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By James Cullum

Noah Lyles places first and brother Josephus Lyles gets third in 200 meters at Prefontaine Classic — “He’s baaaccckk! @lylesnoah takes 1st with 19.52!”

Alexandria starts program to prevent opioid overdoses for former inmates — “The program is the first of its kind in Virginia and one of a few in the country. It is a collaboration between the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Community and Human Services.” [Zebra]

Today’s weather — “Sunshine and clouds mixed (during the day). A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 91F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph… Partly cloudy skies. Low 73F. Winds light and variable.” [Weather.com]

New job: Professional mover — “Join We Were Soldiers Moving And Storage today! We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, part time or full time available. Just load and unload trucks, provide your own transportation to and from job sites.” [Indeed]

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.