Mary Carroll High School celebrates first Black valedictorian

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. T.I. and Tiny Harris initially celebrated a major legal win when a jury ordered MGA Entertainment to pay them $71.4 million. The ruling found that MGA’s popular LOL Surprise! OMG Dolls infringed on the trade dress of the OMG Girlz, a group that once featured their daughter, Zonnique Pullins.

Sandy Paws Rescue, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a sweet seven-month-old dog named Gru who is searching for his forever home. At 50 pounds, this gentle giant is expected to reach an XL size when fully grown, but his size is matched only by his affectionate nature. Despite his initial shyness, Gru quickly warms up to new people and situations, revealing his loving personality.

Ultimately, our understanding is limited. This is probably the most in-depth question we could ask about this life. Pondering it will bring about an acute awareness of our limited understanding.

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. Last week, a clip from The Tyra Banks Showbegan circulating on Reddit. In it, a teenage Rihanna recalls how she auditioned for Jay-Z, then-president and CEO of Def Jam Records, and the label's chairman, Antonio "L.A." Reidy. Rihanna explained that she performed "Pon de Replay," the song that would later catapult her to stardom. "They were interested," she told Banks, reflecting on the audition that changed her life.

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. An Alabama pastor is facing serious allegations after being arrested on Thursday, December 5, for multiple charges, including drug trafficking and promoting prison contraband.

The opioid crisis has been a tragic period for communities around the nation, including in Pima County, which over the past three years has averaged about 500 overdose deaths a year.

Although it may seem counterintuitive, hospitals release people experiencing homelessness back to the streets all the time, according to Dr. Richard Bryce of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Perhaps they’re treated for a leg infection, then returned to the cold concrete that caused the wound. Chances are they will end up in the hospital again, he said. Indigent care costs taxpayers more than $70 million annually in Denver, and that number is going up now that a sales tax has been approved to benefit the hospital.

SHENANDOAH – A collapsing eyesore in the heart of town is coming down, borough council... The post Downtown eyesore to be demolished after years of abandonment first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently introduced a delightful dog who is seeking her forever home. Wendy, a 10-week-old shepherd mix puppy, is described as a spunky and sociable companion who gets along wonderfully with everyone she meets, including other dogs, cats, and children.

This family favorite is a vintage recipe. I remember enjoying them when I was young, especially around the holiday season. The tangy pickle, smooth cream cheese, and salty meat combination is almost addictive.

Sandy Paws Rescue, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a two-year-old long-haired chihuahua mix named Pascal who is searching for his forever family. The nonprofit rescue explains that this charming pup, weighing just 8 pounds, has a playful personality and gentle nature.

CALIFORNIA – DMSI, an industrial staffing agency, reported to the California Employment Development Department (EDD) that they would be laying off over 1,600 workers effective January 26, 2025.

Carol Antonia Gates Olney Dean, born May 31, 1948, died December 7, 2024, in Alameda California, with her daughter at her side. She is survived by her daughter, Natalie Devora, and stepson, William Scott Dean, as well as her granddaughter, Jewel Devora, step grandchildren, William Kyle Dean and Stephanie Ross, as well as step-great-grandchildren, Isolde and Charlie Ross, along with a wealth of other family members and friends.

Sandy Paws Rescue, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a young six-month-old puppy named Canelo who is searching for his forever family. According to the nonprofit rescue, Canelo's journey began on the streets of Houston, where he was found abandoned alongside his mother Luna Sunny, and siblings Cassy, Lawna, and Zorrillo. Thanks to the compassion of a local woman who offered to foster them, these dogs were given a second chance at life.

Denver Health discharged a pregnant migrant complaining of pain to the street last week after shelter for her homeless family could not be found, according to an advocacy group for migrants and people experiencing homelessness.

Yolanda Saldivar, the woman who shot and killed Selena Quintanilla Perez, will be eligible for parole on March 30.

A charming French Bulldog named Genny is currently seeking her forever home through Sandy Paws Rescue in Massachusetts. According to the rescue organization, Genny is a petite 19-pound, 1.5-year-old pup who came into their care after her previous family unfortunately lost their housing.

The Scituate Animal Shelter in Massachusetts has kicked off 2025 featuring an adorable two-year-old cat named Francesca who's ready to capture hearts and find her perfect home. This friendly feline, affectionately known as Franny, comes with a delightful personality and a New Year's resolution of her own - getting fit and healthy.

There is less than a month left for eligible California consumers to file a claim in the $50 million settlement the state won against energy trading companies Vitol Inc. and SK Energy Americas Inc., along with their parent company, SK Trading International. The case centered around allegations of gasoline price manipulation in 2015 following a major refinery explosion in Southern California.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, Oliver — and best wishes for a happy, healthy, and long life. The post First baby born at St. Elizabeth is Oliver, born at 12:53 a.m. weighing in at 7 lbs., 10.8 oz. appeared first on NKyTribune .

The 119th Congress wasted no time diving into immigration reform. On Tuesday, the House passed its first bill of 2025: The Laken Riley Act, a measure requiring the detention of undocumented immigrants arrested for specific non-violent crimes, such as theft.

For some 60 years, a herd of wild marsh ponies on Beaufort's sea islands has captured the interest, and the hearts of many people, both locals and visitors to Beaufort, alike. But, they never really belonged there, and as of November 2024 they have been removed and rehomed locally in Beaufort County.

A 61-year-old man has been arrested 39 years after church deacon Harold Swain and his wife were murdered inside their Camden County church, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation .

Denver’s largest needle exchange, Harm Reduction Action Center, advised in their newsletter this week that high doses of naloxone, the opioid antidote, can precipitate dangerous withdrawal systems.

Carolyn Dickens, 76, was sitting at her dining room table, struggling to catch her breath as her physician looked on with concern. “What’s going on with your breathing?” asked Peter Gliatto, director of Mount Sinai’s Visiting Doctors Program.

CALIFORNIA – California attorney general Rob Bonta reminded Californians to submit a claim for a $50 million gas antitrust settlement by January 8, 2025. Bonta says California residents who purchased gas in Southern California between February 20, 2015 and November 10, 2015 can submit a claim for a payment.

California is taking a bold step to address the growing mental health crisis among young people with a proposed new law that would require social media platforms to display mental health warnings.

Pat Crowley, 63, a beloved and respected journalist-turned-publicist who built a reputation for integrity, honesty, humor, and kindness died suddenly at his home in Fort Thomas Saturday morning.

Starting Jan. 1, California employers won’t be able to require workers to attend any meetings related to their political or religious views — or how their bosses feel about unions.

Chick-fil-A Supply on Monday announced plans for a new $100 million distribution facility in Elsmere that is expected to create 178 full-time jobs over five years. Chick-fil-A Supply is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A Inc. that serves as an distribution service provider supporting Chick-fil-A restaurants.