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Geronimo Aguilar gets 40 years
Forty years. That’s how much time former Richmond Outreach Center Pastor Geronimo “Pastor G” Aguilar will serve in a Texas prison for sexually assaulting two sisters — ages 11 and 13 — while he lived in their family’s home in Fort Worth and served as a youth pastor at their church in the mid-1990s.
Rudolfo Anaya, ‘godfather’ of Chicano literature, dies at 82
Rudolfo Anaya, a writer who helped launch the 1970s Chicano Literature Movement with his novel, “Bless Me, Ultima,” a book celebrated by Latinos, has died at 82.
Probe finds Wilder engaged in ‘nonconsensual sexual contact’ with 20-year-old student
Virginia Commonwealth University now finds itself in the embarrassing position of both supporting and attacking one of its highest paid and most prominent faculty members, L. Douglas Wilder, the nation’s first elected black governor.
Cherry Pick’d yields crops of good fighters, people
Cherry Pick’d Boxing & Fitness is where young people go to work up a sweat, release frustrations and get a handle on life.
Dr. Frank S. Royal honored by National Medical Association
Dr. Frank S. Royal Sr. of Richmond is the recipient of the National Medical Association’s W. Montague Cobb Lifetime Achievement Award.
Donnie McClurkin: 'I'm at a time now I sing when I want to'
Two decades ago, gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin stepped on a London stage to record his second album. Now, he’s returning to the United Kingdom for 20th anniversary concerts on Oct. 18 and 19 to reprise the music of his “Live in London and More” CD that featured the songs “That’s What I Believe” and “We Fall Down.”
Tear-gassed protesters reach settlement with Richmond Police
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by demonstrators who were tear-gassed by Richmond Police during a social justice protest in June 2020 following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police.
Curry sets NBA record
Just when you think you’ve seen the best of Steph Curry, the Golden State Warrior takes his game to an even higher level.
‘We’ve got to show up every year’
More than a dozen Black men gathered at TruFades Haircuts & Beards, 2010 E. Main St. in Shockoe Bottom on Feb. 18 to discuss to civic participation, voting, education and other issues crucial to them and their communities.
VUU basketball team to compete in Chris Paul HBCU Tip-off
A short trip South and a longer journey to New England are featured on Virginia Union University’s November basketball slate.
Armstrong coach, educator, counselor Moses Norrell dies at 83
Moses Alphonso “Sporty” Norrell III, a football coach, educator and guidance counselor for 42 years at his alma mater Armstrong High School, has died.
April is National Donate Life Month
The Children’s Organ Transplant Association, or COTA, was founded in April 1986 when residents of Bloomington, Ind., rallied around a toddler who needed a life-saving liver transplant.
Rodman may become household name in soccer world, too
The name Rodman is very familiar to basketball fans. Now don’t be surprised if it becomes well known in the soccer world, too.
Councilwoman Stephanie Lynch charged with 2 misdemeanors
Fifth District City Councilwoman Stephanie Lynch has been charged with two misdemeanors after Richmond Police say she struck an unoccupied, parked SUV and failed to stop and notify the owner.
McEachin elected to four-year term as commonwealth’s attorney
Incumbent Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette W. McEachin will serve a four-year term as the city’s top prosecutor.
Freshman fill-in QB ‘D.J.’ Uiagalelei is making a name for himself at Clemson
His name is pronounced “ooh-ee-AHN- guh-luh-lay” but D.J. will do.
RPS students testing positive for COVID-19 told to quarantine for 21 days
Richmond students who have tested positive for COVID-19 are being kept away from in-person learning for up to 21 days – at least a week longer than the 14 days that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends, the Free Press has been told.
2 cross pond to play for Rams
VCU might consider adding Shepherd’s pie, fish ‘n’ chips and cream tea to its concession stand menu.
Justices’ court rulings continue - JM’s Dennis Parker Jr. named Player of the Year
Jaedyn Cook named to All-State first team
In what may be an unprecedented achievement, all five of John Marshall High’s starters were named to the Class 2, All-State first team.
