Dyed-in-the-wool segregationist Georgia Gov. Lester Maddox was not happy. He raged, “I don’t see how this fight could take place anywhere in the United States of America” and proclaimed ...

“He was cool under pressure and didn’t back away from a war of words.” Segregationist politician Lester Maddox walked off one show. Feminist actress Lily Tomlin walked off another. In the ...

He ran for governor in 1966 — losing to arch-segregationist Lester Maddox — and then immediately focused on the next campaign. Carter had spoken out against church segregation as a Baptist ...

Carter was the first US president to be born in a hospital. Champion of human rights, especially regarding the governments of South Korea, Iran, Argentina, South Africa and Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).

He ran for governor in 1966 — losing to arch-segregationist Lester Maddox — and then immediately focused on the next campaign. Carter had spoken out against church segregation as a Baptist deacon and ...

Beyonce and Shakira both brought their kids to the 2025 Grammys, and plenty of other celebs have had their children as plus ...

La Salle, Barrington, Portsmouth, Coventry, South Kingstown, West Warwick, Cranston East and North Smithfield all win in boys ...

East Providence outscored Portsmouth, 16-13, down the stretch to tie it at 55-55 after regulation, forcing the first extra session. It was 59-59 after the first overtime. Conheeny finished with 24 ...

Local schools released the names of students honored with academic awards. Students in elementary schools include: Blue Ridge ...