9+ hour, 28+ min ago   (900+ words) When students’ school backpacks recently were blessed at First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, the consecration included a furry pal and his human. Longtime church congregant and now local children’s author Annie Sampath was there with her dog, Rocky, who…...

23+ hour, 13+ min ago   (528+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A proposed transmission line that would cut through four West Virginia counties would not provide the state any clear benefits, and its application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity should be denied, a Public Service Commission…...

16+ hour, 3+ min ago   (42+ words) West Kentucky Star McCracken County Civic Beautification Board September Home of the Month Ribbon cutting Friday for Paducah Riverfront Park and excursion pier 6th Annual Teacher of the Month Contest Now Open...

20+ hour, 21+ min ago   (544+ words) US President Donald Trump has embraced geothermal energy as part of his “American Energy Dominance” policy, and it’s not just lip service. Special attention and funding support are also part of the plan. That’s curious, considering that geothermal currently accounts…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (276+ words) Sep 12, 2026, 10:52 PM Drivers across Long Island are feeling the impact of rising gas prices as the cost of fuel continues to increase. According to AAA, gas prices rose 11 cents over the past week. The average price for a gallon of…...

1+ day, 6+ min ago   (440+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The state of North Carolina, along with 11 local governments, has reached a record settlement with DuPont and Chemours over toxic chemical contamination in one of the state’s largest rivers. The $590 million deal was announced Thursday by Attorney General…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (143+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce has appointed James Shannon as its new membership director, the organization announced. Shannon previously held senior membership leadership roles at several business and professional organizations in the region. Colleagues describe…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (612+ words) The Luzerne County-owned rail line that intersects Market Street in Wilkes-Barre. After evaluating three proposals, a citizen committee is recommending the sale of Luzerne County’s rail line to Reading and Northern Railroad, according to documents. The committee was formed to…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (583+ words) One company is now steaming ahead of its competition in the bid to buy a local rail line once the subject of contentious litigation. An ad-hoc “blue-ribbon” committee is recommending that the rail-line holdings of the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1265+ words) ARKADELPHIA Marilyn K. Baker, 11 Cypress Road, Apt. 46, Sept. 4, 2026, Chapter 13. Judy Goza, 23 Pin Oak Lane, Sept. 4, 2026, Chapter 7. AUSTIN Louis Earl Pettit Bell, 251 Creek View Drive, Sept. 8, 2026, Chapter 7. BALD KNOB Caleb Dwaine Cooley, 147 Coombe Road, Sept. 9, 2026, Chapter 13. BAUXITE Shabrina C. Momon, 2064 River Birch Trail,…...