Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a ...
Robert Santos resigns as US Census Bureau director midway through a 5-year term
Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has resigned as director of the U.S. Census ...
Inflation ticked higher last month, in latest sign of persistent price pressures
An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, the latest sign that some consumer prices ...
Trump aid freeze disrupts global HIV/AIDS fight
A legacy bipartisan initiative to combat HIV and AIDS in Africa is collateral damage from President Donald Trump’s directive ...
From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home
Tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as this weekend could drive up ...
FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefit
The FireAid benefit was fueled by some of music’s best performers to raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts ...
What is the NTSB and how will it investigate the DC plane crash?
The NTSB is an independent federal agency responsible for investigating all civil aviation accidents as well as serious ...
Serbian student protesters resume their march as they press for justice after deadly crash
After spending a freezing night out in the open, hundreds of striking students on Friday resumed their 2-day anti-graft ...
Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat
Securing an end to the fighting in Ukraine must take place with Kyiv’s full involvement and come with more defense spending ...
Morning Forecast – Friday, Jan 31st
A few showers are lingering along a cold front that is exiting down to the southeast. Clouds will gradually clear out ...
Arkansas senator introduces legislation to counter governor’s prison plans
Arkansas Sen. Bryan King (R-Green Forrest) introduced legislation in the state capitol on Thursday to promote public safety at what he said was a counter to and a much lower cost than the ...
Wossman High School hosts career fair for students
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Wossman High School hosted a career fair for its students. The event featured businesses in Ouachita Parish and students visited ...