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Dear Editor: Potholes plague certain neighborhoods, posing safety risks. Paddock Road and Gilbert Avenue resemble Swiss cheese, hindering navigation to I-75 and Eden Park. My car suffered damage from these main roads' disrepair, leaving me stranded a...
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A Jamaican-born psychotherapist in New York highlights rising anxiety in Caribbean immigrant communities due to President Donald J. Trump’s deportation policies. Vassell G. O’Gilvie notes fear drives clients away from in-person visits, opting for te...
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U.S. Army Reserve physical therapy assistant Elvia Azuara bonded with a stray cat, Fent, in Kosovo. Through the "War Torn Pups & Cats" program by Paws of War, founded by Robert Misseri, Azuara reunited with Fent in Texas, easing her transition home....
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Memphis Light, Gas, and Water is advancing solar energy and battery storage plans to enhance system reliability, affordability, and sustainability. MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen revealed at a news conference on March 5 that the utility will iss...
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Kansas City, MO—Following The Kansas City Defender's explosive report on city corruption and racism, City Manager Brian Platt is suspended. Mayor Quinton Lucas confirmed Platt’s paid suspension post-jury verdict favoring Chris Hernandez, awarding him...
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MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump claims Lesotho is unknown. The African kingdom's foreign minister responded, urging Trump to "speak for himself." It's surprising he said that, considering the U.S. has an embassy here. […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated with 41 points, propelling the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-103 triumph over the struggling Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 5. Memphis, now 38-24, endures a fourth straight defeat. The Thunder's lead in the Wester...
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Amy Fitzgibbons of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber announced James Watkins as the new Board Chair. Former Vice Chair, Watkins has significantly contributed to regional initiatives and is CEO of Triversity Construction. New Board Members include Katri...
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The Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi, hosted the “We Them Ones” comedy tour, featuring top comedians Mojo Brookzz, Tony Roberts, Mike Epps, Lil Duval, and Karlous Miller. A surprise guest also took the stage, hinting at a promising future in...
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LEXINGTON, Miss. — Robert G. Clark, Mississippi’s pioneering Black lawmaker from 1967, ascended to the state House's second-highest position, has died at 96, his son confirmed. Rep. Bryant Clark, following his father's legacy, stated Robert Clark pas...
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By Beth Sullebarger, Woman’s City Club of Greater Cincinnati welcomes data scientist Cathy O’Neil. Known for her insights on big data’s impact, O’Neil’s talk is on April 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $50. Her book, “Weapons of Math Destruction,” high...
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A Message From The Publisher By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. As Women’s History Month begins, we celebrate the strength, brilliance, and resilience of Black women. Their sacrifices and leadership have shaped history, often unrecognized. They demand justic...
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By Don Valentine Mission Specialist Mae Jemison shattered barriers, becoming NASA's first Black woman in space. A Stanford graduate with a medical degree, she also volunteered with the Peace Corps. In 1992, she launched into space, conducting over...
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The music industry mourns the loss of Angie Stone, the influential singer-songwriter, who tragically died in a car crash in Montgomery, Alabama, at 63. Her publicist confirmed the heartbreaking news. Stone's legacy includes Grammy nominations and cla...
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To honor the 60th Anniversary of the Selma Bridge Crossing, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Broward County, alongside various partners, presents the documentary "Shared Legacies" on March 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Victory Black Box Theater...
