Sub-zero temperatures and icy roads are causing several school districts across central Indiana to cancel classes for a second day, including Indianapolis Public Schools, the township schools and several of the suburban districts, like Hamilton Southeastern. Many of the Christian and Parochial schools are operating on delays. TO SEE THE CLOSURE AND DELAY LIST, CLICK HERE .  IPS will continue […]

Hot on the heels of learning that New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton announced that he’s taking precautions after two of his officers were killed over the weekend by shooter, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, we’ve learned that one FOX affiliate TV station edited a news story to make it appear as if demonstrators, who are protesting police brutality and […]

 The family of one of those murdered New York City police officers is speaking out through faith and understanding. Richard Gonzales, the first cousin of slain NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos, 40, is offering a hand to accused cop killer Ismaaiyl Brinsley on behalf of their family. He says,  “we forgive him, the Ramos family forgives him because […]

Governor Mike Pence announced on Thursday that more than 2,000 jobs are heading to Indiana over the next few years, many of them right here in Indianapolis. Surrounded by several business executives, Pence also announced other economic development moves at the Statehouse including the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s record-breaking year-end results. Job commitments from companies around the country and the […]

Jeb Bush has announced he is exploring a run for President of the United States of America. Bush is the former governor of Florida and brother to the nation’s last Republican president, George W. Bush. He is the son of the first president from that political family, George H. W. Bush.  See his Tweet below: ### […]

The latest accuser stepping forward to talk about her experience with comedy legend Bill Cosby is higher profile than the rest. She is legendary Supermodel Beverly Johnson. She first told her story to magazine “Vanity Fair” and now ABC’s “Good Morning America” Friday morning. Johnson’s story is one of a potential boss, back in the […]

Hoosier entrepreneurial legend William “Bill” Mays will be remembered by the Indianapolis community today as his family and friends say goodbye during his funeral service. Located at Eastern Star Church’s west side campus at 5805 Cooper Road, Indianapolis, a calling gets underway this morning, Friday, Dec. 12, at 9:30 a.m. ending at 10:45 a.m.  Mays’ funeral service begins at 11 a.m. In lieu of […]

The Indianapolis Recorder has released the arrangements for Hoosier entrepreneurial legend, and Recorder Publisher/CEO, William “Bill” Mays. Viewings will be held on Thursday,  Dec. 11, from 3-8 p.m. and again on Friday morning Dec. 12, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. All will take place at Eastern Star […]

The brave workers battling the worst Ebola outbreak on record are being named TIME Magazine’s Persons of the Year.  TIME managing editor Nancy Gibbs told NBC’s “Today Show” Wednesday morning, the magazine chose the Ebola fighters based on their “courage, kindness and bravery.”  The risk of catching the deadly virus is 100 times higher for […]

The entrepreneur, known as “Indiana’s most successful Black businessman,” William G. “Bill” Mays, died Thursday evening on his 69th birthday. Mays was the owner and founder of Mays Chemical Company and had many other entrepreneurial ventures over the years including radio stations, a television station, golf courses, commercial and residential properties, and the historic Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper–one of the […]

The head of Indianapolis’ Ten Point Coalition has announced Thursday morning that he’s considering a bid for the top leadership post of the city. Reverend Charles Harrison made his announcement via Twitter.  Harrison and his organization have been active in the city with their efforts to curtail crime and bring support and healing to neighborhoods. His bid […]

The grand jury came back in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson Monday night deciding not to indict the police officer who shot an unarmed teenager in August. The St. Louis County prosecutor announced in the early 9 p.m. hour that there was “no sufficient evidence” to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the killing of […]