Looking back… Pearl High School Class of 1965 Mardi Gras celebration

The Pearl High School Class of 1965 held its annual Mardi Gras celebration in Madison, Tennessee.  Classmates, friends, and family enjoyed great food, music, dancing and camaraderie. (Photos by Wanda Clay)

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Black Business Month celebrates legacy of enterprise, economic power

Black Business Month honors generations of Black entrepreneurs, from historic districts like Greenwood to today’s innovators still facing barriers to capital and opportunity.

Millions lose food assistance as SNAP cuts take hold

Millions have lost SNAP benefits after new work rules and federal cuts, with children and Tennessee families hit hardest as states brace for rising costs.

Senate confirms Erica Schwartz to lead CDC amid turmoil, public health challenges

The Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director as the agency faces workforce losses, political pressure, and major public health threats.

California Sen. Padilla joins colleagues to introduce ‘bill’ imposing term limits on Supreme Court justices

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