Jackson County Legislator Sean Smith has entered the race for Congress, becoming the first major Republican to announce a bid for the seat currently held by longtime Democrat Emanuel Cleaver.

So, let’s take a trip down memory lane and get into the events that went completely off-script at the Oscars! Before we get into the list, we want to quickly give a run-down of this year’s Oscars and ...

From the silent films of Norman Studios to a new generation of storytellers, Jacksonville’s Black independent film scene is undergoing a quiet resurgence.

The Junior Theater Festival celebrated a record-breaking year in 2026 and has unveiled its upcoming dates for 2027. The event showcases young talent and fosters growth in theater arts.

An East Texas man was killed and another local man is in jail after a traffic altercation turned deadly last week in Tyler.  As the investigation remains underway, here’s a […] ...

Smith scored twice in Penn State's 5-4 shootout loss to the University of Michigan on Friday. Smith has been an excellent goal-scorer from the blue line with 10 goals and 19 points over 25 appearances ...

There are quite a few star quarterbacks in the NFL right now, but one former Super Bowl champion believes there is only one ‘elite’ guy that is currently active. Former Dallas Cowboys running back ...

It took a lot for Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd to talk Kate Jackson into reuniting for Charlie’s Angels 50th anniversary, a source tells Examiner. But they did! The iconic trio are set to make a rare ...

Upsets and surprises add some last-minute drama to the Oscar race. Meanwhile The Studio and The Pitt top the TV awards.

The Seattle Seahawks have bigger fish to fry, and on Sunday they will be playing on the biggest stage in the world as they take on the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. That used to be the ...

WBEZ, Poetry Foundation and University Club of Chicago present “Patti Smith: An Evening of Songs and Stories” with Tony Shanahan and Jackson Smith. Patti will be joined in conversation with Jeff ...

Former Baltimore Ravens defensive line coach Mike Smith effusively praised Lamar Jackson, from his talent to the legacy that he will leave whenever he retires. While speaking to podcast host Bobby ...