by Toter - 1 month ago
Nate Baranowski from South Bend, Indiana, has been chosen to create a portrait mural honoring Naismith Hall of Famer and local legend Tamika Catchings. Announced by the Indy Arts Council and WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee, Baranowski emerged from four finalists out of 98 applicants. He aims to ca...
by Toter - 1 month ago
WASHINGTON — The House Ways and Means Committee has, along party lines, endorsed budget-reconciliation legislation reviving controversial provisions from a previously shelved bill. H.R. 9495 could grant the executive branch unfettered authority to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status by labe...
by Toter - 1 month ago
There’s no single interpretation of strength; it can manifest as resilience, balance, or unity. As an athlete and CPA, I recognize that progress measures truth through stories told by numbers. In Central Indiana, small businesses represent more than 99% of companies, employing nearly half the workfo...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Dr. Eli Joseph, a pioneering force in sports coaching, has recently secured a Team USA Basketball coaching license, bolstering his reputation as an academic and visionary. His innovative XR Book system is set to revolutionize athletic training through immersive augmented, virtual, and mixed reality,...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Donald Trump, once known for dubbing Joe Biden “Sleepy Joe,” now finds himself the subject of similar ridicule after seemingly dozing off during a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. The incident was highlighted by comedian D.L. Hughley, who coined the nickname "Donald Slump." C...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Democrat John Ewing Jr. achieved a remarkable upset in Omaha's mayoral election, defeating Republican incumbent Jean Stothert on May 13. Ewing, now the city’s first Black mayor, emphasized a future filled with opportunity for all. Stothert reflected on her 12 years in office during her concession sp...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Indiana confronts a pressing issue: its infant mortality rate frequently exceeds the national average, highlighting significant racial inequalities. In 2023, the state reported 6.5 deaths per 1,000 live births, a modest improvement. Tragically, Black infants face the highest rate at 14.1. Contributi...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Education leaders, families, and experts will converge in Indianapolis for the inaugural conference focused on the pressing issue of chronic student absenteeism, a concern growing across the nation. Organized by Attendance USA, the event occurs on May 20–21 at the Marriott East Hotel, featuring nota...
by Toter - 1 month ago
The Central Indiana Women’s Business Center, part of the Indy Chamber’s Business Ownership Initiative, has received the prestigious 2025 Women’s Business Center of Excellence award from the Indiana District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. This recognition underscores its crucial in...
by Toter - 1 month ago
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University (APSU) and the Fort Campbell Spouses’ Club (FCSC) have strengthened their alliance to uplift military families. This year, APSU’s Military and Veterans Affairs Division initiated the inaugural $1,500 Fort Campbell Spouses’ Club Scholarship, matched b...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Knoxville, Tennessee. This expansion brings the firm’s national footprint to 83 offices across the United States. The Knoxville office will strengthen GRSM’s presence in Tennessee, bolstering its ability to serv...
by Toter - 1 month ago
“What we lost in the fire, we find in the ashes” resonates with the resilience seen in Buffalo and its newly elected City Councilwoman, Zeneta B. Everhart. As the community commemorates the third anniversary of a devastating racially motivated shooting, Everhart's journey reflects profound transform...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Tennessee Playwrights Studio (TPS) is thrilled to announce the TPS 2025 Virtual Reading Festival, taking place on May 15, 17, 29, 30, and 31 at 7:00 p.m. CST. This public event boasts complimentary admission and highlights the remarkable 2024 TPS Fellows, featuring fresh plays brought to life by Nas...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Martindale Brightwood faces a looming health crisis as House Republicans advocate for $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade, ostensibly to finance $4.5 trillion in tax incentives. This proposed bill imposes new eligibility criteria, including a requirement for work hours and income veri...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Alphonso Bailey epitomizes resilience with his motto, “down but not out.” After losing his father, he lost his way, facing incarceration. However, boxing transformed his fate. As the executive director of the Down But Not Out (DBNO) Foundation, he celebrates the grand opening of DBNO Boxing Gym on M...