Palm Beach County School district cuts back on free meals for all students.
STOCK Photo By David L. Snelling WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Due to reductions in a federal program which helps school districts offer free meals …
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Retirees spending more time exploring technology than leisure time
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PBC Elections invites residents to Elections Experience Tour
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HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
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Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
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Juneteenth: The Week of Repair
As communities across the nation prepare to observe the Week of Repair, it is a time to reflect, remember, and advocate for justice. This special …
Health and Wellness
Riveting ‘Till’ about the love between a mother and son
“Hardly a moment goes by when I don’t think about Emmett and the lessons a son can teach a mother.” – Mamie Till-Mobley. Emmett Till, …
Ex-Mississippi governor faces new subpoena in welfare case
Jackson, Miss. (AP) _ An attorney is trying to force former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to release text messages or other communications about the state …
Business
VOLVO INCREASES HIRING, PRODUCTION AT VIRGINIA PLANT
DUBLIN, Va. (AP) – Volvo Trucks has hired around 300 new workers at a southwest Virginia plant since the beginning of September amid growing demand …
UNITEDHEALTH BEATS ALL AROUND IN 3Q, RAISES OUTLOOK
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – UnitedHealth is reporting better-than-expected profits and revenue for the third quarter and the company raised its outlook on strong trends in the …
REPORT: UBER IPO COULD PUT COMPANY VALUE AT $120 BILLION
PHOTO COURTESY OF MYAJC.COM NEW YORK (AP) – Uber may put forth an initial public offering early next year that values the ride-hailing business at …
Technology
Review: Apple has best smartwatch, but rivals have strengths
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ As much as I wish the Apple Watch could do more, I find it the …
Website containing students’ personal info taken down
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) _ The Mississippi Department of Education is asking the Tunica County School District to alert parents and other community members after students’ …
Education
Little Geniuses – Analysis: Public schools leave out some gifted minorities
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press McLEAN, Va. (AP) – It’s an annual rite in Fairfax County, which has one of the …
Fun Ways to Help Kids Enjoy Math, Science and Art
StatePoint Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) concepts are especially important for young minds. While these are among the most challenging school subjects, at …
Benefits from good preschool programs could be enormous
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By JEFF AMY Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – It’s a soft sell – come and listen to renowned figures who …
Sports
Retired Air Force sergeant to host Super Bowl radio show
By BARRY WILNER Associated Press HOUSTON – Bernard Edwards spent the leading and training past 16 years as an Air Force surgical operations manager, more …
Butch Davis gets some recruiting help at FIU – from his boss
By Tim Reynolds AP Sports Writer MIAMI – When Butch Davis started putting together a staff of assistant coaches for his new job at FIU …
Tennessee State alum to be recognized before Super Bowl
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee State University’s Pro Football Hall of Famers will be recognized at Super Bowl 51 next weekend. NFL official Troy Vincent Sr. …
