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Mississippi Children’s Museum announces expansion of programs and facilities

By Crystal Tisme Click here for updates on this story     JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — The Mississippi Children’s Museum announced plans to expand its educational and workforce programs. Museum staff along with after-school students from McWillie Elementary School, gathered at the State Capitol for the exciting news. This comes after the museum was recently ranked as

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Oklahoma nonprofit breaks ground on largest affordable housing development in its history

By Kilee Thomas Click here for updates on this story     OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — The largest affordable housing development in an Oklahoma nonprofit’s history broke ground on Tuesday. Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity will build hundreds of homes for limited or middle-income families beginning this spring. The neighborhood of Cornerstone Creek near Northwest 150th Street

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‘It’s not possible in my mind’: Independence residents question accuracy of energy bills

By Brian Johnson Click here for updates on this story     INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (KMBC) — Utility customers in Independence are raising concerns over potentially inflated bills for energy they aren’t using. Independence Power and Light, which does not use automated meter reading, serves 67,058 customers. That means a real person has to check every meter, every

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Douglas County Health Department celebrates National Public Health Week by protecting and connecting

By Davon Taylor Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — The Douglas County Health Department is recognizing National Public Health Week this week. Dr. Lindsay Huse is the Douglas County Health Department Health director. She said the week is meant to inform people about public health work outside of an emergency

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Demonstrators say Lockheed Martin employee threatened them at Sunnyvale protest

By Jose Martinez Click here for updates on this story     SUNNYVALE (KPIX) — Thursday morning, the scene outside Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale was one of passionate protest when about 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered to voice their concerns about the aerospace company’s alleged role in the Israel-Hamas war. Among the demonstrators was Kaiyah Ari, who works

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Outrage rising over possible ‘racially motivated’ crime on Washington University campus

By Justin Andrews Click here for updates on this story     ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Missouri State Representative LaKeySha Bosley is outraged over ‘racially motivated’ allegations aimed at Washington University students and dining hall workers. Washington University’s Association of Black Students (ABS) accuse white Kappa Sigma and Alpha Phi members of throwing eggs at black

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Inmates attack officer with shanks in Atlanta jail, sheriff’s office says

By Hope Dean Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA (WANF) — A Henry County jailer was attacked by two shank-wielding inmates Wednesday evening, according to the sheriff’s office. Inmates Dontavious Young and William Latham face charges of aggravated assault of a correctional officer, obstruction of a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery and unauthorized

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World’s oldest man dies at 114

By Luca Caruso-Moro Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — Juan Vicente Perez Mora, the world’s oldest man, has died at the age of 114, according to Guinness World Records. The news was first shared by Freddy Bernal, governor of Tachira, Venezuela, where Mora lived. Bernal called Perez an “archetype of

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Customer saves employee from assault at Subway

WRTV, SUBWAY, GABRIEL PITZULO, CNN, Subway/Gabriel Pitzulo By Griffin Gonzalez Click here for updates on this story     INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — Gabriel Pitzulo just wanted his usual sweet onion, chicken teriyaki foot long sandwich on flat white bread. On March 22, Pitzulo walked into the Subway on E. Hanna Ave. on Indianapolis’s south side for his

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Advocate Endorsed Announcement: Black Maternal Health Care 2024 Exhibit, Thursday April 4th

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center Since its start, BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center has unapologetically outlined a vision and dedicated its mission to improving health outcomes in the community. Leveraging the expertise of its founder in public, maternal

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Jamaican Phenom Nickecoy Bramwell Shatters Usain Bolt’s Record at Carifta Games 2024!

