National Book Award-winning novel, 'James,' Percival Everett grapples with philosophical and metaphysical questions as well ...

There is a season for everything under the sun, and now is DEI’s period of testing, not its period of bereavement.

Oh Kumbaya! There is common ground for those who voted for, or against, Donald Trump to be President of the United States again. First, we can all agree that he won the election. Second, Kamala ...

Long, long time ago in a small town in northeast Iowa a rookie high school English teacher was preparing a captivating lesson in American literature, specifically showcasing the writing and ...

William Crystal (March 14, 1948) is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker. He is known as a standup comedian and for his ...

The “View” host is the first recipient of that annual honor to speak out against the Kennedy Center ahead of a ceremony honoring Conan O’Brien later in March.

In 1897, author Mark Twain responded to an article in the New York Journal reporting he was on his deathbed by writing to the ...

Mark Twain is the theme of this year’s Community Read, hosted by Geneva Reads. For the month of March, the local literacy coalition will focus on one of Twain’s best-known characters, Huck Finn — and ...

After a well-reviewed emcee debut, the Golden Globes are bringing back Nikki Glaser to host the 2026 ceremony.

April, crews will begin work to improve the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge on Interstate 72 near Hannibal. For a while, both ...

As the purpose and meaning of the 14th Amendment are once again debated, it’s well worth learning more about one of its primary authors: George S. Boutwell.