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New Name, Same Spirit: How a Lafayette Group is Turning Good Vibes Into Bigger Community Events

March 20, 2026

The story begins with Gus Rezende, a Brazilian who settled in Acadiana and grew a hospitality business that now includes popular spots like Central Pizza and Tropical Smoothie. With his long‑time partner B. J. Crist, the team launched a series of beloved festivals such as Sugar Jam and the Acadiana

entertainment

Bachelorette Show Cancelled After New Abuse Video

March 20, 2026

Disney Entertainment decided to stop airing the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” after a fresh clip showed Taylor Frankie Paul hitting her former partner, Dakota Mortensen, in front of their daughter. The video surfaced on Thursday and sparked fresh scrutiny of a case that has already involved

health

Flint Hospital’s Sky‑High Fundraiser

March 20, 2026

Hurley Medical Center is turning a real airport hangar into a fancy night of flying fun. The event, called “Come Fly with Me: A First Class Experience, ” will run from 6 to 10 p. m. on April 11 at Aerodesign Services in Flint. Guests will walk through a space that looks like it’s straight out

entertainment

Billionaires, Big Screens: Who’s Really Behind the Shows You Watch?

March 20, 2026

A recent big move in Hollywood saw Paramount CEO David Ellison, with help from his father, take over Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal means that a handful of very wealthy tech leaders now own everything from classic cartoons to major news outlets. The acquisition brings a huge catalog of shows, m

crime

Hiscox Manager Accused of False Testimony in Greek Court

March 20, 2026

A former Hiscox employee is now the focus of a Greek court case. The judge says he may have lied while helping Greece try to send a former colleague back to Bermuda. The case involves Yuval Abraham, who used to run the company’s finance in Bermuda. He is said to have taken about $1. 8 milli

politics

School Board Race Stays Unchanged After Recount

March 20, 2026

The election for the Forsyth County Board of Education ended without any shift in results, even after a formal recount was carried out. Both candidates had their votes tallied again by the county clerk’s office, and the final numbers matched those from the initial count. This means that the ca

health

Kids and Their Screens: What the Numbers Say

March 20, 2026

A new study that looked at 153 pieces of research shows that spending time on social media can raise the chances of kids feeling sad, acting out, or even harming themselves. The researchers found that teens between 12 and 15 are especially at risk, while younger children show weaker links. The resea

crime

Fire at Czech Weapon Plant Sparks Investigation

March 20, 2026

A blaze erupted overnight in an industrial complex 120 km east of Prague, prompting officials to consider it a possible intentional attack. Firefighters responded swiftly and reported that no one was injured, though the fire spread to a neighboring building before being brought under control.

politics

Hungary Calls Out Russian Ex‑Interpreter in Election Watch

March 20, 2026

The Hungarian Helsinki Committee (HHC) has warned the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) that a former interpreter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Daria Boyarskaya, should be removed from its election observation team in Hungary. The move comes ahead of a critical vote o

celebrities

Celebrities Who Turned a Year Older on March 20

March 20, 2026

Spike Lee celebrated his 69th birthday, a milestone that comes after decades of filmmaking and a long‑time loyalty to the New York Knicks since 1985. Holly Hunter, now 68, added another year to her career while also playing a Federation captain on “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. ” Model Kathy I