By John Carlson— To visit the city of Memphis is to come under the sway of two remarkable, and remarkably different, men. One is the late Elvis Presley. The other is the late Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elvis lived in Memphis in his mansion named Graceland, an aging but still beautiful dwelling located on an impressively sculpted estate. It’s a place anyone would want to visit. As for Rev. King, I don’t know where he lived. But he died…
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By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University’s Speech Team recently won its 12th consecutive state championship, claiming the title at the 2022 Indiana Forensic Association (IFA) State Tournament. This year’s state event, which was held virtually, included almost 100 student competitors from six universities. Ball State’s students competed in 59 individual events, advancing 52 to the final rounds and winning 15 state titles in all. Ball State’s forensics program—which is part of the College of Communication,…
By Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, Ind.— Muncie Symphony Orchestra and Marion Philharmonic Orchestra have joined forces as Orchestra Indiana, Scott Watkins announced during a press conference on March 1. “Music is a unifying power. It unifies people and gathers people together into a shared experience,” Watkins said during the announcement event. “One thing we wanted to do is share that—gather more people together, go into new communities and new neighborhoods, and unify people, share that music with people in other communities.”…
By City of Muncie Communications— MUNCIE, Ind.— Mayor Dan Ridenour has announced that after years of sitting empty, Southway Centre, the retail strip at 3705 S. Madison Street in south Muncie, is set to get a new name, new look and new businesses in an expansive redevelopment project to bring jobs and visitors to the area. The newly named plaza, The Markets on Madison, is getting a fresh look with cosmetic upgrades, outdoor lighting, and a kids’ play area. Plans…
The United States Capitol THE PRESIDENT: Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President, our First Lady and Second Gentleman. Members of Congress and the Cabinet. Justices of the Supreme Court. My fellow Americans. Last year COVID-19 kept us apart. This year we are finally together again. Tonight, we meet as Democrats Republicans and Independents. But most importantly as Americans. With a duty to one another to the American people to the Constitution. And with an unwavering resolve that freedom will always triumph over tyranny. Six days ago, Russia’s…
By SKOM— MUNCIE, Ind.—Lent is almost here. Do you really want to give up chocolate, meat, soda or wine for 40 days this spring? For observant Christians, foregoing something you love is a challenge meant to remind you of the sacrifices Jesus made. But, this year, there’s a guilt-free way to observe Lent that allows you to continue indulging. Instead of giving something up, the Soup Kitchen of Muncie is asking you to give something away during its 40 Days…
By Arrick Garringer— Registration for the 2022 Emergence Program is Now Open MUNCIE, Ind.—Shafer Leadership Academy (SLA), a local not-for-profit organization that provides inclusive leadership development so that people, organizations, and communities reach their full potential, is offering the 20th session of its signature leadership program. The program will run from April 5 to May 24, 2022. Emergence: Personal Foundations of Effective Leadership is SLA’s core leadership program. It is an eight-week highly interactive and engaging training opportunity ideal for emerging…
By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, Ind.—IU Health Ball Memorial will host its fourth annual Community LGBTQ+ Healthcare Seminar from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on March 3, 2022 in the Indiana Room at Minnetrista. Sam McCollum, peer recovery coach at IU Health Ball, will lead a panel discussion about substance use and recovery among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. The seminar will conclude with an open forum for questions and discussion. This event is free and open to…
By Amy Gibson— MUNCIE, Ind.—Imagine yourself coming into a building and realizing it’s 56 degrees inside and you serve kids. That’s what Club life was three weeks ago at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie – Madison St. Unit. Both boilers developed leaks and the staff spent most of their days running up and down to the basement every 30 minutes to get the boilers to 67 degrees. Those boilers were replaced, but that wasn’t in the budget for…
By Jonathon Bennett— Muncie, Ind. – Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 W. Main St., recently launched its own podcast: Cornercast, a monthly interview-style program with host Jonathon Bennett (“John Kafi”), who talks to Indiana artists and musicians about their artistic and community pursuits in the format of four segments: Artist of the Month, Mic Check, Local Focus, and Meet the Staff. The Artist of the Month segment spotlights the Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery on the second floor of Cornerstone Center for…