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The Shelby County Commission voted 5-3 to create an advisory board aimed at supporting the Shelby County Board of Education during the Education Committee meeting on March 26. Sponsors believe this initiative will help avert a potential state takeove...
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The Memphis Grizzlies announced the dismissal of head coach Taylor Jenkins in a statement on March 28. Grizzlies President Zach Kleiman expressed gratitude for Jenkins’ six-season contributions to the team and the city, stating, “This was a difficult...
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The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court's decision halting deportations of Venezuelan immigrants under the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act. Legal challenges raise due process concerns as the administration asserts th...
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The renowned Rector Building at 79 West Monroe is set to transform into Chicago's first office-to-residential conversion. This innovative project will feature 117 apartments, including 41 affordable units, revitalizing the Loop. City officials emphas...
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Department of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposed allowing bird flu to spread among poultry, raising concerns among scientists about potential risks to humans. Experts argue that this approach could worsen the outbreak, emphasizing the im...
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Lillian Pollard McGoodwin, a devoted community servant, passed away on March 4, 2025, at 92. Born February 16, 1933, in Philadelphia, she graduated from Abington High School and attended Central State College. Lillian's legacy of love and kindness li...
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The Atlanta Braves have appointed Francisco X. Rivera as their Spanish-language announcer for FanDuel Sports Network. Hailing from Mexico City, Rivera is dedicated to engaging with Atlanta's lively Hispanic community and is eager to make a meaningful...
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By Karen Lee, Karen@w-wpr.com MACON, GA (March 19, 2025) – The Otis Redding Foundation proudly launched the Otis Redding Center for the Arts (ORCA) in downtown Macon. Notable attendees included Zelma Redding and Mayor Lester Miller. Covering 15,000...
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Will Smith confronts his controversial Oscars incident in his first album in two decades, “Based on a True Story.” Featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff, the track “Int. Barbershop — Day” includes discussions about the slap heard worldwide. Smith reflects on his j...
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US stocks fell Friday as investors reacted to poor consumer sentiment and rising inflation data. The Dow dropped 550 points (1.3%), while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slid 1.6% and 2.2%, respectively. Concerns over President Trump's tariffs are i...
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(By Patrick Hall, Guest columnist) The concept of equity often disguises racism as fairness. Shifting from equality to equity fosters division and unjust differences, undermining individual strengths. Historical data shows affirmative action can expl...
