Cultural food vendors bring tradition and community to 2026 Fall Festival
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‘I Am Jane Doe’: Evansville demonstrators join national movement
Explore the full timeline of the former Cornell University student “Jane Doe” sexual assault case and see how the local community is responding.
Different Churches, One Community: Evansville Bible Study Unites Believers
Across Evansville and Kentucky, religious believers from different churches and denominations are finding common ground through a weekly Bible study at St. John’s East.
How a school social worker can help your child
School social workers support students and families in several ways. While the responsibilities can range, relationships remain the heart of the work.
EAAM’s Colour of Humanity Gala to reflect on Black leadership, service in America’s 250th Year
America's 250th anniversary is an opportunity not only to celebrate independence, but also to recognize Black Americans who defended the country-even during periods when they were denied many of the rights and opportunities they were serving to protect.
Oct. 17 blood drive highlights need for donors to support sickle cell patients
Residents can help support patients living with sickle cell disease by donating blood during “Power in the Blood".
Before the M/WBE program: What barriers was government trying to address?
Indiana has replaced its minority- and women-owned business contracting program—but the barriers it was designed to address may remain. This story examines how access to financing, bonding, contractor networks and government opportunities can shape which small businesses are able to compete, and what measures will determine whether the state’s new program succeeds.
Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 5
November 3, 2026, is election day! Register by Oct. 5th and learn about various resources available to learn more about candidates.
Black Business Spotlight: Meet Jasmine Campbell
Providing in-home assistance to seniors across Evansville, Precious Angels Home Care LLC, is a licensed non-medical provider that helps elderly and disabled clients with daily living activities. Meet the owner, Jasmine Campbell.
‘I Am Jane Doe’: Evansville demonstrators join national movement
Explore the full timeline of the former Cornell University student “Jane Doe” sexual assault case and see how the local community is responding.
Different Churches, One Community: Evansville Bible Study Unites Believers
Across Evansville and Kentucky, religious believers from different churches and denominations are finding common ground through a weekly Bible study at St. John’s East.
How a school social worker can help your child
School social workers support students and families in several ways. While the responsibilities can range, relationships remain the heart of the work.
EAAM’s Colour of Humanity Gala to reflect on Black leadership, service in America’s 250th Year
America's 250th anniversary is an opportunity not only to celebrate independence, but also to recognize Black Americans who defended the country-even during periods when they were denied many of the rights and opportunities they were serving to protect.
Oct. 17 blood drive highlights need for donors to support sickle cell patients
Residents can help support patients living with sickle cell disease by donating blood during “Power in the Blood".
Before the M/WBE program: What barriers was government trying to address?
Indiana has replaced its minority- and women-owned business contracting program—but the barriers it was designed to address may remain. This story examines how access to financing, bonding, contractor networks and government opportunities can shape which small businesses are able to compete, and what measures will determine whether the state’s new program succeeds.
Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 5
November 3, 2026, is election day! Register by Oct. 5th and learn about various resources available to learn more about candidates.
Black Business Spotlight: Meet Jasmine Campbell
Providing in-home assistance to seniors across Evansville, Precious Angels Home Care LLC, is a licensed non-medical provider that helps elderly and disabled clients with daily living activities. Meet the owner, Jasmine Campbell.