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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.
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.
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.
NAACP state convention brings civil rights, community and voter engagement into focus in Evansville
From workshops on education and health care to a march encouraging residents to vote, the NAACP State Convention brought members and leaders from across Indiana to Evansville for a weekend of learning, fellowship and civic engagement
Black Business Spotlight: Meet Larrod Evans
Built on the belief that creativity has no age limit and dreams have no expiration date, LME aims to produce original entertainment while fostering collaboration, mentorship and community engagement.
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.
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.
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.
NAACP state convention brings civil rights, community and voter engagement into focus in Evansville
From workshops on education and health care to a march encouraging residents to vote, the NAACP State Convention brought members and leaders from across Indiana to Evansville for a weekend of learning, fellowship and civic engagement
Black Business Spotlight: Meet Larrod Evans
Built on the belief that creativity has no age limit and dreams have no expiration date, LME aims to produce original entertainment while fostering collaboration, mentorship and community engagement.
