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A look at Critical Race Theory vs. Cultural Proficiency

Bossier City Police find no wrongdoing from surveillance footage in Airline Walmart incident

Who is the CAO? Are the roads getting fixed? Catch up on this week’s city council meeting.

LIVE BLOG: Investigation and Blue Line school zone tickets topics at Shreveport City Council

Violent Crime Task Force offers glimpse of future showdowns over criminal justice reform

The newly seated Violent Crime Task Force met for the first time Tuesday. Its members convened for an introductory organizational session that lasted less than 30...

Candidates for Louisiana governor take few risks in first TV debate, minus Landry

NEW ORLEANS – The five candidates for Louisiana governor took part Thursday night in the first televised debate ahead of the Oct. 14 primary, minus the...

Our Rich History: History is all around us; presenting local history on a national level

By David ChildsNorthern Kentucky University In expressing his stance against slavery, Kentuckian Abraham Lincoln stated, “the world has never had a good definition of the word...

Op-Ed – Constance Alexander: University Press of Kentucky offers ‘flood’ of great books for holiday gifts

In Iceland, they are gearing up for Jólabókaflóð, literally a flood of books intrinsic to holiday celebrations. After the presents are unwrapped on Christmas Eve, in...

Jamie Vaught: A look at recently-published sports books perfect for every true sports fan this holiday

Are you looking for a nice Christmas gift for a sports fan who also enjoys reading? Here’s a list of recently-published books that you may want...

NKU names winners of annual alumni awards: Scott, the Blanks, Smitherman-Voltaire, Gardner

Northern Kentucky University has announced the recipients of its annual Alumni Awards: Chad Scott, Lisa and Gary Blank, Kristen Smitherman-Voltaire, and Jennifer Gardner. The winners will...

Governor appoints Antisemitism Task Force, says ‘We’ll keep fighting against hate’

By Tom LatekKentucky Today A task force has been developed to conduct a review of antisemitism in the state, assess Holocaust education in Kentucky, and advise...

UK’s Derrick Ramsey played professional football, served as KY Secretary of Education writes memoir

University of Kentucky alumnus and former football star Derrick Ramsey has penned a new memoir about his childhood and career, both on the field and in...

Maternal deaths in the US more than doubled over two decades

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Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

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U.S. House GOP, in spending bills, takes aim at federal LGBTQ, racial equity policies

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ACLU launches effort to inform Kansans with felony records of their voting rights

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Observations on Critical Race Theory

FILE – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gestures during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Miami. DeSantis on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, announced plans to...

Truly honoring those who came before us

Youth recognized at Urban Native Center for their accomplishments. Photo by Val Uken “It wasn’t until June 1924 that the U.S. declared Native people citizens,” Val...

8th Circuit appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, ruling that private plaintiffs can’t sue

Then-Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Stras speaks in St. Paul, Minn., May 13, 2010. A divided federal appeals court on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, ruled...