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A hometown park is celebrating over a century of history, growth and tradition with a special gift from Roanoke City leaders ...
Mayor Joe Cobb also made a proclamation declaring July 5, 2025 as “Booker T. Washington Park Day” in honor of its cultural ...
The odds of a federal debt crisis just got more daunting. On Thursday, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, a sweeping ...
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. — The McKinney center in Jonesborough putting together an exhibit of the former Booker T. Washington school in the county. The center is interviewing alumni of the former ...
A rebrand isn't about making things look pretty – it's about creating a coherent visual system. One, in this case, that will help millions access essential government services more easily.
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker appealed to their hearts. Gov. Andy Beshear spoke to their minds. The senator from New Jersey and the governor of Kentucky both urged Democrats from around Florida to restore ...
Dallas Cowboys fans were left speechless when Tyler Booker was announced as the selection at No. 12 in the 2025 NFL draft. The Alabama product wasn't seen as a bad selection, but after months of ...
Juneteenth events at Booker T. Washington National Monument detail the life of the famous author and orator who was freed in Franklin County after being enslaved the first nine years of his life.
This weekend, a historic milestone is being honored in Franklin County. The Booker T. Washington National Monument is commemorating 160 years since his emancipation. The event showcases how the ...
The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in January 1863, but it wasn't until June 19, 1865, that slavery was officially abolished in Texas, marking the official end ...