The women of Wakanda are going to have a lot to do in the next Black Panther.Photo: Marvel studios Get another quick look at Eternals. New Lot of Salem further completes his cast, and Peacock adds more to his Vampire academy series. The CW has set its sights on a Nancy drew spin off. What’s […]
Month: August 2021
Rockport not just for bird lovers | Waco today
If you love emerging and popular artwork, Rockport offers everything from simple to sophisticated. Stores Charming retail establishments are full of cute styles and chic gifts. The Dish House, which offers colorful everyday tableware at reasonable prices, caught my eye. The lady at the counter is the mother of the owner, Carman Michael-Goodgion. Mom is […]
Sr Joséphine St. Leger, of Newport, dies at 89
Sunday 22 August 2021 O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home Enlarge + Sister Joséphine de Jesus St. Leger, SJC, 89, of Newport, RI, passed away on August 16, 2021 in St. Clare Home. Josephine St. Leger was born in O’Callaghan’s Mills, County Clare, Ireland to Patrick and Mary Anne (Kelleher) St. Leger on December 3, 1931. Life began […]
Come here and study pneumatology! :-)
Then there is pneumatology. Pnuema is the Greek word Koine for breath, wind and / or spirit (Koine being the common language in New Testament times). Therefore, pneumatology is how theologians refer to the study of the Spirit, the Holy Spirit; and it’s fascinating Reverend Paulus Taylor, a West Indian Spirit-filled pastor, once said, “Anyone […]
Ritika Sharma Kurup of Centerville helps change the lives of children living in poverty
âBecause of my personal history, I decided to get into social work,â Kurup said. âI developed a passion for supporting children living in poverty. After getting married and having two sons, Kurup realized that raising his children in the richest country in the world gave them resources and opportunities beyond his own grandfather’s wildest dreams. […]
Shelby County’s first school football weekend since 2019 shows what was missed
The quarterback bounced the ball and MAHS defensive end Charles perkins came running as one of his teammates let him go. The 6-3, 245-pound senior picked it up and ran into the end zone for a touchdown. Then he did it a second time. Prior to the game, Perkins had no college offers. With Shelby […]
GUEST EDITORIAL: Group: Remove “Columbus” from Catholic High School Name | Guest columnists
A group of Columbus Catholic High School alumni are calling for the removal of Christopher Columbus’s name from the 60-year-old Waterloo school. For many of us, our teachers have taught that Columbus discovered the “New World” (ignoring other Europeans first, and more importantly, the people who already lived there) and brought Christianity to his people. […]
Some states use federal virus aid to expand school choice
When Congress sent billions of dollars to states at the start of the coronavirus pandemic to help secure schools, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee saw an opportunity. He used some of the manna to further his goal of providing choice school options for parents, sending millions of people to charter schools that operate without traditional public […]
Dag Heward-Mills heads the Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Center
ACCRA, GHANA / ACCESSWIRE / August 9, 2021 / Evangelist Dag Heward-Mills directs, promotes and expands the program of the Anagkazo Biblical and Pastoral Formation Center. Founded in 1996, this dynamic institution trains young men and women to work in Christian ministries. As founder, Dag Heward-MillsThe vision for the training center was that it would […]
Loyola Angels Fund to support venture capital education and Baltimore businesses – newsroom
August 9, 2021 Loyola University Maryland has established the Loyola Angels Fund, which is supporting the launch of a one-year interdisciplinary undergraduate learning opportunity that ultimately provides innovative students with an angel investing experience while serving as a fundraising vehicle for students. underfunded local entrepreneurs, especially Black-based Baltimore, Brown-owned and female-owned businesses. Loyola recently expanded […]
Vaccination warrants are an American tradition
“History of health mandates 101” is now in session. You will recall that our last class discussed accelerating amble to sticks instead of carrots as spurs to COVID-19 vaccination. In my state of Massachusetts, Governor Charlie Baker has made injections a condition of employment in long-term care facilities, the strategy adopted by major Commonwealth hospitals. […]
New private online high school to be offered in New Mexico | Education
Two Texas educators hope to create a private online high school for New Mexico teens that combines Bible study with self-paced learning of basic education standards. Joseph Gallegos, a New Mexico native who designed the New Mexico Trinity Preparation Program, based in Midland, Texas, said the “Christian” school meets common basic standards used by schools. […]
Parents and political candidates go to the “Unmask our children” rally on Friday | Education
Longview School Board Member Crystal Moldenhauer speaks at the âUnmask Our Childrenâ rally on Friday at Lake Sacajawea. Marissa heffernan About 100 people gathered at Martin Dock in the pouring rain on Friday morning to attend a âUnmask Our Childrenâ rally. Led by Longview School Board member Crystal Moldenhauer, several political candidates and teachers spoke […]
Iowa schools offer minimum COVID-19 precautions like masks, vaccines
While the 2021-22 school year will not look like last year, schools and colleges across the region are working to make things as close to pre-pandemic “normal” as possible while preparing for the possibility of COVID-19 once again forcing social distancing and other safety measures. Unlike last school year, new state laws now prevent public […]
