City’s number 2 man, Morgan McCallister vows not to pay Black Company headed by Alven Square, until an attorney general opinion says its O.K. even if he will be seen as a racist, “then I’m a racist.” Though no one…
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Roslyn Downs celebrates life thanks to Liver donation from her brother
For Roslyn T. Downs, the month of April represents a profound intersection of life-changing news, the miracle of birth, and the enduring power of a “village” that refuses to let her walk alone. As the nation observes National Organ Donor…
Student protests shine light on year-long frustration with Shelling at Carroll High
On the surface, the protest at Carroll High School this week looked like a dispute over a dance team’s name. But as the “Million Dollar Girls” moniker was shelved by the district to appease a “firestorm” of criticism, the students…
Carrollette’s captain, Talayisha Amourr, explains student unrest at Carroll High School
The following was posted to social media by Talayisha Amourr, a 4.0 senior at Carroll High School in response to the student unrest at Carroll High School. She is the present captain of the Carrollettes. It is the full text…
We owe them more than a sign
By Robert K. Wright Every weekday morning, I face nine-year-olds who don’t know the alphabet—not for lack of potential, but because their inheritance was spent before they arrived. Meanwhile, we gather on Saturdays with signs, demanding seats at tables we…
Be all you can be -A message that still works
By Rusty Potter I remember hearing it from our old floor-model television in the living room. Many families will remember those big wooden cabinet TVs that seemed like a piece of furniture. When the commercials came on, a message would…
Town of Richwood: March 19, 2026 Minutes
Regular Meeting MinutesMarch 19, 2026 7:00 P.M.Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit, Alderman Janice Fleming Alderman Deneitra Ross Alderman Donald RichardThe Town of Richwood met for the Regular Meeting held March 19, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. at the Richwood Multi-Purpose…