CMCH Legacy Project Returns for Black Music Month at Eldorado Ballroom

CNN Newsource on June 1, 2026

By Lisa Valadez

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    June 1, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Community Music Center of Houston (CMCH) will mark Black Music Month with the return of its annual Legacy Project, a citywide celebration honoring Black musical heritage, community storytelling, and live performance in Houston’s Third Ward.

The 2026 program will feature the debut of the Firey String Sistas of New York City, alongside tributes to musicians, educators, and artists whose work has shaped Houston’s Black cultural landscape.

The celebration opens Sunday, June 7, at the historic Eldorado Ballroom in the Third Ward Cultural District. The afternoon begins at 2 p.m. with a Black Music Month art opening in the Dupree Room, featuring the exhibition “Music is My Sanctuary” presented in partnership with the Community Artists’ Collective. The exhibition highlights visual interpretations of music as cultural memory and community expression.

The program continues from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the Legacy Honoree Celebration and Concert, featuring a performance by the Firey String Sisters, a New York City-based ensemble led by Nioka Workman (cello), Marlene Rice (violin), and Mala Waldron (piano and vocals). The group blends jazz, soul, global funk, and world music and has performed with artists including Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, and India.Arie.

CMCH’s Legacy Project builds on that national foundation by bringing together visual art, live performance, and public memory. This year’s honorees include Dr. Anne Lundy, Dr. Ruth Stewart, Ina Zellers, and Dr. Gloria Quinlan, recognized for their contributions to music education and cultural preservation.

The Eldorado Ballroom, a landmark in Houston’s cultural history, has long hosted some of music’s most iconic performers, including Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, B.B. King, and the late Jewel Brown.

This year’s programming also expands through a partnership with the Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum in Freedmen’s Town, extending Legacy Project activities throughout June as part of “Harmonies of Heritage: A Juneteenth 2026 Celebration of African American Music.” Events will take place at the J. Vance and Pauline Gray Lewis Museum Home of Legal and Education Professions.

Additional June activations include community programming on June 18, June 25, June 27, and June 30, featuring tours, public events, and educational offerings in partnership with Community Artists’ Collective and Freedmen’s Town Museums Houston / Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum. Private tours are available for $25, with proceeds supporting the museum’s preservation work spanning more than three decades.

The Legacy Project concludes its opening week with a donation-based concert experience on June 7, supporting CMCH programming and continued community access initiatives.

Attendees may RSVP via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/11th-annual-legacy-project-music-art-and-heritage-tickets-1988478108551

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Bannock County Chief Deputy Coroner arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges

KIFI on June 1, 2026

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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The chief deputy coroner for Bannock County is behind bars following an investigation into allegations that he sexually abused two underage girls over several years.

54-year-old Jonathan Ray Farnsworth, who also served as the North Bannock Fire Chief, faces multiple felony charges. According to court records, Farnsworth has been charged with four counts of lewd conduct with a minor under 16, one count of rape, and one count of sexual exploitation of a child.

Investigators state the case came to light after one of the alleged victims, who is now an adult, contacted law enforcement. She reportedly told police she came forward out of concern that the abuse could still be ongoing with other victims.

Farnsworth was arrested last Thursday at the Bannock County Coroner’s Office.

Following his arrest, police transported Farnsworth to the Pocatello Police Department for questioning. He was later booked into the Power County Jail in American Falls.

Farnsworth’s preliminary hearing has been set for June 9th.

This is a developing story. Local News 8 will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

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Cool start to June and lingering showers throughout Monday

KIFI on June 1, 2026

Danielle Mullenix

We will start June with cooler temperatures and a brief period of showers moving through Eastern Idaho, heading northward. Although today may require a jacket, we can expect a gradual warm-up throughout the week with minimal impacts anticipated.

Monday morning is expected to start off cool, with temperatures ranging from the 30s to the low 40s. High temperatures throughout most of Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming will reach the 60s, while areas further south may approach the low 70s. Humidity levels will begin to dry out, with expectations generally between 15% and 30%. There is a chance of isolated mist, thunderstorms, and rainfall, particularly in the mountainous regions. During the afternoon, wind gusts are forecasted to be between 15 and 20 mph, with slightly stronger gusts expected over the Craters of the Moon Preserve.

