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While death is inevitably a part of life, that truth doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to those who have died in our Black culture. The post Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2024 appeared first on Black America Web.
The news comes after it was revealed that Nike plans on re-releasing the classic Air Jordan 5 "Metallic" and Air Jordan 12 "Flu Game" in 2025.
Christian singer Mandisa died at her Nashville home on Thursday, K-LOVE reports. She was 47. At this time, her cause of death is unknown. Want gospel news at your fingertips? Text “BMORE” To 52140 to join our text club! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITaeONSK7ng&t=6s The Grammy winner was a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers and American Idol contestant. […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A two-year transportation planning study called ProPEL Indy will determine INDOT’s next major projects. The study will focus on improving the roads within the I-465 Loop in Indianapolis. Leaders say its goal is to improve transportation, fairness, economic opportunities, and overall well-being. The main focus will be upgrading I-65 and I-70 inside the […] The post INDOT: ProPEL Indy Will Shape Indianapolis’ Transportation Future appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A school in Lafayette is the first in the state to move to a four-day school week. Vinton Elementary School is implementing the new calendar. During a school board meeting on Wednesday leaders with the Lafayette School Corporation approved the change. The school district got a waiver from the state to proceed […] The post Lafayette Elementary School The First In State To Move To Four-Day Week appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
STATEWIDE — Saturday is a symbolic day for people throughout the country who support the use of marijuana. Saturday is 4/20. “4/20 is the unofficial marijuana liberation day,” said Keith Johnson with Indiana NORML on Indy Politics. “It started back in the ’70s.” More specifically, 4/20 has its origins in California where a group of […] The post Saturday Is 4/20: Expert Says Stigma Against Pot In Indiana Is Dying Off appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Rodreisha L. Russaw first heard about Jim Kennedy Jr.'s missing organs from a her colleague of hers at the coalition, Alabamians for Fair Justice last year. Kennedy had been killed while doing time in an Alabama prison. Officials notified the family of his death some four days after his death. That was bad. But not as bad as a call one of Kennedy's family members received from the funeral home. They wanted to know if the family was aware that all of their loved one's organs were missing. The post Is Alabama Killing Prisoners to Steal Their Organs? appeared first on NewsOne.
Why is it that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis always seems so dedicated to further protecting the most protected classes in America? The post Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Protecting Florida Police Officers From Civilian Oversight Committees appeared first on NewsOne.
INDIANAPOLIS — If you have seen more fire trucks than normal in the Circle City this week, as well as crowds of people wearing red or blue shirts, there is a reason for that. FDIC International is happening now at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. This year’s Fire Department Instructors Conference kicked […] The post FDIC International Happening Now in Indianapolis appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — If you want to make a donation in honor of fallen Deputy Fred Fislar, police want to make sure you’re using a legitimate link. Scammers will try and take advantage of any situation, even remembering the life of a fallen officer. That’s why the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office has established an […] The post How to Make a Legitimate, Safe Donation in Honor of Deputy Fred Fislar appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
MUNCIE, Ind.–There was a fatal crash not far from Ball State University Thursday morning. State Police say a Henry County Sheriff Deputy tried to pull over a Dodge Dart for a traffic violation on State Road 3 near a county road, but the driver sped away. The deputy believed the driver might be impaired. The […] The post Fatal Crash Near Ball State University appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Community Connection Thursday, April 18th, 2024 A Full house on today’s edition of Community Connection! We welcome WBA Championship Boxer Anthony Sims to speak on his efforts in helping the youth of Indy find a positive outlet! Child Advocates stops by with an update, and finally our resident sports guru Danny Bridges returns to wrap […]