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Historic midterm wins open doors for Black political leaders

Several Black political leaders have made history in the 2026 midterm elections across the United States.
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Eight Joshua Academy students surprised with Disney World trip
Joshua Academy students in Evansville were selected their teachers for a free trip to Disney World in Orlando, FL through the Cops Connecting with Kids program.
ON THE SHELF: The Tiki Factor
On the shelf this month is ” The Tiki Factor: Four Key Principles to turn your losses into wins” where author Tiki Davis shares his challenging upbringing keys to win in life.
Vanderburgh County seeks public input on data center development Nov. 10
Residents have an opportunity to share their input about data centers with the county’s Data Research Committee, on Nov. 10 at Ivy Tech.
Sitting in the dark with your teen
Oftentimes, adults can mistake depression in teens for hormonal changes or having an “attitude.” Identify the signs of depression and help support your teens with these tips.
Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Contest
Community weighs in on proposed Evansville 360 violence-prevention initiative
Evansville is exploring a new approach to tackling violent crime, and it local leaders say they want the community involved.