Although it will be a few degrees warmer, expect Tuesday to start off a bit chilly, with temperatures in the 30s and some isolated areas in the 40s along the region and the I-15 corridor. High temperatures are expected to reach the 60s and low 70s, gradually warming throughout the day. Humidity levels will be very low, as the chances of thunderstorms and rainfall from today will decrease, reducing the likelihood of any similar weather on Tuesday.

By Wednesday, high temperatures will be in the 70s across the mountains and in the low to mid-80s on the Snake River Plain. By this point in the week, dry weather will return almost entirely. Wind gusts are expected to sit around 15-25 mph.

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SCAD fashion graduate turns motherhood and perseverance into runway success

CNN Newsource on June 1, 2026

By Lydia Blackstone

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    SAVANNAH, Georgia (WJCL) — When Samantha Covey walked across the stage at graduation this weekend, she wasn’t just celebrating a degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She was marking the culmination of years of hard work, family sacrifice and a dream that began with a sewing machine.

Covey was among the members of SCAD’s largest graduating class in school history. Just weeks before commencement, the fashion design graduate showcased her work in the university’s internationally recognized SCAD Fashion Show.

“My husband bought me a sewing machine and said, ‘Let’s chase your dreams together,'” Covey said. “So we did. I learned how to sew, and we packed up a U-Haul and came to Savannah so I could study here.”

Her latest design, featured in the fashion show, was inspired by French fashion house Lanvin and created as part of a project alongside designer Peter Copping.

For the assignment, Covey selected actress Goldie Hawn and her daughter, actress Kate Hudson, as her muses.

“I wanted to pick a modern mother-daughter duo,” she said. “I picked Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson.”

The gown’s vibrant yellow hue drew inspiration from Hudson’s iconic dress in the 2003 romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.”

“I don’t want to imitate it,” Covey said. “I just want it to embody the feeling of the color.”

While fashion icons helped shape her creative vision, Covey said some of her greatest inspiration came from her own life.

During her sophomore year at SCAD, she became a mother.

Balancing coursework, fashion design projects and raising a young child proved challenging, she said.

“I said a lot of prayers,” Covey said. “We had a lot of help, but it was really difficult.”

Like many working mothers, she learned to maximize every spare moment.

“When you have to prioritize your time, when it’s nap time, it’s go time,” she said.

That determination is reflected in the details of her work. Some of the handmade floral elements featured in her designs took two to three hours each to create.

After graduation and a successful runway debut, Covey and her family are preparing for another major transition.

The family is packing up a U-Haul once again, this time headed to Philadelphia, where her husband will attend graduate school.

Covey plans to continue building her fashion career through custom eveningwear and bridal design.

“I’ll be doing some custom eveningwear and bridal looks,” she said. “Just continuing to gain experience, keep designing and keep growing.”

For Covey, the move marks the next chapter in a journey fueled by family support, perseverance and a passion for fashion — one stitch at a time.

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Parris Island drill instructor found dead in Florida

CNN Newsource on June 1, 2026

By Graham Cawthon

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    PORT ROYAL, S.C. (WJCL) — A Marine drill instructor assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was found dead Saturday in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, according to information released by depot officials on Monday.

Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion. At the time of his death, he was on temporary additional duty and taking part in a poolee event with Recruiting Station Jacksonville, officials said.

Investigation underway The circumstances surrounding Haynes’ death are under investigation by the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. The Marine Corps said it is fully cooperating with local authorities.

The Bradford County Sheriff says no foul play is suspected. An autopsy has been scheduled.

Service background Haynes’ home of record is Austin, Pennsylvania.

He served in the military occupational specialties of field artillery cannoneer and drill instructor. His training included the Field Artillery Basic Course at the Marine Corps School of Artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Drill Instructor School at Parris Island.

Awards and family His awards included two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, a Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and three Sea Service Deployment Ribbons.

Officials said Haynes was married and had no children.

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Hundreds left without power in Mid-Missouri after early morning storms

KMIZ on June 1, 2026

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Hundreds of customers are without power Monday morning after heavy rain, hail and strong winds ripped through Mid-Missouri.

According to the Missouri Electric Cooperative’s statewide outage map, 403 customers are without power in Howard County as of 7:16 a.m. This is an improvement after over 700 were without power earlier Monday morning.

