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Mississippi-based film depicting life, death of Meriwether Lewis to premiere this weekend
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 8—BALDWYN — Clark Richey of Baldwyn has heard the legends of the Natchez Trace throughout the course of his lifetime, growing up just miles away from the 444-mile stretch of ancient land ...
Escape artist Houdini is focus of final Chautauqua Book Discussion
The Times-Gazette via Yahoo News· 1 year agoASHLAND − Harry Houdini. So many people know his name, even nearly 100 years after his death. So...
O’Fallon Around Town - June 1 edition
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNoon Friday, June 2 is the deadline to appear in next week’s “Around Town” listing. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for...
An ever-changing ‘heartbeat.' How Churchill Downs’ Paddock has changed over 150 years
The Courier Journal via Yahoo Sports· 1 month agoAs Churchill Downs enters its 150th year of racing, one of its most well-known and highly trafficked...
Reckoning With the Kentucky Derby's Roots in Slavery
Time via Yahoo News· 1 month agoThe field breaks from the gate at the start of the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. Credit -...
Today in History: March 23, “Titanic” wins record-tying 11 Oscars
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 3 months agoToday in History Today is Saturday, March 23, the 83rd day of 2024. There are 283 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 23, 1998, “Titanic” tied an Academy Awards record ...
Today in History: October 11, Anita Hill accuses Thomas
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOn Oct. 11, 1986, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev opened two days of talks in Reykjavik, Iceland, concerning arms control and human rights. In 1809, just over ...
Small Nebraska town shaken by seemingly random slayings of Catholic priest, woman
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 5 months agoFORT CALHOUN, Neb. — The grisly killings of a retiree and then a priest has shocked everyone in tiny...
John Van Nostrand: We all need a goal, don't we?
Creston News Advertiser, Iowa via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 11—Mark another thing off my bucket list. Last week the family vacation was in northwest Oregon. My brother-in-law moved to Portland last year. We thought enough time had passed for him ...
Worth the Drive: Learn Kentucky history through these 5 monuments
The Courier Journal via Yahoo News· 2 months agoWhether you are in the mood to learn history or enjoy the state’s nature during a hike, Kentucky has a road trip-worthy monument just for you. Kentucky is rich in history, especially surrounding ...
