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LIVE UPDATES: Snow and freezing cold temperatures move into Knoxville and East Tennessee

Tennessee Blizzard of ’93: Take a look back to 30 years ago March 12, 2023, is the 30-year anniversary of the “storm of the century,” when...

Oshkosh educator was shocked to be named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders of 2023

Wisconsin2 years ago

Oshkosh educator was shocked to be named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders of 2023

‘I want to make sure I’m here long enough to create an impact and see that work through,’ said Dr. Samuel Coleman, assistant superintendent of instruction...

Georgia NAACP talks about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and progress

Georgia2 years ago

Georgia NAACP talks about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and progress

ATLANTA — Many across our country will observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Monday. He would have turned 95 years old. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV...

Arctic mass brings wind chill warnings to SE Michigan

Michigan2 years ago

Arctic mass brings wind chill warnings to SE Michigan

First came the winter storm that caused havoc with travel and power outages, and now the warnings of wind chills in Michigan dipping to as much...

Record high tide in Maine washes away 3 historic fishing shacks

Maine2 years ago

Record high tide in Maine washes away 3 historic fishing shacks

Nick Perry | Associated Press Meredith, N.H. — A record high tide in Maine washed away three historic fishing shacks that had stood since the 1800s...

NC governor predicts leaglized sports betting to launch by March Madness

North Carolina2 years ago

NC governor predicts leaglized sports betting to launch by March Madness

CHARLOTTE — A start date for legal sports betting in North Carolina has yet to be set. The Lottery Commission says mobile and online sports betting...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday. Here is some Augusta-area fun for the long weekend

Augusta, GA2 years ago

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday. Here is some Augusta-area fun for the long weekend

MLK Jr.’s daughter remembers his ‘I have a dream’ speech 60 years after the March on Washington, Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter Rev. Dr. Bernice A....

New housing development will bring UA student rentals, preserve historic homes in Tucson

Arizona2 years ago

New housing development will bring UA student rentals, preserve historic homes in Tucson

Hobbs: Close water loopholes for build-to-rent, wildcat developments Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says she wants to close water loopholes for build-to-rent and wildcat developments in her...

Oklahoma’s prison population is growing — but its parole rates are plummeting

Oklahoma2 years ago

Oklahoma’s prison population is growing — but its parole rates are plummeting

Keaton Ross | Oklahoma Watch Trisha Fox was optimistic when her husband, Richard Fox, appeared on the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board docket in early September. ...

As Vermont grapples with spike in overdose deaths, House approves safe injection sites

Vermont2 years ago

As Vermont grapples with spike in overdose deaths, House approves safe injection sites

Lisa Rathke | Associated Press As Vermont grapples with rising opioid overdose deaths, the House has passed a bill that would allow for the creation of...