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Summer Fun Unleashed: Rosenwald High Hosts Enthralling Second Annual Community Picnic

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — A warm, festive atmosphere enveloped Rosenwald High School on Saturday as the local community gathered to celebrate the second annual Summer Explosion Community Picnic. With clear skies overhead, families from across the area convened to enjoy a day filled with fun, games, and camaraderie. The event, originally conceived to celebrate the Fourth of July, has quickly become a cherished tradition. According to organizers, the initial outing was such a hit that …

Bay County NAACP Ignites Community Spirit with 3rd Annual Youth Summer Explosion

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — The Bay County NAACP recently hosted its 3rd Annual Youth Summer Explosion, transforming Daffin Park Clubhouse into a vibrant hub of activity, education, and community spirit. The event, held on Saturday, attracted families from across the region, eager to engage in a day filled with educational activities, entertaining games, and more. Local community leaders and the Panama City Police Department participated, with officers bringing along their community outreach trailer. Such involvement …

Chisholm Trail Arts Council’s Annual Arts Explosion Week Almost Full: Exclusive Art Classes for Youth This July

Duncan, Oklahoma — The Chisholm Trail Arts Council’s annual Arts Explosion week is pacing towards a sold-out event as parents and young enthusiasts hurry to secure the remaining spots. Slated for July 15-19 at the Stephens County Fair and Expo Center, the event promises a vibrant array of creative activities centered on a Western theme, tailored to engage young artists across different age groups. This year’s Arts Explosion will cater to three distinct groups based …

Jury Convicts Man of Double Homicide Following Dispute at Jackson’s Annual St. Paddy’s Parade

JACKSON, Miss. — In a courtroom close to the festive streets that hosted last year’s Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade, a Hinds County jury delivered a guilty verdict in a case that left two young men dead. Jordan Cummins was found guilty Wednesday of the murders of Joshua Spann, 27, and Auden Simpkins, 23, turning a celebratory event into a scene of tragedy. The fatal incident occurred near the parade route, where the festivities were overshadowed …

Controversy Sweeps Alaska’s Annual Sled Dog Race After Multiple Dog Deaths

Anchorage, Alaska – The annual Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska, known for its grueling 1,000-mile test of endurance across frozen wilderness, has faced criticism and controversy following the deaths of three dogs during the race and five more during training this year. The tragic incidents have sparked debates surrounding the ethics of making animals pull heavy sleds for hundreds of miles in subzero temperatures, drawing attention to the darker side of the state’s beloved …

Remembering New London: Honoring the Victims of the 1937 Explosion with Annual Memorial Program

New London, Texas – In a small East Texas community, the memory of a tragic event has been largely suppressed. Nearly 87 years ago, a devastating explosion took the lives of almost 300 students and faculty members, including Ardyth Davidson, the sister of John Davidson who was born three years after the tragedy. Despite growing up with minimal knowledge of the incident, the impact of the explosion still resonates within the community. John Moore, a …

Annual ‘Gospel Explosion’ Event to Light Up PSU Campus Again

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Gospel fans in Pittsburg, Kansas can look forward to the return of the annual “Gospel Explosion” event to Pittsburg State University. The event, which aims to celebrate the rich tradition of gospel music, is set to take place on November 15, 2022, at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts on the university campus. The “Gospel Explosion” event will feature a lineup of talented gospel artists and performers from the local community …

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London, UK – The Testimony true crime newsletter is offering a 75% discount on an annual subscription in their January sale. This newsletter covers some of the UK’s most important unsolved crimes, providing chilling true crime stories directly to subscribers’ inboxes. Testimony has previously tackled cases such as the mysterious disappearance of a man after kissing his girlfriend goodbye, as well as the tragic murders of Yorkshire children, with their killers still at large. Each …