In 1982, at 30, Vickie Franks hit a low point in her life and attempted suicide. Instead of hearing a shot when she pulled the trigger, she is convinced she heard a voice telling her, “Don’t do it, Jesus loves you.”
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Few know the truth about Josephine Baker’s life. Author Peggy Caravantes admits that she “struggled” in researching this memoir — and that admission, right from the beginning, sets the tone of “The Many Faces of Josephine Baker.”
Las Vegas literary happenings this week include the Clark County Library’s Spring Fling Book Fair.
The organization that boosts economic development in Southern Nevada is backing Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposal to impose new licensing fees to fund education despite the potential impact that would have on attracting companies to the state.
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If you’re looking for a cancer charity to help out on Saturday, Shadow Ridge Cancer Walk is the event for you. The walk will also include a carnival, barbecue and face-painting affair featuring local performers.
A former University of Nevada, Las Vegas employee was sentenced to two to five years in prison for stealing about $300,000 from the school by using credit cards to purchase electronics such as iPods and cameras for personal use or for to resell.
Clark County officials are planning a $1.18 billion general fund budget balanced with an eye toward keeping costs down at the detention center and University Medical Center.
Police are investigating new allegations against Tonopah High School Principal Alvin Eiseman, who faces charges related to inappropriately touching students, according to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.