In order to determine whether or not to remove the state’s United States history test as a prerequisite for high school graduation, the Mississippi Board of Education has voted to solicit feedback from the general public. Over the course of a special meeting that took place on April 15, the Commission on School Accreditation had…
Low-income families can purchase basic, nutrient-dense meals by using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which offers food assistance. An Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which functions as a debit card for food purchases, is credited with funds each month to SNAP recipients. Your state’s requirements and income restrictions, along with other elements like your…
After Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) permitted many English Bulldogs to stay in outside kennels during extremely hot weather, local animal rescue officials voiced concerns about the wellbeing of a number of the dogs. Paw Paws Rescue Ranch and Sanctuary owner Michele Higham questioned why ACPS chose to leave 13 dogs at a…
According to lawmakers, the purpose of a bill that is currently awaiting the governor’s signing is to ensure that everyone is safer while driving on the roadways. The Senate Bill 462 would provide local governments the authority to impose more stringent controls on electric bicycles. Enabling local governments to enact ordinances that require e-bike operators…
At the ninth annual Big Bear Lake Maifest on Saturday, two national steinholding records were smashed, catapulting the alpine hamlet into the limelight of this rapidly expanding competitive activity. By holding a full beer stein with his arm extended for 25 minutes and 29 seconds, Bob Shalak of Wrightstown, New Jersey, set a new men’s…
A total of $1 million has been raised for Ronald McDonald House charities by patrons of 14 McDonald’s restaurants in New Hampshire. “You know, every bit counts,” stated 14-restaurant owner Michael Gambino. “The 20 cents, the 30 cents, it really adds up and we’ve had our eyes set on reaching this million dollars.” Customers rounding…
In Texas, a new burger company with a Trump motif is expanding, and those who don’t publicly support him think it’s bad. According to reports, Roland Beainy, a Lebanese immigrant, founded the “Trump Burger” restaurant business, which serves burgers bearing the president’s name, American flags, and humorous stuff inspired by his Democratic opponents. The chain…
Following an officer-involved gunshot in Chino Hills on Friday, all northbound lanes of the 71 Freeway were closed and a lady was taken to the hospital. Officers were called to the scene at approximately 11:30 a.m. by the California Highway Patrol after receiving reports of a woman carrying a knife strolling down the right shoulder…
This week’s wettest day was Wednesday, which brought a steady stream of rain to the tri-state area and was the wettest day overall. Despite the fact that the worst may be behind us, you shouldn’t put away the umbrella just yet. Rain showers are expected to come and go during the course of the next…
Chevron is set to reduce its workforce in Texas by over 200 employees as part of a plan to potentially decrease its global staff by up to 20 percent by the end of next year. In March, the energy giant informed the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) about its plan to reduce its workforce by approximately…
