BOONEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI — In this sleepy county seat dotted with vacant brick storefronts, the immense estate that dominates the southern approach into town stands as a monument to legal savvy and political pull. The property’s endless brick walls and winding footpaths represent the tangible fruits of decades of courtroom wrangling and backroom deal-making that made … Read more
College enrollment is dropping at a “concerning” rate, according to new data. Data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows enrollment of 18-year-old freshmen has dropped by 5% this fall semester. The data reflects enrollments reported for 1.4 million 18-year-old freshmen as of 31 October 2024. The decline is most significant at both public … Read more
As the labor movement braces for a second Trump term, union members and their leaders are celebrating a major victory over a controversial law that stripped public sector unions of collective bargaining rights. In response to a lawsuit alleging that a notorious law passed by the former Republican governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker in 2011 … Read more
What happens when families have extra cash on hand each month — no strings attached? Hundreds of moms in two different cities are finding out. Flint, Michigan, and Jackson, Mississippi, may be separated by more than 900 miles, but their similarities have driven a new approach to fighting child poverty. Both have high rates of … Read more
Frustrations with backyard astronomy with this time of year where it’s darker out sooner in the evening. It’s so sad that in our “neck of the woods” that light pollution has increased so much over the decades that I can’t even see the constellation of Cancer any more. And only about half of what I … Read more
Just how much learning did Ohio and national students lose during the pandemic? According to research from Harvard University, students lost about half a grade level in math and a quarter of a grade level in reading on average during the pandemic. COVID-19 learning loss has meant that Ohio has struggled to return to pre-pandemic … Read more
The idea of the Charity Newsies organization in Columbus began on a blustery day in December 1907. George Baker, Harry Shunk and C.C. Philbrick were having lunch at Billy’s Chophouse when they noticed a newsboy standing on the corner of Broad and High streets selling newspapers in clothing that was inadequate for the cold temperatures. … Read more
With the election over, I’ve concluded we, as citizens, need to stay active and provide pushback and constructive criticism, where we can, to help preserve this democracy of ours in the days ahead. President-elect Donald Trump thrives on chaos, conflict and turmoil, which we consistently had during his first term, and we are seeing again … Read more
Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner’s association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers. Question: Our HOA has stated that we can only use a trainer that is affiliated with their chosen company. My wife has … Read more
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $2.90 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week’s price of $2.94 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 0 cents since last month. According to the … Read more