Mater Academy Inc. submitted notices signaling its intent to co-locate in eight Polk County public schools by August 2027.

Through humor, empathy and innovation, this educator transforms virtual teaching into a deeply personal experience.

Driven by a vision of expansion “from sea to shining sea,” President James K. Polk set his sights on Mexico. When U.S. troops ...

The Hawkins County Courthouse, built in 1836, stands as a testament to Greek Revival architecture and the enduring power of local government. Its imposing columns and symmetrical design make it look ...

The Civil War and after, the coal-mining boom and more. This is part two of a series written by Carolyn Krause.

Polk County Public Schools and its employee union are at an impasse over state funds for teacher raises. The district offered a $542 annual raise for eligible teachers, while the union is pushing for ...

A Polk County teacher is under investigation after a video of her singing a song to a Black kindergartner went viral. The song included the lyrics, "You look like a monkey, and you smell like one, too ...

The 2025 high school football season is in full stride in Polk County, Florida and we will be reporting on the top performers throughout the season and asking you to vote each week to name our Polk ...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A high school teacher in Lakeland was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography on Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. Eddie Chirino, 34, taught ...

Celebrate James K. Polk with a whole hog BBQ, shop for comics and toys, dig for dinosaur fossils or fend off a hoard of zombies in Maury County this weekend. 1. Dark Horse Dinner at Polk Home The ...

Long before the Trump Administration's efforts to mute the history of U.S. slavery, Congress banned discussion of the topic.

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A Polk County man will serve more than 12 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing a family member back in 2005. Luis Miguel Meza, 54, was found guilty on two ...