Mortgage rates drop, CFPB issues rule to clarify Juneteenth impact on mortgages and more from this week’s top news
Redfin provides predictive fire, heat, drought and storm risk data for every location page on its site, to address buyers’ concerns about climate change. In April, nearly eight in ten respondents to a Redfin survey said the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events affected their home search. âA home is a huge financial investment, […]
Bethel to dedicate school library in honor of Gloria P. Holmes
Valerie D. Blanc Once the announcement was made that the Bethel Christian Academy library would be named Dr. Gloria P. Holmes Media Center, praise and testimonials began to pour in. The dedication will take place on Sunday August 8 at 406 N. Bronough St. School at 3:30 pm Attendance will be limited due to COVID-19 […]
Coatesville Schools Receive State Funding To Provide Healthy Snacks Local News
COATESVILLE – Five elementary schools in the Coatesville-area school district will receive total funding of more than $ 146,000 to provide students with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks during the school day, State Senator Carolyn Comitta said. Grant funds, provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (FFVP) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and administered […]
Ask Chuck: Digital Currency – Benefits and Concerns | Voice
By Chuck bentley, CP guest contributor | Friday 06 August 2021 Dear Chuck, Digital currency will soon be all the rage. Won’t that just worsen inflation? Doubtful digital (Courtesy of the Christian Economic Forum) Dear digital skeptic, There are a lot of new developments regarding digital currencies. It is inevitable that they will be introduced […]
Update Friday, August 6, 2021
BRIDGEPORT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH – Bridgeport ISD plans to begin its search for a new district chief in October, Acting Superintendent Skip Casey said this week. The timing of the research is intentional, as the superintendents of Bridgeport and Decatur ISD stepped down this summer. During the BISD board update on Tuesday, Casey said Bridgeport will […]
The people behind the success of the OLM school in Los Banos
Our Lady of Fatima School in Los Banos Courtesy of John Spevak The school that led by example during the year of COVID came out even stronger. Our Lady of Fatima School in Los Banos was among the first schools in Merced County to reopen in person (in early fall 2020). The OLF went through […]
Copeland’s family meals in New Orleans fund saint’s son
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Copeland’s of New Orleans will donate 10 percent of every family meal ordered to the Son of a Saint organization when they return to school August 9-20. Family meals feed 4-6 people and include a choice of appetizer, appetizer, and half a dozen cookies for $ 60. âSon of a […]
A veteran administrator takes the helm of OFAC
After spending roughly 20 years as an administrator at Ector County ISD, Tony Parris was looking for something a little different. He found him as the newly installed school principal at the First Odessa Christian Academy, located inside the First Baptist Church at 709 N. Lee Ave. School starts on August 16. Most recently, Parris […]
Watch Now: Wayne Dunning’s BASIC Basketball Camp Teaches More Than Basketball Skills | Education
Wayne Dunning chats with campers during the annual Wednesday basketball camp at the SkyWalker International Sports Complex in Decatur. DECATUR – RJ Walker Jr. attended Wayne Dunning’s Brothers and Sisters in Christ BASIC basketball camp as a child and his and Dunning family have always been close. So when Walker signed up to play basketball […]
Meet New Yorkers mapping the city’s heat islands
At 3 p.m. New York City is typically approaching its hottest time of the day. The city has been basking in the late afternoon sun for hours, the heat building up between the densely populated buildings and lingering on the concrete sidewalks. The buzz of window air conditioners hangs in the heavy air. As temperatures […]
State Representative Jon Burns, August 5 column “Preparing for a New School Year”
State Representative Jon Burns Friends, It is hard to believe that the students are already going back to school. The 2020-2021 school year has brought many unique challenges for students, teachers and their families – from distance learning to unconventional schedules. Dayle and I hope this upcoming school year will bring a renewed sense of […]
Bonnie Losh Neeley | Obituary
BONNIE LOSH NEELEY, 91, of South Charleston, went to be with the Lord on Saturday July 31, 2021. She grew up in Webster County where she loved to play in the Back Fork River. After high school, Bonnie took a class in town which earned her a certificate to teach. Her first job was in […]
OJR’s New Equity Policy Sparks Debate on ‘Critical Race Theory’ | New
SOUTH COVENTRY – After more than three hours of hearing from those who oppose and support the district’s new equity policy, the Owen J. Roberts School Board has decided to hear more. The new policy is to âuse fair lenses and quantitative and qualitative data to systematically assess which students and / or groups of […]
WKYT investigation | Rural veterinarian shortages at “critical” level, experts say
WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (WKYT) – Whether he’s in the building or in the barn at the back, Dr. David Fugate never knows what a day has in store for him. He just knows it’s gonna be busy. Almost non-stop, he goes through exams, follow-ups, surgeries – castrating a horse, performing an ultrasound on a dog […]