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At FUTA Lecture, Experts Canvass Use of Artificial Intelligence to Drive Food Security Initiative
The Permanent Secretary ,Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, has described Artificial Intelligence as a transformative tool with the potential for modernizing Nigeria’s agricultural systems. He spoke as the...

NYRA Teams Up to Benefit Regional Food Bank
The New York Racing Association will partner with local and regional supermarket chain Market 32 and Price Chopper during the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course to benefit the Regional Food Bank. Each time the three horse wins the second race on...
CUPE 5512 grills up gratitude at Elgin Park community barbecue
The community barbecue marked the end of the school year for many families in the region, offering a chance for both school staff and the public to come together and celebrate the end of a successful academic year. MOOSE JAW — The sun was shining...

Sen. Pickstock: The Matter of Food Security is National Priority
Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas remains committed to improving food security, with a collective goal shared by CARICOM countries to reduce the region’s food import bill by 25 percent by 2030. Executive Chairman of the Bahamas...

Thunder in the Fort: Parade, block party for local NBA champions set
FORT SMITH -- There will be some thunder in Fort Smith later this month, but not from any passing storms. Fort Smith will welcome former local high school basketball standouts and current NBA champions Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe back to the...

Mission Trip Birdsboro and Beyond brings hope, help and healing to community
Mission Trip Birdsboro and Beyond 2025 once again demonstrates the power of faith in action, as volunteers come together this summer to serve their neighbors and uplift the community. The multi-day outreach initiative offers free home repairs,...

Europe unveils deal for more food and fuel for Gaza; Israeli strike kills 15 outside clinic
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — European officials struck a new deal with Israel to allow desperately needed food and fuel into Gaza, the European Union's foreign policy chief said Thursday as Israeli airstrike killed 10 children and five adults...

Mossbank festival a chance to enjoy food, cars, street dance, history
'Sometimes there’s a lot of things to look at and sometimes not enough time to do it' MOOSE JAW — For more than 20 years, the Town of Mossbank’s Old Wives Lake Festival has entertained thousands of people with many fun activities that also build...

Agriculture Camp held at Tate Farm for local kids
WILLARD, N.C. (WECT) -A weeklong camp is underway in Pender County for children across the region. Tate Farm by the Pond Community Gardens is holding an Agriculture Camp in partnership with Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development. 3rd- to...

Letter To The Editor: Dowagiac Connected thanks community
Published 11:25 am Thursday, July 10, 2025 It was a beautiful evening for the 12th annual Dowagiac Connected fireworks show! The heat did not stop our community from coming out to Russom Park on Friday, June 27th to enjoy the fireworks with their...

1 week after being denied access, local state rep gets invite to tour Alligator Alcatraz amid reports of poor conditions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – About one week after Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) said she was denied access to the controversial immigration facility in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” the local politician said she has now...
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Infinity Food & Art Festival returns to Ottawa on July 12 with local food, artists
The Infinity Food & Art Festival returns to downtown Ottawa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, bringing a mix of food trucks and local art to the Jordan Block. The annual festival is set to feature more than a dozen food trucks and vendors,...

Back Local is go-to spot in Secunderabad for coffee, fast food and desserts
Hyderabad: Back Local Speciality Coffee House at AOC Gate, Wellington Road, Marredpally in Secunderabad, is a popular place not only for coffee but for continental meals, fast food and desserts. Back Local is designed very aesthetically with clean...

Safety Day Brings Community Together
ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Summer is here, which means being outside more, taking part in summertime activities and enjoying the warm weather. Start the season on a secure note by learning about the public agencies that help keep our community safe at...

TCAT nursing students host food drive in Haywood County
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Local nursing students are gathering for an annual food drive. The practical nursing students at TCAT Jackson’s Brownsville/Haywood extension campus hosted a summer food drive Thursday morning for the residents in Haywood...

Why don't more local restaurants use biodegradable packaging? Curious Louisiana investigates.
Two of the biggest industries in Louisiana are chemicals and food. That's why Martha Holmgren asked Curious Louisiana why restaurants and bars don't use more biodegradable materials for their packaging, instead of plastic and polystyrene. She is...

Disney World Area Experiences Multi-Day Water Outage, “Poo Brown” Water Reported
Countless locals and Walt Disney World Resort guests were affected by a water outage earlier this week. Although water returned after less than a day, families reported “poo brown” water coming out of faucets, and Central Florida officials issued...

Kids Handing out Free Food Today in Salisbury
SALISBURY, MD- Kids in the Summer Youth Empowerment Program handed out free food to community members today at United Faith Church of Deliverance. The event was sponsored by #50KSOULS and The Maryland Food Bank. The three week program teaches kids...

Society of St. Vincent de Paul receives $20,000 grant to support food and nutrition program in northeast Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Fort Wayne recently received a $20,000 grant from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation. The grant is to support its food and nutrition program, which serves vulnerable...

FECA urges farmers, youths to embrace AI for food security
The Federal College of Agriculture (FECA), Akure, has called on farmers and young Nigerians to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to transform agriculture and strengthen food security across the country. Dr. Ademola Ajayi, Head of the...