However, there are 630 customers without power in Osage County, 111 without power in Gasconade County and 166 customers in Callaway County without power.

In Camden County, 305 members are without power and 60 customers are without power in Boone County.

There are 110 members without power in Cole County.

As of 7:19 a.m., there are now 228 customers without power in the Jefferson City area, according to Ameren. Power in Moberly has been restored.

A flash flood warning has been issued for Mid-Missouri until 9 a.m. from the National Weather Service.

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Family wants to ‘save Florida farmers’ with coffee farming

CNN Newsource on June 1, 2026

By Britt Leoni

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    MOORE HAVEN, Fla. (WBBH) — When it comes to Florida farmland, we typically think sugar or citrus.

On one family farm in Moore Haven, typical is nowhere to be found.

Three years ago, Matt Davis decided to stop selling citrus and start harvesting coffee. He didn’t know if it was possible.

“What can we do in Florida that no one’s doing?” said Matt. “We were like, let’s do coffee. No one is doing coffee. Everyone likes coffee.”

“Old Okeechobee Coffee Company” was born. Matt started planting coffee trees in his greenhouse.

“This is a second harvest,” said Matt. “That’s unheard of, and that’s what we’ve created on accident is a microclimate. This should not be happening right now at all.”

The coffee cherries grown on the farm are then processed and roasted.

Being the first to start and own a coffee farm in Florida hasn’t come without its challenges.

“When Ian came through, I got rain on top of saturated ground,” said Matt. “I lost 400 trees at 20 dollars a pop and had to start over one section.”

But no matter the cost, the Davis family has kept going. Matt’s daughter, Darien, says their mission is bigger than themselves.

“I think our goal is to help save Florida farmers,” said Darien. “To help the farmers not sell their land and help them provide for their families and prove that it can be done. I think that’s amazing if we could just help one farmer and their family.”

The Davis family proves that with determination, anything is possible.

“No matter how many people say you’re crazy, it can never be done; we’re proving that it can be done and we’re doing it,” said Darien.

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Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky

CNN Newsource on June 1, 2026

By Cindy Fitzgibbon, Phil Tenser

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    NEEDHAM, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Less than two days after a meteor surprised people across Massachusetts, another rare celestial phenomenon danced more gracefully across our skies.

A rare blue micromoon set early Monday morning, but rose Sunday, making it the second full moon of May.

What’s so “micro” about it?

Since the moon’s orbit isn’t a perfect circle, this full moon was farther from Earth than usual at a distance of 252,360 miles (406,135 kilometers), making it seem a bit smaller and dimmer.

It’s the opposite of a supermoon when a full moon comes closer to us than normal. The most recent supermoon, for instance, was just 225,130 miles (362,312 kilometers) away.

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Man charged after throwing five kittens from car window on I-65, police said

CNN Newsource on June 1, 2026

By Ryan Lovell

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    HOMEWOOD, Alabama (WVTM) — A Birmingham man has been arrested after police say he threw five kittens from a moving vehicle on Interstate 65 near Lakeshore Drive.

Homewood police responded to the area around 1 p.m. on May 30 after witnesses reported seeing the animals tossed from the car.

All five kittens were struck and killed by other vehicles.

Officers took Thomas Liccione, 21, into custody. He was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on a $15,000 bond.

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Lost chicken becomes temporary police recruit following road rescue

CNN Newsource on June 1, 2026

By Caitlyn Scott

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    BETHEL PARK, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Police have temporarily “hired” an “egg-cellent” companion to its team, following what they say was a “hilarious series of events and a short foot pursuit” on Sunday.

Bethel Park police said they were called to the area of Drake Road, where a chicken was found roaming the center lane, blocking traffic and being “indecisive as to whether or not to cross the road.”

“After a hilarious series of events and a short foot pursuit, the chicken was safely detained and transported back to the station. After a brief interrogation, she claimed that she was NOT blocking traffic … but rather directing it,” the department said in a post.

Officials said “Lt. McQuail” is now “supervising” the department’s dispatch center for the time being until she is returned to her original home.

“If you are missing what Google has identified as a Plymouth Rock variety chicken, please give us a call at 412-833-2000. She will be the one answering the phone,” the department said.

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