Inspectors who visited Southwestern Seminary on April 7 say they will recommend lifting SACSCOC sanctions, President David S. Dockery wrote; the accreditor’s board still must vote. The decision now rests with the commission’s trustees after a multi‑year monitoring process.

El Paso’s fire department now holds an ISO Class 1 rating — the highest designation — joining a small group of U.S. departments with top-tier fire protection and accreditation.

A Romulus homeowner says raw sewage and mold have damaged her manufactured home at West Village Estates while city inspectors flagged hazards. Residents and advocates want clearer enforcement and relocation help.

State WARN filings list 296 Sodexo food-service employees at four HCA hospitals in Harris County, with separations set for June 13, 2026. Local reemployment resources are standing by.

Charlotte‑Mecklenburg’s animal shelter says it’s at capacity and is urging residents to adopt, foster or donate to ease overcrowding. Officials warn animals are spending longer in kennels and becoming stressed.

The 24th Spring Fever takes over Plant Street April 11–12 with vendors, a Kid Zone and volunteer-run programming.

Liberty Mutual Foundation unveiled a $600 million endowment to steady and expand grants, focusing on housing, workforce and climate resiliency in Boston.

ECU Health's sale of its home health and hospice services to Liberty may touch about 160 jobs and shifts the Service League Hospice House to a new operator.

The Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office says 17 children under 5 were involved in water incidents since 2025 and five died. County partners are stepping up inspections and swim safety programs.

A candlelight vigil in New York marked the first anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub collapse that killed 236; families pressed for justice as the club's owners face manslaughter charges.

Nearly 60% of Texas high school seniors have filed the FAFSA this year, putting the state on pace to break records while advocates warn immigrant families still face barriers. Outreach and tuition‑promise programs are driving the surge.

Franklin’s sanitation crews have collected nearly 3,200 tons of brush since the January ice storm and are running extra pickups; the city has schedules and safety guidance online.

A Blue Crew member says a longtime fan known as Dancing Larry repeatedly crossed the line during Madison Square Garden segments and that management failed to protect staff.