Muncie’s NAACP branch continues its fight for a diverse future
By Katherine Hill / February 15, 2024Muncie’s NAACP branch reflects on its past and looks toward the future.
Muncie’s NAACP branch reflects on its past and looks toward the future.
When Troy Malone’s three year correctional sentence was up in 2003, he was certain of one thing: The life that led him there was not the life he wanted to live.
Fruit jar and bottle collectors from across the country build camaraderie
Unity Week aims to challenge perspectives on matters of diversity, inclusivity, and solidarity in an evolving social climate. Unity Week 2024 marks the 44th annual Unity Week celebration at Ball State University.
After turning to volunteering following the death of three loved ones, Charlotte McKnight said her life changed. Leigh Edwards, director of community engagement for the Muncie Mission, said the non-profit served 91,153 meals to residents of the Mission and other community guests in 2022.
It's been six months since a major industrial fire in Richmond pushed a huge plume of smoke over the city, but now, cleanup crews from the Environmental Protection Agency are ready to pick up the pieces in early November.
As mid-terms wrap up and finals are just around the corner, the Ball State Counseling Center is offering ways to destress.
A Ball State homecoming tradition made its way back to Emens Auditorium Friday for the 36th year.
Ball State is kicking off homecoming week with a food truck event.
Shawna Waters is in her second year with Second Harvest Food Bank. She applied after hearing about an inspiring program called “The Big Idea Initiative” and she now leads the effort that spans 44 schools across eight counties.
In early 2023, Ball State Badminton Club was just getting off the ground and now, to start the new school year, the club and its founder have focused on doing what they can to make the club known.
On Thursday, the Muncie Optimist Club held their annual Free Fall Break Skate at the Gibson Arena.
The Sectional trophy is coming back to the lady tigers soccer team for the first time since 2020.
Election season is in full swing as voters can cast their ballots starting Wednesday
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), there were 49,449 deaths by suicide in 2022. In 2021, there were 1.7 million suicide attempts reported by the CDC. The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (NAASP) and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline suggest five steps to help support those considering suicide.
Almost two months after a mass shooting at a block party left one dead and 18 injured, emotions are still high and families continue to look for answers.
Justin E. Bonner was arrested in connection to the shooting that occurred at a party at E. Willard St. and S. Hackley St. on July 30 according to a press release from Muncie Police Department.
Minnetrista is holding a free Garden Fair today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. as well as having it on May 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some of the available activities include live music, food, a beer and wine garden, selfie stations, local vendors and more. “This is definitely one of the bigger events that we hold,” Lindsey Horan, vice president of community engagement said.
The Heart of Indiana United Way’s Annual Community Baby Diaper Drive will have drop-off locations around Ball State between May 1 and June 2.
The Minnetrista Farmers Market is a way to bring about local community and provide small businesses steady income. The next farmers market is scheduled for Apr. 15 from 9 a.m. to Noon inside Minnetrista. The outdoor markets will begin May 6 at the same time every week.
