By Rev. Dr. Leon Bailey Jr. “Faith Matters” is a column that features pieces written by local religious figures. Our world is strained by division and uncertainty. It’s refreshing to pause and consider something that speaks to all of us; not as partisans, not as members of any group, but simply...

by Dereen Shirnekhi Tuesday morning’s run-in with ICE agents at Blatchley and Pine. Credit: Contributed photo Mayor Justin Elicker on Tuesday: “It’s concerning that ICE is attempting to arrest someone with a child.” Activists and local elected officials descended on John S. Martinez School Tuesday morning to support a man who was...

by Maya McFadden Riverside junior Jhalynn McLaure (right) speaks up at Friday’s candidate forum. A later high-school start time, Yondr usage only as a punishment, and more consistently available school counselors are among the many ideas championed by the four candidates running this week to serve as the Board of Education’s...

by MildredEuropa Taylor, Face2FaceAfrica.com Forbes’ list of the world’s 50 highest-paid athletes for 2026 features zero women for the third straight year, underscoring a worrying financial gap between men and women in professional sports. Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo led the list for the fourth straight year with estimated earnings of $300 million. Mexican boxer...