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Skits and Bits: Leprosy is found in Slayden, TN
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (139+ words) u201c Skits and Bitsu201d " Little Bits of News and History u2013 Some you may remember, some you may have forgotten and some you may have never heard of before; but all of which took place somewhere, sometime, throughout the years. Jan. 4, 1867 u2013 Dr. E. W. Ridings…...
Map of the 11. 60-acre tract on New Bowers Road
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (211+ words) the-dispatch. com The map shows the location of the 11. 60-acre tract on New Bowers Road approved for rezoning by the Davidson County Board of Commissioners. - To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Best trending stories from…...
How beer fueled the American Revolution
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (711+ words) Tea is the beverage we usually associate with the patriots who protested and fought for independence from British rule. But did you know beer also played a role in the American Revolution? A lot of history buffs are aware of…...
Dr. Joycelyn Elders broke barriers, made waves as first African American U. S. surgeon general | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (81+ words) Dr. Joycelyn Elders broke barriers, made waves as first African American U. S. surgeon general The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 50 for 250: Dr. Joycelyn Elders Dr. Joycelyn Elders broke barriers, made waves as first African American U. S. surgeon general EDITOR'S NOTE: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette will run…...
Dr. Joycelyn Elders broke barriers, made waves as first African American U. S. surgeon general | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (81+ words) Dr. Joycelyn Elders broke barriers, made waves as first African American U. S. surgeon general Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 50 for 250: Dr. Joycelyn Elders Dr. Joycelyn Elders broke barriers, made waves as first African American U. S. surgeon general EDITOR'S NOTE: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette will run…...
Appalachia's Coalfields: The Projections Are Becoming Reality
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (511+ words) The 60-county region as defined by the ARC's original Central Appalachia designation entered 2025 with an estimated combined population of just over 1. 8 million, down from its 2020 census baseline. That roughly 49, 000-person reduction in five years is nearly as large as the…...
100 years of Yarrawonga Health being recorded
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (134+ words) Cobram Courier For 100 years, Yarrawonga Health has proudly cared for and supported this community and now they are launching a community-wide call-out to help preserve a century of local history. In celebration of this incredible milestone, they are looking back…...
Major events coming to New York for America 250
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (101+ words) Lohud Major events coming to New York for America 250 Gov. Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to take part in events across the state commemorating America's 250th birthday, with more than 200 activities, exhibitions and historical programs planned throughout 2026. The celebrations range…...
All of these inventions came from the spread of Islam
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (225+ words) While much of Europe was stuck in the Dark Ages, the spread of Islam led to innovations in math, science, and medicine. These are the inventions we're still using today. Thanks to the efforts of the caliphs, cities such as…...
ANOTHER VIEWPOINT: Honor sacrifices of D-Day veterans
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (169+ words) The Facts Rows of white crosses fill the landscape at the American Cemetery in Coleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. As dawn was breaking in Europe 82 years ago, members of what journalist Tom Brokaw would call The Greatest Generation boarded landing…...