Some people subscribe to the theory that on St. Patrick’s Day, EVERYONE is Irish, let the party commence. Will Indianapolis is celebrating in style on this St. Paddy’s Day holiday with a parade in the middle of downtown. The entire community is invited to the parade and festival that get underway at 11:30 a.m Eastern. (The […]

A female soldier in the Civil Rights Movement passes on to her great reward. * President Barack Obama issues a statement on the passing of Rev. Willie T. Barrow, his “Godmother.” Click HERE. * A representative from Rainbow/PUSH Coalition reached out to me Saturday afternoon. A public memorial for Rev. Barrow will be held at Rainbow/PUSH […]

Four men on trial for a violent home invasion on Indy’s Northside now face sentencing after a jury reached a guilty verdict early Tuesday morning. The defendants accused of sexually assaulting a mother and daughter in their home on were convicted around 4 a.m. after the jury deliberated all night. Prosecutors say Adrian Anthony, Alexander […]

After a much celebrated win only a few short months ago, the Little League World Series champions hailing from the south side of Chicago are being stripped of their national title. The Jackie Robinson West All-Stars are losing their title due to a rule violation and the coach of the team is also being suspended. […]

President Obama is coming to Indianapolis today to promote his call for “middle class economics.”  The President will speak this afternoon at Ivy Tech Community College. Air Force One touches down at 1:30 p.m. at Indianapolis International Airport and he speaks at the junior college at 2:15 p.m. Obama has been pushing the Republican-led Congress to embrace policies […]

Despite media reports to the contrary, the attorney for Bobby Brown has released a statement denying reports that have surfaced from “People” magazine and other outlets that say the family has “gathered to say goodbye” to the singer’s comatose 21-year-old daughter. Bobbi Kristina is in the fight of her life after being found face down and […]

#Deflate-Gate is more than a social media hashtag and alleged scandal. ESPN reports nearly all of the New England Patriots’ footballs for last Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts were under-inflated.  According to the network, 11 of the Patriots’ 12 allotted game balls were under-inflated by two pounds of air. Game balls are required […]

Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Olgen Williams says he’s in. Williams has made his decision to run for mayor of Indianapolis known. In a tweet on this King Day, Williams is tossing his hat into the ring on the Republican ticket.   Read more about this breaking development in the Indianapolis mayoral race, HERE. ### ( @am1310thelight )  ### […]

Hamilton Southeastern and Westfield school districts have closed this Monday morning due to icy weather and traffic conditions.  Ice is covering Indianapolis and the surrounding metro area today. The icy conditions are heavier to the northern parts of the metro area causing slide offs and many delays. In fact, Indianapolis Public Schools are now on a two […]

Central Indiana is under a wind chill advisory this Friday morning which means you still have to take special precautions and bundle up if you’re going out. That’s a warning to the parents and students across the area, many of whom are heading back to class today after an extra two days of wintery weather […]

Gospel music legend Andrae Crouch died on Thursday afternoon after suffering a brief illness. With more than 50 years in music as a songwriter, singer and a choir director, he was hospitalized on Saturday after suffering a heart attack in Los Angeles.   Crouch was known for hits such as Soon and Very Soon and The Blood […]

Sub-zero temperatures and icy roads are causing several school districts across central Indiana to cancel classes for a second day, including Indianapolis Public Schools, the township schools and several of the suburban districts, like Hamilton Southeastern. Many of the Christian and Parochial schools are operating on delays. TO SEE THE CLOSURE AND DELAY LIST, CLICK HERE .  IPS will continue […]