Dr. Norman C. Francis, who led Xavier University for nearly 50 years and advised eight presidents, has died at 94.

Two Southeast Texas players each claimed $1 million on Texas Lottery scratch-offs; winning tickets were sold in Conroe and the Plum Grove area. Retailers may be eligible for bonuses.

Trainee Carsen Beckman is recognized by the Brookfield Fire Department for his dedication to community service and ongoing personal and professional development in firefighting.

A new Charlotte nonprofit of foster parents says Mecklenburg County is failing kids — missed check‑ins, long waits and staff turnover have spurred a grassroots push for faster placements.

Goldman Sachs will stop weighing race, gender and sexual orientation in board searches after a private deal with a conservative shareholder group. The change follows legal and political shifts that have weakened formal DEI mandates.

A VyStar–TransUnion study finds 62% of Jacksonville respondents spend at or above their income and only 48% can reliably pay bills on time.

The city will distribute 1,000 Ring doorbells and lifetime subscriptions to older Philadelphians through PCA, part of a national pilot officials say will boost home safety.

Wake County EMS will roll out a phone-based triage system in March to prioritize life-threatening 911 calls and route low-acuity callers to nurse navigators.

Elevator failures left seniors trapped in a six‑story Tampa building, exposing maintenance and oversight problems.

Pittsburgh’s school board reopened debate this week over a Future‑Ready plan that could close nine buildings; directors narrowed a list of questions to send to the superintendent.

The Apex Police Department celebrated National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, highlighting the pivotal role of SROs in school safety and student mentorship on social media.

Garner, NC Police honored their School Resource Officers on National SRO Appreciation Day, highlighting their role in safety and relationship-building in schools.

Wentzville, Missouri, is increasing DWI patrols to improve road safety and prevent drunk driving, a message shared by the local police on social media.