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Celebrating Freedom: Kingston’s Emancipation Day Event

July 27, 2026

Kingston will host a public gathering on Saturday, Aug. 1 to observe Emancipation Day. The celebration will begin at 12:30 p. m. in Confederation Park and run until 3:30 p. m. , though rain will move the program indoors to Memorial Hall at City Hall. The day marks the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act that

crime

Shia LaBeouf’s Confrontation Leads to Arrest of Alleged Stalker

July 16, 2026

In a surprising turn, the woman who has been following Shia LaBeouf for months was taken into custody after a video of their meeting went viral. The incident took place in a parking lot, where LaBeouf calmly told the woman to stop bothering him. He said, “Leave me alone. God bless you. Leave me alon

education

Louisiana’s Learning Leap: Gains and Gaps

July 11, 2026

The state has moved far from the bottom of education rankings. In 2026, 36% of students met or beat state expectations on the LEAP tests – the best rate ever recorded. Students from grades 3‑8 grew in math, science and social studies, while English scores stayed flat. High schoolers improved or he

politics

Women Who Fought for America Behind the Scenes

July 5, 2026

When America marks its 250th year since the Declaration of Independence, most people think of the Founding Fathers and their speeches. But many women also played key roles that history often overlooks. Some were educated and outspoken, while others used quiet acts of kindness to keep the revolution

sports

Mercury Stay Focused While Storm Rises Over Noise

July 2, 2026

The Phoenix Mercury team faced a tough week. A suspension of star player Alyssa Thomas and the online backlash that followed could have pulled their attention away from the game. Yet, the group stayed tight inside the locker room. Monique Akoa Makani said that the coaching staff and team leaders ke

sports

A Quick Look at the Roots of a Football Star

July 1, 2026

Ousmane Dembélé burst onto the European scene with his speed, but his story goes deeper than the pitch. Born in Vernon on 15 May 1997, he spent most of his youth in nearby Évreux where local clubs shaped his early talent. His mother encouraged every dream while his father worked hard to give him cha

environment

Wildfire Woes: Heat, Wind and Firework Fears Sweep the West

June 28, 2026

In Utah’s southern desert, a blazing blaze has spread over 112 square miles, turning the Cottonwood Fire into the country’s biggest current inferno. The fire has scorched a ski resort, forced residents to leave their homes and sent ash drifting over neighboring towns. Fire crews are struggling be

entertainment

Vernon and The8 Are Launching a New Music Project

June 8, 2026

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon and The8 are teaming up for a new album under the name V8, set to drop on June 29. This isn’t just another side project—it’s part of SEVENTEEN’s plan to keep music flowing while most members serve in the military. The group has a history of splitting into smaller units for release

environment

Fifth Graders Release Hand‑Raised Trout Into the Wild

April 28, 2026

The students at Howbert Elementary, a school that focuses on outdoor learning, finished a month‑long project by letting their trout swim free. They had been caring for the fish since October, watching each egg hatch and grow in a controlled tank. On April 27 the children carried the trout to M

entertainment

Netflix’s Another Life: A Sci-Fi Show With Surprising Connections and Weak Execution

April 28, 2026

Seven years ago, Netflix quietly launched a sci-fi series that ended up bringing back some familiar faces from a classic space drama. The show, Another Life, was meant to stand on its own, but it accidentally became a reunion for actors from Battlestar Galactica—one of the most respected sci-fi seri