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Southern Living ranks the best new barbecue joints, named restaurant in Asheville


Southern Living ranks the best new barbecue joints, named restaurant in Asheville

ASHEVILLE – Eastern North Carolina has long been lauded for its barbecue, and this summer, a barbecue restaurant in Western North Carolina is proving that smoky, delicious options can be found in the Blue Ridge Mountains. On August 22, Southern Living magazine released its list of the best new barbecue joints in the South. Contributing […]

New shops breathe new life into the century-old building in Hattiesburg


New shops breathe new life into the century-old building in Hattiesburg

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) – A century-old building in historic downtown Hattiesburg will soon be home to a new grocery store, performing arts studio and office space. Prospect on Main is scheduled to open this fall in the old Heidelberg building on the 500 block of Main Street. David Shemper is behind the project. He […]

A call for caution on this Labor Day


A call for caution on this Labor Day

Skylar Smith | Specially for Lake Travis View As evening fell, the skies began to fade into twilight, and the Johnson family was winding down a pleasant day on Lake Travis. Their children were exhausted after spending the day tubing and swimming. But as they were returning to their mooring in a familiar cove, their […]

Beautify Barren County presents latest projects


Beautify Barren County presents latest projects

GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – Beautify Barren County, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the county’s natural beauty and environment, showcased its latest projects during a community event Thursday evening. Founded about a year ago, the 501(c)3 organization introduced new plans aimed at revitalizing public spaces and fostering pride in Barren County communities. The event at […]

Wayne County High School students exhibited artwork at the DIA


Wayne County High School students exhibited artwork at the DIA

The Detroit Institute of Arts hosted its third annual Wayne County High School Art Exhibition from June 21 to July 21, 2024. The exhibition featured 80 works by Wayne County High School art students Julia Roeder | Special report for the Free Press The house in Bloomfield Hills features original art by Cranbrook artists and […]

Craft Memorial Library celebrates Dolly Day and invites local children to sign up for the Imagination Library


Craft Memorial Library celebrates Dolly Day and invites local children to sign up for the Imagination Library

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) – The Craft Memorial Library is celebrating Dolly Day with a reading and by registering our area children for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 600 Commerce Street. Craft Memorial Library Director Eva McGuire and featured reader Diane Landy stopped by to […]