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The Ahoskie Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted its 45th annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 19 at the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, drawing a vibrant ...

The SS United States’ departure was moved back, a fourth time, to Wednesday, Feb. 19. The plan is the ship will eventually be ...

The First Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Appling celebrated its 63rd gospel choir anniversary this weekend. Over in Columbia County, songs, dance and praise filled the church Sunday afternoon in the ...

Cole’s impact extended beyond the realm of music. In 1956, he became the first African American to host a national network television show, “The Nat King Cole Show.” This was a groundbreaking moment, ...

The St. Tammany Master Gardener Association's spring seminar “Spring Sip, Sow, and Grow” will be held March 13 at the Castine ...