People and Milestones

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1540+ words) By Sydney Kodama | [email protected] Witney Schneidman’s new book starts out with a simple anecdote: him chatting with Nelson Mandela about Bill Clinton. Schneidman said he wound up in the role that led to such conversations by traveling to Africa during…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (449+ words) Acadian Companies, an employee-owned group that specializes in emergency medical services, healthcare, safety and security, welcomed the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs last month to its Lafayette headquarters to honor 19 veteran employees: Acadian Companies recently welcomed the Louisiana Department of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (591+ words) Pattons Fine Jewelry walks away with Top Design Awards for 4th year running. (PRESS RELEASE) BATON ROUGE, LA — Pattons Fine Jewelry seems to have a corner on top custom design for jewelers in the state of Louisiana, as award-winning creator Ara…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (392+ words) WEST PALM BEACH - For Kathy Groover, a retired Palm Beach County teacher, family reunions have always been about more than gathering around a table. They are about reconnecting the generations, preserving a family's history and making sure relatives of all…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (228+ words) The Louisiana Wildlife Federation and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries have announced that the 2026 Youth Hunter of the Year Award contest is now accepting applications. A panel of judges will name one boy and one girl who best…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1288+ words) By Sophia Cooper | [email protected] The COVID-19 pandemic, six years later, means something different for everyone who experienced it. For Alexandria native Allison and husband Brendan Kent, it meant meeting and falling in love with each other. “I think COVID was…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (659+ words) Paws in the Park returns to Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town on Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is guaranteed to be even bigger and better than years past. This year will have a little extra sparkle as it also marks…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (340+ words) Wedding trends often encompass decor and design, but this fall, wedding trends are focusing on memories and experiences for family, guests and the couple. Here are some of the newest trends to watch this fall wedding season. Both options allow…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (214+ words) Honorees have demonstrated remarkable leadership while making an impact in Virginia MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced that Virginia Business has selected Susan Charnaux, Chief People Officer at Appian, as a 2026 Women in Leadership Awards recipient. The…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (188+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. – A new cadet is coming up in the ranks at Virginia Tech within the next year. His name is Bedford, and he will be Growley IV when he wraps up his training. He is named in honor of…...