In the world of high school sports, local athletes have been making waves. The All-Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division team has recognized some standout players. From Hall High School, seniors Braden Curran and Aiden Redcliff made the cut, with Redcliff also earning a spot as a first-team linebacker. Princeton High School's Casey Etheridge was another unanim...
Muriel Bowser, the current mayor of Washington, D. C. , has decided not to run for another term. She has been in office since 2015, and her third term will end in January 2027. Bowser made this announcement in a video posted on social media, expressing gratitude for her time in office and the support she received. Bowser's decision comes at a time when the city face...
Washington, D. C. , is about to see a big change. Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. This is a huge deal because it's been a while since the city has had a mayoral race without an incumbent. Bowser has been in office since 2015. Before that, she spent over ten years in local government, including time on the city council. She's had her shar...
The 2025 Clio Entertainment Awards celebrated the best in entertainment marketing, with standout campaigns for shows and movies like Wicked, Severance, and Abbott Elementary taking home top honors. The event, hosted by comedian Rachel Bloom at the Dolby Theatre, recognized creative excellence across various categories, including design, trailers, and digital marketin...
The government shutdown has caused chaos in the skies, with flights being cut by 10% at 40 major airports. This has left many people, including celebrities, stranded and frustrated. The issue stems from air traffic controllers, who are not being paid during the shutdown, deciding to stay home. As a result, airlines have had to cancel over 4, 400 flights and delay ano...
In a recent crackdown, federal authorities have exposed a sophisticated poker rigging operation linked to New York City's infamous Mafia families. This high-tech scheme, which spanned six years, allegedly involved members and associates of the Genovese, Gambino, Bonanno, and Lucchese crime families. The operation, known as "Operation Royal Flush, " has led to the ind...
A Vermont state senator has chosen to leave his position following the revelation of offensive messages in a private chat group. Samuel Douglass, 26, was the only elected official involved in the leaked messages, which included racist and antisemitic remarks. The scandal has led to significant consequences, including the revocation of the New York state Young Republi...
Mayor Adams is in a tough spot. He wanted to get his hands on over $4 million in public campaign funds, but a judge said no. This isn't the first time he's been turned down. A Brooklyn Federal Court judge backed the city's Campaign Finance Board's decision to deny Adams the funds. The judge said the board had good reasons and followed the rules. The board's chairman...
Seven dedicated teachers from across Maryland have been chosen as finalists for the 2026 Teacher of the Year award. These educators, each representing a different county, were selected for their exceptional contributions to education. The finalists include Jacqueline Sanderson from Anne Arundel County, Jevons Liu from Baltimore City, ALonna Soward-Puryear from Freder...
Frederick W. Smith, the man who started FedEx, has passed away at the age of 80. He was born in Mississippi but made his mark on Memphis, Tennessee. Smith's journey began at Yale University, where he had an idea for overnight delivery. His professor wasn't impressed, but Smith saw potential. He founded FedEx in 1971, and it started operating in 1973. FedEx faced...