The recent election brought changes to the Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education, introducing three new members. This shift could mean new ideas and approaches to the challenges facing the district. Nathan Jarosz is one of the new board members, securing his spot with 13. 9% of the votes. He expressed gratitude to the community and promised to bring stabilit...
Janney Montgomery Scott, a firm owned by KKR & Co. , is making some big changes. They're in talks to sell off parts of their business. Specifically, they're looking to sell their division that advises banks and their institutional equities business. This sale is part of a larger plan to focus more on wealth management. The potential buyer is Brean Capital. This deal...
In the remote village of Tor, nestled high in the Pyrenees, a decades-old murder has cast a long shadow. The victim, Josep Montané, known as Sansa, was found dead in 1995, his body bearing signs of a brutal attack. The case remains unsolved, and the tiny community of 13 houses has become an unwilling star in the true-crime world. The murder of Sansa is not the only ...
Floyd Roger Myers Jr. , known for his role as a young Will Smith in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, " has passed away at the age of 42. The news of his death was first shared by TMZ, revealing that he suffered a heart attack on a recent Wednesday. This was not his first health scare; Myers had experienced three heart attacks in the past three years, as shared by his mo...
Winter sports are feeling the heat as the planet warms up. Athletes are finding it harder to train as snow becomes scarce and conditions become less predictable. This is not just a problem for the upcoming Winter Olympics but for the future of these sports. Athletes are having to adapt. Some are traveling further to find snow, while others are training in gyms or on...
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, known for his impressive performances on the football field, has a story that goes beyond his athletic achievements. Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, he has deep ties to the African-American community. His journey from high school to the NFL is a testament to his dedication and skill. Croskey-Merritt attended Sidney Lanier High School,...
The Fort Collins 2025 election is heating up, with over $300, 000 raised so far. But where is all this money coming from? Let's take a closer look. Most candidates have received the majority of their funds from local residents. However, there are some notable exceptions. For instance, one candidate had all their contributions come from within Fort Collins, while ano...
A recent case in Manhattan has brought to light a significant dark web drug trafficking operation. Five individuals have admitted their roles in this scheme, which involved shipping illegal drugs across the entire United States and laundering millions through cryptocurrency. The group, known as "FireBunnyUSA, " operated on dark web marketplaces, offering drugs with p...
In the close-knit community of St. Helena Island, a devastating shooting has left deep wounds and unanswered questions. Amos Ramon Gary, known affectionately as Junior, was tragically killed while working as a security guard at Willie’s Bar and Grill. His family is left grappling with grief and frustration as they seek justice for their beloved brother and son. The ...
In Montgomery, a heated debate is underway about the mayor's choice to hire Donald Watkins Jr. for a high-paying city job. Watkins, along with his father, was found guilty of fraud in 2019. The mayor wants to bring him on as the small and minority business development director, offering a salary of $120, 960. This amount is significantly higher than the usual startin...