NEW ORLEANS  (AP) — People across Louisiana sought to process the news that one of the Saints’ much-loved players, former defensive end Will Smith, was shot in the back

DeSoto High School defensive back Ben Jessie was named one of 64 North Texas high school scholar-athletes by the National Football Foundation (NFF) Gridiron Club of Dallas. Jessie

By Charlene Crowell (NNPA News Wire Columnist) Every once in a while a congressional committee hearing can almost seem like a time to grab your popcorn and a

Nearly 300 local judges and lawyers will be on hand Friday, April 29, as Judge Catharina Haynes, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, presents

Parkland expert urges prevention and early detection DALLAS – Next time you visit your doctor or dentist it might be a good idea to inquire about screening for

More than 350 volunteers will participate at the Trinity River Conservation Corps – 2nd Annual Corporate Day of Service on Friday, April 15 to work alongside corporate leaders,

By Erick Johnson (The Chicago Crusader, NNPA Member) The roof is coming apart. The creaky wooden porch is aging with growing cracks. And the navy blue paint that

DALLAS — Dallas ISD teacher is among the top 10 finalists in one of the most prestigious national teacher recognition programs in the country. Eric Hale, a third-grade Math and

Thank you for the mail.  Thank you for your continued support of our nation’s charter schools.  It is no secret that I am a charter school fan.  One

CRUZ, SANDERS ANGLE FOR WINS IN WISCONSIN PRIMARIES (AP) — Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Bernie Sanders are angling for victories in Tuesday’s Wisconsin presidential primaries that could