The sanctuary at Cuba Baptist Church was filled with quiet reflection Saturday as Rev. Michael Reed stood once again behind the pulpit, where he had served as a teenage leader. It had been 45 years since he first served as…
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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…
Former Carroll coach, Brandon Landers says his return as a volunteer is being unfairly blocked
Brandon Landers, the former head football coach and Athletic Director at Carroll High School, claims he is being unfairly blocked from returning to the sidelines as a volunteer, despite having his criminal record expunged and receiving a recommendation from the…
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…
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…
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…