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In an electrifying display of talent and dedication, Nickecoy Bramwell, a 16-year-old Jamaican track prodigy, delivered a stunning performance at the 51st Carifta Games, carving his name into the annals of athletic history. Bramwell achieved what many

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Savor the Heritage, Support the Dream: Houston’s Black Restaurant Week Fuels Culinary Diversity and Economic Resilience

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Black Restaurant Week in Houston is once again delighting the palates of the city’s food enthusiasts. This year, the event is not just a culinary festivity; it’s a beacon of hope and resurgence for black-owned culinary businesses

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Houston Style Magazine Highlights: Brandy Norwood and Stella Rosa Brandy Unite for Exclusive Celebration

By Monica Jones Click here for updates on this story     April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The connection between hip-hop culture and the wine and spirits industry has been robust since the early 2000s, often featured in hit songs and celebrity partnerships. Today, we witness a fresh manifestation of this tradition as Brandy Norwood,

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Celebrating Champions of Rights: League of Women Voters of Texas Honors Advocacy Heroes at Making Democracy Work® Dinner

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The upcoming annual Making Democracy Work® Dinner, presented by the key occasion League of Women Voters of Texas (LWVTX), marks for advocacy and celebration of democratic values in Dallas, Texas, on April 19th, 2024. This distinguished gathering

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Kedrick Brown, Renowned Houston Actor and Inspiration, Set to Guest Star on ‘The Rookie’

By Kendrick Brown Click here for updates on this story     April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Kedrick Brown, the versatile and accomplished actor known for his captivating performances on hit TV shows such as ‘The Chosen,’ ‘New Amsterdam’ and ‘Black Lightning,’ is poised to leave a lasting impact in both Hollywood and the classroom.

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Houston Unveils Monumental Murals for Social Change: Art Reflects Global Goals in Historic Downtown Display

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine readers are set to experience the rich tapestry of Houston’s vibrant art scene with the latest installation of murals downtown. The Harris County Precinct 1 unveiled an inspiring collection of nine murals on March

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Two families claim their children with special needs were sexually assaulted by school van driver

By Brittany Hope Click here for updates on this story     EL DORADO COUNTY, California (KCRA) — Two more families have come forward with sexual assault allegations against a former El Dorado County Office of Education van driver, who is currently in jail on sexual assault-related charges in connection to two adults with disabilities. Tarik Manasrah,

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Jackson Co. Assessment Department closed amid ransomware attack while already dealing with long wait times

By Samantha Boring Click here for updates on this story     JACKSON COUNTY, Missouri (KCTV) — On Tuesday, Jackson County confirmed a ransomware attack disrupted several county services, including the Jackson County Assessment Department. This attack caused the county locations for the Assessment, Collection and Recorder of Deeds Offices to close on Tuesday until further notice.

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‘I just had to be here’: Community members gather across the Triad to honor fallen Lexington firefighter

By Kara Peters Click here for updates on this story     LEXINGTON, North Carolina (WXII) — It was an emotional day for the Piedmont Triad as the body of Capt. Ronnie Metcalf traveled from Winston-Salem to Thomasville. Monday’s procession began at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, where Metcalf died from his injuries Friday. The procession traveled

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‘He was my sunlight’: Louisville mother gives emotional statement during sentencing of son’s killer

By Drew Gardner Click here for updates on this story     LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A Louisville mother is finally beginning the healing process more than two years after her son’s life was tragically taken. In February 2022, 19-year-old Diante Story was shot and killed by his friend, 20-year-old David Surface, during a psychotic episode in

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Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting, killing Milwaukee basketball coach

By Maria Grenyo Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Ellen Brostrom sentenced Amardi Stotts, 31, to 30 years in prison and 12 years extended supervision for shooting and killing Milwaukee youth basketball coach Dale Young, 48. Stotts was charged with first-degree reckless homicide last July. The

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Remaining Tulsa Race Massacre survivors to speak before Oklahoma Supreme Court, fighting for reparations

By Audrey Goodson Click here for updates on this story     OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — The remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre are not backing down on their demand for reparations. The Oklahoma Supreme Court granted the survivors a chance to have their case heard, allowing Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Fletcher, both 109,

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Fast-food franchisees large and small prepare to politically activate under new California law

By Ashley Zavala Click here for updates on this story     SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Some owners of fast-food chains across California are investing in new, political resources following the passage of the state’s fast-food labor law. The law on Monday triggered a minimum wage increase for all fast-food workers to $20 an hour. Moving forward,

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