As the purpose and meaning of the 14th Amendment are once again debated, it’s well worth learning more about one of its primary authors: George S. Boutwell.

National Book Award-winning novel, 'James,' Percival Everett grapples with philosophical and metaphysical questions as well ...

The recent shakeup at The Kennedy Center had cast some doubt on Conan O’Brien’s upcoming Mark Twain Prize, but it appears to ...

Long, long time ago in a small town in northeast Iowa a rookie high school English teacher was preparing a captivating lesson in American literature, specifically showcasing the writing and ...

After a well-reviewed emcee debut, the Golden Globes are bringing back Nikki Glaser to host the 2026 ceremony.

The Benton Franklin Health District gave six failing grades in food safety inspections of restaurants and other establishments selling food in the Tri-Cities area March 1-7. The health district’s food ...

An old new idea returns with El Paso County sheriff's deputies setting up street checkpoints to catch unlicensed, uninsured ...

Oh Kumbaya! There is common ground for those who voted for, or against, Donald Trump to be President of the United States again. First, we can all agree that he won the election. Second, Kamala ...

A 1936 cottage in San Antonio, a 1925 stucco house in University City and a condo in Atlanta.

Bridge rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin on I-72 over Mark Twain Memorial Bridge in mid-April, weather permitting.

The new Ben Sapp Memorial Trail will be a 1.1-mile hiking-only trail that traverses woodlands and prairie features. The team ...

The best cities to retire in the Midwest offer low cost of living, including housing prices, plus the amenities and cultural ...