A blind cook-off on March 28 will let neighbors taste and vote to decide who may lease and run the historic People’s Bar-B-Que in Overtown.

HISD will place every 6th and 7th grader on an accelerated math pathway beginning fall 2026, aiming to have students take Algebra I in eighth grade. District leaders cite research tying early algebra to better postsecondary outcomes.

Napa County officials say several mailed property‑tax checks were stolen, altered and cashed. The county urges residents to use e‑checks or confirm mailed payments online immediately.

Jeff Webb, the Memphis founder of Varsity Spirit and a leading figure in modern competitive cheer, has died at 75. His death closes a half-century that built an industry now facing both acclaim and legal scrutiny.

Dan Boone, Trevecca’s president since 2005, announced he will retire and remain through the 2026–27 academic year as the university launches a national search.

A Maryland bill to stock tampons in both men’s and women’s public restrooms has split Annapolis, with supporters citing access and critics warning about costs.

Relatives say more than 200 remains are still entombed at Shawnee’s Fairview Mausoleum after a court-ordered relocation stalled; families want a timetable and a point of contact.

A March 18 sworn declaration from Maya Kowalski accuses her former lead attorney of inappropriate conduct as the 'Take Care of Maya' case heads back to court. The filing raises new questions about lawyer conduct and financing.

Five faculty in UTHSC’s occupational-therapy program resigned after students raised complaints of verbal abuse; the university has hired search firms to find replacements.

Cuyahoga County launched a Financial Empowerment Center offering free one‑on‑one counseling to help residents tackle debt and build savings, seeded by a $150K grant.

A Cesar Chavez statue was dismantled at the Dallas Farmers Market after new reporting revived allegations about the labor leader. Vendors say the takedown happened quickly and without broad public input.

An elevator outage at The Portland in downtown St. Petersburg has left upper-floor residents climbing dozens of flights and missing appointments; replacement parts are expected this weekend.

Council members heard from parents and providers about long waits, higher tuition and a shrinking supply of child‑care slots. A city analysis shows deep shortages — especially for infants.