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Today in History: May 28, Jackson signs Indian Removal Act

Today is Wednesday, May 28, the 148th day of 2025. There are 217 days left in the year.Today in history:On May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson...

Today in History: May 27, the Golden Gate Bridge opens

Today is Tuesday, May 27, the 147th day of 2025. There are 218 days left in the year.Today in history:On May 27, 1937, the newly completed Golden...

Commencement speakers reflect on EKU’s encouraging environment

RICHMOND — EKU celebrated more than 2,100 spring graduates at its commencement ceremonies held on May 15-16 at the Baptist Health Arena at Alumni...

Today in History: May 26, the World War II Dunkirk evacuation begins

Today is Monday, May 26, the 146th day of 2025. There are 219 days left in the year. This is Memorial Day.Today in history:On May 26, 1940,...

Today in History: May 25, George Floyd killed by Minneapolis police

Today is Sunday, May 25, the 145th day of 2025. There are 220 days left in the year.Today in history:On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a Black man,...

Today in History: May 24, the Uvalde school shooting

Today is Saturday, May 24, the 144th day of 2025. There are 221 days left in the year.Today in history:On May 24, 2022, an 18-year-old gunman...

Today in History: May 23, outlaws Bonnie and Clyde were killed in a...

Today is Friday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2025. There are 222 days left in the year.Today in history:On May 23, 1934, bank robbers Bonnie Parker...

EKU offers relief in aftermath of tornado

RICHMOND (May 22, 2025) — On Friday night, an EF-4 tornado ripped through Pulaski and Laurel Counties—merely hours after Eastern Kentucky...

Today in History: May 22, strongest earthquake recorded strikes Chile

Today is Thursday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2025. There are 223 days left in the year.Today in history:On May 22, 1960, the strongest earthquake...

Berea Independent School Board Member Sarah Rohrer (right) said the district has some work to do to recover financially, but that she is grateful for the progress that has been made so far. Board Chair J. Morgan echoed those sentiments, stating the prospect of recovering financially after one lean year is pretty remarkable.

Thomas: Berea Community Schools back on course

The Berea Independent School District is in for lean times next year, but if the right things happen, the beginning of financial recovery is in...

Outstanding employees earn EKU President’s Excellence Award

RICHMOND (May 21, 2025) — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) celebrated outstanding faculty and staff members at the annual President’s Excellence...

Today in History: May 21, Clara Barton founds American Red Cross

Today is Wednesday, May 21, the 141st day of 2025. There are 224 days left in the year.Today in history:On May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross was...

Today in History: May 20, Lincoln signs Homestead Act

Today in History: May 20, Lincoln signs Homestead ActBy The Associated Press undefinedToday is Tuesday, May 20, the 140th day of 2025. There are...

Today in History: May 19, West Virginia's Matewan Massacre

Today is Monday, May 19, the 139th day of 2025. There are 226 days left in the year.Today in history:On May 19, 1920, ten people were killed in a...

Today in History: May 18, Mount St. Helens erupts

Today is Sunday, May 18, the 138th day of 2025. There are 227 days left in the year.Today in history:On May 18, 1980, the Mount St. Helens volcano...

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