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by Roy Nelson Jr. With the recent exposure and success of some of Omaha’s brightest stars on the hardwood, it seems that Nebraska may be on the verge of becoming a basketball goldmine to be reckoned with in the nation. With players like Hunter Sallis, Saint Thomas, and Chucky Hepburn receiving national recognition, as well […]
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By Velma J. Sanders “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” The breath of life is life that God has imparted to every human being. It is that which activates man and gives to […]
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Shots/vaccinations, masks, social distance, and hand washing is all a result of COVID-19 and life goes on. There are many nationally recognized persons who were born in Omaha. Malcolm Little/Malcom X is one of those people. In the top right corner in the area backed by the Black Lives Matter matting is a sign that […]
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The Broadway League Hires Gennean Scott as Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The Broadway League is pleased to announce that after an extensive nationwide search conducted by Arts Consulting Group, Gennean Scott will join the trade organization as the first Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. She will officially start on July 6, 2021. Ms. Scott […]
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Family of the Week: The Jones Family Happy 99th Birthday Bennie Jones April is a significant month on many fronts. On Saturday, April 17, 2021, Bennie Jones Sr, celebrated 99 years of life. He’s was recognized with a Drive by and Honk Happy Birthday Parade. A month prior to the parade, he answered 99 “Happy […]
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Governor Pete Ricketts appointed Tressa M. Alioth of Bennington as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District (Douglas County). Alioth, 47, has worked as deputy county attorney in the Douglas County Attorney’s Office since 1998. Her most recent responsibilities with the office have included serving as lead prosecutor in felony trials and supervising a […]
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The Metropolitan Community College Foundation has named Marco Kpeglo LeRoc the recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award, an annual recognition given to a graduate whose achievement, service and commitment to MCC and the community is exemplary. LeRoc is a 2007 graduate of MCC with an associate degree in Accounting and is an emerging leader […]
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John Jasper Long Jr., age 95, the son of John Sr. and Corra (Meeks) Long, was born October 22, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away April 30, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska John was preceded in death by his parents: John Sr. and Cora; brothers: Harold, Alfred, Donald; sister, Barbara. He is survived by his […]
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ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. Rev. Willie Morris, Pastor 2842 Monroe Street Omaha, NE 68107 Off: (402) 5734-3399 Email: admin@allenchapelomaha.org Sunday School………………………9:00 a.m. Sunday Praise & Worship…..10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study…………..8:00 p.m. via teleconference, dial-in number 563-999-2090 and access code 576989 MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH 2019 Burdette Street Omaha, NE 68110 Ph: 402-342-0018 Worship Service ………….10:00 a.m. […]
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