The world is experiencing record-breaking heat. Ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are rapidly melting, causing sea levels to rise. Carbon dioxide levels are higher than they’ve ever been in […]
Last weekend, during the University of Evansville African American Alumni Association’s (UEAAA) annual celebration, alumni returned to campus for a series of events, including a luncheon and the dedication of a bench honoring Zerah Priestly Carter. The tribute—conceived and organized by the UEAAA—recognized Carter as the university’s first African American graduate. But the scholarship in her name is on pause due to anti-DEI federal regulations.
Our Times is proud to launch the Black Educator of the Year Awards, recognizing the men and women who shape our community through education every day. Help us shine a light on those making a difference. Deadline: April 30
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) Board of School Trustees met Monday to discuss student achievement, facility improvements, early childhood education, and district updates. Members present were Paul Gamblin, Christopher A Kiefer, David Hollingsworth, Michael J Duckworth Sr, and Amy DeVries.
Fraud remains a growing concern across Indiana. Evansville residents are invited to take part in a free community forum focused on fraud prevention, hosted by AARP Indiana. The event will take place on April 30 and is designed to help individuals, especially seniors, recognize and avoid common scams that continue to impact local families.
Evansville has been selected to receive $125k from the African American Mayors Association and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America to fund the Evansville Promise Neighborhood Healthy Play & Pantry program, which is centered in six local schools.
Mayor Stephanie Terry announced that applications are open for the final round of Forward Together grants, with submissions due Friday, May 1 at 5 p.m.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) Board of School Trustees met Monday, April 6th. The meeting covered policy changes, a leadership transition, student safety, and district updates.
NaShyra Dilworth has long been committed to the kind of work that doesn’t always come with recognition: showing up each day at Evans School to support students, addressing behavioral challenges, and creating space for young people to grow. This is what makes Celebration of Leadership Awards so important for the community.
State Rep. Alex Burton is encouraging Evansville residents to attend an upcoming public hearing on utility costs hosted by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) Tuesday, April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Old National Events Plaza.
