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Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Shares Cherished Moment with UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Band Ahead of Concert

By BigEyeUg Team In a heartwarming encounter, Uganda’s First Son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, had the pleasure of meeting the esteemed members of the iconic musical band, UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell. The meeting, marked by mutual ap...

Kimberly White-Smith Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Teacher Education

Kimberly White-Smith has received the Edward C. Pomeroy Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teacher Education from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. The honor is given annually to a recipient who has demonstrated distingu...

Closing arguments to be presented over Fani Willis’ relationship while Trump’s alleged crimes ignored

Judge Scott McAfee will hear closing arguments today in the possible disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Defense attorneys for Donald Trump and his co-defendants claim that Willis benefitted financially from her relatio...

Pepsi Unveils Bold New Look in First Visual Identity Change in 14 Years

By BigEyeUg Team Pepsi, one of the world’s most iconic beverage brands, is stepping into a dynamic new era with a fresh look and a wave of culture-first experiences across sports and music. This marks the first major global redesi...

South Carolina State University Adds Concentration in Fire Protection Engineering for Civil Engineering Students

Historically Black South Carolina State University has established a concentration in fire protection engineering as an additional learning opportunity for students pursuing civil engineering degrees. The new program was created in partnership with S...

Families could lose thousands in income if Indiana reduces payments to parents of kids with disabilities

Jackson Dewitt is one of around 1,600 children who receive services through the Attendant Care Program. The stipend his mother, Jennifer, gets for providing around-the-clock care for him helped the family stay afloat. (Elizabeth Gabriel / Side Effec...

All-girls charter school clears major hurdle in rezoning conflict

By SYDNEY DAUPHINAIS Before the all-girls charter school Girls IN STEM Academy can open in the former Witherspoon Presbyterian Church at 5136 Michigan Road a rezoning request must be approved by city-county officials. A dumpster sits outside a do...

Mudra is Irreplaceable – Ava Peace Defends Friendship with Mudra D’ Viral Amidst Haters’ Criticism

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned female singer Ava Peace has taken to Twitter to fiercely defend her close friendship with Mudra D’ Viral, urging critics to cease their unwarranted scrutiny. Mudra D’ Viral and Ava Peace In a recent...

Grant Opportunities for Middle Tennessee Businesses

Government Grants Not all assistance flows directly from the federal government to small businesses. In addition to the programs listed here, be sure to check with your state and local governments and use the resources listed below. Innovatio...

Ballot challenge against former President Donald Trump denied in Indiana

By BENJAMIN THORP The Indiana Election Commission denied a challenge against President Donald Trump. (Photo from commission live stream/WFYI) The Indiana Election Commission voted Tuesday to deny an effort to keep Former President Donald Trum...

Fiscal bill amended to increase Medicaid transparency. But delay to proposed cuts denied

By ABIGAIL RUHMAN Rep. Greg Porter’s (D-Indianapolis) amendment to SB 256 would have delayed the proposed shift away from attendant care until July 1, 2025. The committee voted against the amendment. (Abigail Ruhman/IPB News) Policymakers and ...

Indianapolis Blue Line saved as lawmakers, local officials reach compromise

By BENJAMIN THORP A bill killing the Indianapolis Blue Line died suddenly today after lawmakers and IndyGo reached a compromise. (Photo/WFYI) A bill that would effectively kill the Indianapolis Blue Line died suddenly Thursday after a compromis...

One Man Dead, Another Injured In Bagatelle Shooting

One man is dead, and another had to be treated in hospital after a shooting incident at Bagatelle, Castries, Thursday night. Police identified the deceased as Calixtus Jn. Louis, 42. The other man, who sustained two gunshot injuries to the leg, said...

Many anti-violence organizations highlighted in new ‘Community Services Directory’

REV. PHILLIP GRAYSON ADDRESSES THE MEDIA ON FEB. 26, PART OF THE TEAM THAT ANNOUNCED THE NEW “COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY” THAT’S BEING PUBLISHED TO CONNECT ANTI-VIOLENCE ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC. (PHOTO BY J.L MARTELLO) Booklet already going t...

Overtime: The Super Bowl was Super! Still, Mahomes is NOT the G.O.A.T.!

:10—But hold on one minute before your start beating the “I was right and Neal was wrong again drum!” Look man, even the G.O.A.T. Michael Jeffrey Jordan missed a buzzer beater on occasion. However, need I remind you that “if” not for the missed extra...