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Top Sci-Fi Shows of the 2020s That Actually Made Us Think

July 6, 2026

The 2020s have given us more sci-fi shows than ever before, but not all of them stuck the landing. Some tried too hard to predict the future, while others got lost in their own ideas. The best ones didn’t just rely on flashy tech or space battles—they dug into real human questions. Shows like "3 Bod

business

Changes in Louisiana's Business and Healthcare Scene

July 6, 2026

South Louisiana is seeing fresh faces and new roles in key organizations. Pelican Credit Union has elevated Missy Matherne to senior vice president over finance, risk, and payments. Her background includes stints as CFO at Louisiana Federal Credit Union and finance VP at Jefferson Financial Credit U

education

Kids Design Bottles, Golfers Play for Forests

July 5, 2026

St. Charles students are invited to draw or create a digital design for reusable water bottles that will be handed out at the local Scarecrow Weekend festival. The community group plans to give away 1, 600 bottles, each featuring the winning artwork, between October 9 and 11. Students can download a

opinion

Anchorage’s Quiet Upgrade: More Jobs, Cleaner Streets, and Downtown Revival

July 5, 2026

Anchorage isn’t the same city it was five years ago. Where crime and blight once dominated headlines, today’s version looks and feels different. Prosecutors now fill every city-required role, and police response times have improved after years of understaffing. Illegal camps—once breeding grounds fo

environment

Why South Carolina's Native Plants Matter More Than You Think

July 5, 2026

South Carolina's plant sale success shows people want more locally grown greenery. But what makes these plants so special? Native plants are species that naturally grew in the area before European settlement. They've spent centuries adapting to the local soil, weather, and wildlife. This long relati

entertainment

Peter Drury: A British Voice with a Quiet Heritage

July 4, 2026

Peter Drury is best known for turning football broadcasts into poetic moments, but his personal story is less talked about. He was born on 24 September 1967 in the county of Essex, a place that shaped his early life. While some say Braintree and others Witham, both towns lie within the same re

education

A New Bus Brings Trips to All Kids

July 4, 2026

Cottage Grove’s Circle of Friends, a nonprofit that helps children with severe disabilities learn and grow, has won more than $170 000 from the federal government to buy a special school bus. The money comes through Section 5310 and was approved unanimously by the Lane Transit District Board, showin

entertainment

Lanterns: A New Sci‑Fi Adventure That Feels Like True Detective

July 4, 2026

Lanterns is set to launch on HBO on August 16, 2026. The series follows the Green Lantern Corps from DC Comics and promises a mix of mystery, drama, and superhero action. The creators have compared its dual timelines to the first season of True Detective, where two investigators are shown at differe

crime

Clearing past mistakes: Free help to remove old criminal records in Dallas

July 4, 2026

Dallas County is running its tenth Expunction Expo soon, offering people a chance to erase old criminal records. For a decade, the event has helped locals move forward by removing stains from their past. Clearing a record can unlock doors to jobs, better housing, and even college admissions. Not ev

education

Bright Minds Power a New Future

July 3, 2026

David Chudoba, a senior at Niles West High School, has always leaned toward math and science. When the Exelon Foundation invited him to a weeklong STEM Academy, he jumped at the chance to explore engineering prospects. The program unfolded at DePaul University and the ComEd Training Center from Jun