Rockford citizens have given a new chapter to the Krause Memorial Library by approving a $5.7 million bond measure to finance a significant expansion. The millage, which passed with a 64.6% majority, will see the average homeowner contributing $115 annually in support of the library that has long been in need of an update, according to WOODTV . The expansive library redesign plan features enhancements like upgraded accessibility to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards and new community hubs, including an expanded children’s room and outdoor programming spaces, however, obtaining these modifications has been a complex journey, Rockford struggled initially...

Raleigh’s African American history is featured in the “Centuries in the Making” exhibition. The exhibit, located in Historic South Park, highlights the history of the South Park and East Raleigh neighborhoods, created in collaboration with the South Park East Raleigh Neighborhood Association. According to City of Raleigh announcement, the exhibit doesn’t just highlight a few historical points, it pulls back the curtain on the legacies of the Black community, that shaped Raleigh into the city it is today. The spotlight is turned on Raleigh’s Black Main Street – an area better known as East Hargett Street – a once bustling...

Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, stood before a judge in a Manhattan federal court. This appearance was in response to accusations of failing to comply with an order to surrender valuable possessions, following a $148 million defamation judgment in favor of two Georgia election workers. According to NBC New York , the court had mandated Giuliani to forfeit an array of assets, amongst them his Upper East Side apartment valued at $5 million, and a vintage Mercedes previously owned by actress Lauren Bacall. Giuliani referred to the civil case as “a political persecution,” a statement he relayed...

A 77-year-old Alabama man accused in the murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1988 was found not guilty by a Lawrence District Court jury this past Tuesday. Marvin McClendon, the man who faced charges for the killing of Melissa Tremblay over three decades ago, will be returning to his home state after the conclusion of a second trial that saw exhaustive efforts from the defense to undermine the prosecution’s evidence. According to a report by Boston 25 News , the district attorney expressed disappointment but acknowledged the dedication of both the jury and law enforcement agencies involved in the case....

This morning, a 22-year-old man became the victim of a shooting incident on Annapolis Rd—exit of I-295 South in Baltimore. According to FOX Baltimore , the Baltimore Police received a call around 8:40 a.m. and found a young man in a vehicle with gunshot wounds. Following the incident, the man was promptly transported to a hospital for medical care, though no updates regarding his condition have been made available. Traffic was heavily impacted, as southbound lanes of the parkway were closed for nearly three hours, causing considerable disruption during the morning commute. Furthering the details of the incident, WBAL-TV reported...

A gathering that could create a hub of municipal decision-making is on the horizon for Tombstone, Arizona. The city’s website has announced that a possible quorum of City Council members is expected at the upcoming gathering meant for regional dignitaries. Set for November 13, 2024, Schieffelin Hall will play host to the Cochise County Mayors and Managers luncheon at 12 PM, as reported by the City of Tombstone’s official website . This luncheon brings with it not only the promise of shared meals but also the potential for collective insights into the governance of the region. According to the posted...

A 61-year-old Palatka man lost his life in a tragic incident when a 20-year-old driver struck him in Putnam County this past Wednesday. The collision occurred on St. Johns Avenue near Oliver Street around 6 p.m., the man was ostensibly at the roadside before stepping onto the road, which led to the fatal accident, as reported by Action News Jax . The young driver from Palatka was heading east when the collision occurred. The Florida Highway Patrol believes the pedestrian suddenly moved from a safe spot into the path of the vehicle, leading to the tragic event, according to First...

The city of New Orleans is on alert following a series of armed robberies that took place in the French Quarter and Marigny neighborhoods. WGNO reports that the New Orleans Police Department is currently investigating the incidents which all occurred yesterday evening. According to WGNO , the first robbery occurred at approximately 7:23 p.m. in the 700 block of Governor Nicholls Street. An armed individual confronted a man and a woman, forcibly demanding their money and jewelry. Shortly after, at 7:44 p.m., another robbery took place near the intersection of Esplanade Avenue and Royal Street. In this incident, a male...

DeKalb County is set to honor Veterans Day with a slight twist to its residential sanitation collection schedule. As a nod to the holiday, which pays homage to military veterans, there will be no garbage, recycling, or yard trimmings collection services on Monday, Nov. 11, affirming DeKalb County’s announcement. Adjustments mean residential customers slated for Monday pick-ups will now have their sanitation collected on Tuesday, Nov. 12, while those with a regular Tuesday service will need to wait an extra day until Wednesday, Nov. 13, setting in motion a domino effect leading to Thursday and Friday service delays as well,...

A pedestrian fatality has struck the North Sacramento community as a man was hit by a vehicle last night. According to KCRA 3 , the incident occurred at approximately 6:40 p.m. at the intersection of Norwood and Bell avenues. The Sacramento Police Department confirmed the male pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. While the area of Norwood and Bell Avenues was advised to be avoided for much of the evening due to the crash investigation, the roads have since reopened. The driver, described only as an adult male, remained on-site and cooperated...