More Than a Report: Toledo Public Schools Tells Its Own Story
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter When people think of school, they often picture grades on a paper or letters on a report card. But just like a person can’t be summed up in a […]
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University of Mississippi Unveils Plaque to Honor Black Student Protest
Special to The Truth The University of Mississippi unveiled a plaque commemorating a 1970 campus protest by Black students at Fulton Chapel. A ceremony was held on Tuesday, Sept. 2, outside Fulton Chapel, where the […]
Joining Forces at Laurie’s Place to Help Moms, Babies and Dads
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor Laurie’s Place officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony this past May. However, the resource center took another step forward in providing services for numerous area residents with a Resource […]
From Foster Care to HBCU: SC State Freshman Finds Support Through Move-In Day Mafia
Special to The Truth Jailah Pinto of New Jersey moved through numerous foster homes before joining Bulldog Nation. When Jailah Pinto arrived at South Carolina State University from New Jersey this fall, she carried little […]
Schools Are Back in Session
The Truth Staff Students are returning to class this week and the first day at Toledo Public Schools on Monday brought together the youngsters with some community leaders at MLK Academy for Boys and Ella […]
Owens President Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Start of BSN Program in State of the College Address
Owens Community College president Dr. Dione Somerville welcomed in a special year with the State of the College address, delivered at both campuses on Monday. The 2025-26 academic year is the 60th anniversary of Owens […]
The Scott Alumni Reunion
The Truth Staff Once again, Scott High School alumni came out to celebrate their experiences at the school and with their school mates during the annual Alumni Weekend this past weekend. On Friday the members […]
Empowered Wellness Foundation Holds “Rise and Thrive” Health Fair
The Truth Staff On Saturday, August 9, the recently founded Empowered Wellness Foundation, Inc. hosted its first ever “Rise and Thrive” Community Health and Wellness Fair at the Wayman Palmer YMCA – an event designed […]
Make America Decent Again – to the Graduates – 2025
By June Boyd Guest column Congratulations, to all of you, from kindergarten to medical school. The world is yours to lead, enjoy, and to be treated fairly. Today, in America, things are not going too […]
What We Lose—and What Our Kids Gain—When Phones Leave the Classroom
By Steven Flagg Guest Column My wife and I raised our millennial children during a different time. Back then, the biggest battles we faced were around too much TV and the early days of instant […]