the one-year limit forces survivors to act before many are emotionally prepared.

Gemar told the committee that trauma affects every person differently, and Ohio's laws should reflect that reality. The bill targets offenses under Chapter 2907 of the Ohio Revised Code, including rape and sexual battery.

Smith Named Nation's Best College Player

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has been ranked the nation's top college football player by On3 in their preseason top-100 list heading into 2026.

The Buckeyes' 6-foot-3, 223-pound junior posted 87 catches for 1,243 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025, earning first-team All-American recognition for the second straight year.

Smith enters his third season with 2,558 career receiving yards and 27 touchdowns, and he's the fastest Buckeye ever to reach 1,500 receiving yards.

On3 writer Clark Brooks called Smith “a clear star” who has “dazzled fans and frazzled defensive backs” since arriving in Columbus. He’s also a leading Heisman contender, with the Buckeyes’ season opener less than 100 days away on Aug. 27.

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➤ Toledo: Toledo's median home price more than doubled 2016 to 2026, from $59,000 to over $129,000, widening the gap between housing costs and local wages, according to a new study. (More)

➤ Columbus: An Ohio State Wexner Medical Center nurse is speaking out after her attacker was sentenced, adding momentum to Ohio's push to stiffen assault penalties for healthcare workers amid Cleveland City Council's already-advanced legislation. (More)

➤ Cleveland: The Cleveland Brewery is eyeing a comeback in the Flats, targeting a late summer or early fall reopening in the revitalized waterfront district. (More)

➤ Statewide: Ohio's unemployment rate dipped to 3.9% in April, down from 4.1% in March, as the state's job market held steady despite rising gasoline prices and broader economic headwinds. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Economic development and maritime leaders will convene in Cincinnati June 10-11 for the Ohio River Summit, focusing on the river corridor's role in regional commerce and infrastructure. (More)

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➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the New York Knicks last night at Rocket Arena in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, hoping to avoid a 3-0 series deficit. Cleveland entered as a 2.5-point favorite. (See Result)

➤ The Cincinnati Reds activated designated hitter Eugenio Suárez from the 10-day injured list Friday. Suárez had been sidelined since April 25 with a mild left oblique strain. (More)

➤ Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit solo home run in the ninth inning Friday, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The homer was Cleveland’s first tiebreaking pinch-hit shot in the ninth inning since Jason Giambi’s on Sept. 24, 2013. (More)

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➤ Two new northeast Ohio exhibits explore American history through trucks and comic books, opening this holiday weekend in the Cleveland area. (More)

➤ Ohio's summer festival calendar is full of one-of-a-kind traditions, from Twins Days in Twinsburg to the Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival in a slate of small-town celebrations you won't find anywhere else. (More)

➤ Columbus Monthly's summer festival guide rounds up 31 fairs and festivals across the metro for 2026, from cultural showcases and county fairs to food festivals for families all season long. (More)

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse to remember Ohio’s fallen service members this Memorial Day weekend.

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Dead Fish in Chattahoochee River, Macon Marine Honored, and Atlanta Shark Tank

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1850, Henry W. Grady was born in Athens—the journalist and orator who popularized "The New South" and championed Georgia's rise from the Civil War as managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution.

Lake Hartwell in Northeast Georgia was named one of the cleanest lakes in the nation by Lake.com. Learn more in Et Cetera.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown highlighted new research on a kitchen staple that scientists say could play a surprising role in protecting brain health. Multiple long-term studies found people who ate it regularly had a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, adding to growing evidence that everyday diet choices may have a bigger impact on memory and cognition than once thought. Listen here.

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Dead Fish Line Chattahoochee River

Thousands of dead fish were found washed up along 20 miles of the Chattahoochee River starting south of Peachtree Creek in metro Atlanta, according to Riverkeeper Executive Director Jason Ulseth.

The mass die-off followed flash flooding that ripped through the area. Ulseth believes the deaths were caused by sewage spills triggered by the floods, which lowered oxygen levels in the water.

Water quality testing is underway as the city and environmental agencies work to determine the cause and to monitor any public health and environmental impacts.

Ulseth estimates that it could likely take months before the fish population can recover. The incident remains under investigation.

Altercation Prompts Statewide Lockdown

An altercation at Dooly State Prison in Unadilla on Thursday prompted a statewide lockdown of all Georgia Department of Corrections' (GDC) facilities.

Nine inmates were hospitalized from the "gang-related" altercation, and none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening. Seven inmates have since returned to the prison as of Friday, and no staff were injured.

As a result, Dooly State Prison, Washington State Prison, Ware State Prison and Hancock State Prison will not have visitations this holiday weekend.

In March, multiple inmates at Dooly State Prison were injured in a similar incident.

Macon-Bibb County Honors Medal of Honor Hero

Macon-Bibb County officials held a rededication ceremony for the Sgt. Rodney Davis Medal of Honor Monument, honoring the Macon native who gave his life while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

The ceremony took place Thursday at the refurbished Rosa Parks Square, drawing veterans, community leaders, residents, and family members ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The monument was originally dedicated in 1986.

Davis threw himself on an enemy grenade to save the Marines around him in 1967. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his sacrifice.

“We are here to remind ourselves that heroes are not born in history books. They come from neighborhoods like ours, they grew up in communities like Macon-Bibb County,” said Macon-Bibb County Manager Keith Moffett. “Sergeant Rodney Davis was one of ours.”

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➤ Statewide: The Georgia Department of Revenue has issued nearly $950 million in one-time surplus tax rebate refunds to eligible taxpayers ahead of Memorial Day. (More)

➤ Athens: A garbage truck dumped its entire load onto a street in the Country Club Estates area to extinguish a fire that officials say was sparked by improperly discarded batteries. (More)

➤ Savannah: The Budweiser Clydesdales, an iconic eight-horse hitch, will visit the city June 4-6 for public appearances at multiple locations as part of the organization’s 150th anniversary celebration and the Folds of Honor Tour. (More)

➤ Decatur: Nearly 500 Decatur High School seniors received diplomas this year, marking the largest graduating class in the school’s history. (More)

➤ Augusta: Golden Harvest Food Bank has reported a sharp drop in food donations over the past six months, nearly 40% from The Emergency Food Assistance Program and 27% from retail and local drives, prompting an urgent call for community support. (More)

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➤ Georgia Tech third baseman Ryan Zuckerman hit two home runs in the Yellow Jackets’ 9-3 ACC semifinal victory over Miami, sending Georgia Tech to this afternoon’s ACC baseball championship. (More)

➤ Georgia rallied for four runs across the seventh and eighth innings to beat rival Florida 8-7 in the SEC baseball tournament semifinals, sending the top-seeded Bulldogs to today's championship game. (See Bracket)

➤ Georgia fell 2-1 to Tennessee in Game 2 of the NCAA softball Knoxville Super Regional, ending the Bulldogs’ season. (More)

➤ A natural grass playing surface—a mix of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass—has been installed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain and Cabo Verde will be the first teams on the pitch June 15. (See Photo)

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➤ ABC’s Shark Tank is moving production from Los Angeles to Atlanta for its 18th season and will begin filming at Tyler Perry Studios this June. (More)

➤ Lake Hartwell in Northeast Georgia was ranked the third-cleanest lake in the U.S. in a Lake.com water quality report. (More)

➤ The Miracle Riders returned to Columbus after completing a three-week, Pony Express-themed motorcycle ride through 17 states that raised $172,000 for the Columbus State University nursing program. (More)

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