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- 1Illinois church of Blessed Fulton Sheen to join first parish bearing his name▼Blessed Sheen’s baptismal church in Illinois to be part of world’s first parish named for him
The Illinois church where Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was baptized will become part of the world's first parish named in his honor, according to Catholic news outlets. The move links the future beatified bishop's boyhood faith community to a new parish dedication, a notable step for a figure whose canonization cause remains active and who remains one of the most prominent American churchmen of the 20th century.
- 2Illinois church where Blessed Sheen was baptized to anchor first parish named for him▼Blessed Sheen's baptismal church in Illinois to be part of world's first parish named for him
The Illinois church where Venerable Fulton Sheen was baptized is set to become part of the world's first parish named in his honor. Catholic publications including Detroit Catholic and The Boston Pilot are reporting the announcement, which marks a notable step for the beloved American bishop and broadcaster whose beatification cause has drawn wide attention.
- 3Illinois parish where Blessed Fulton Sheen was baptized to bear his name●Blessed Sheen’s baptismal parish in Illinois to be first in world named for him
St. Mary's Parish in El Paso, Illinois, where Bishop Fulton Sheen was baptized, is set to become the first church in the world named for the now-beaten archbishop and pioneering televangelist. The renaming honors one of the most prominent American Catholic figures of the 20th century, and it is being reported by Catholic media as a notable milestone for the local parish and his legacy.
- 4Congress passes bill making Fulton's Churchill Museum a National Historic Landmark▼Congress passes bill to make Fulton’s Churchill Museum a National Historic Landmark
Congress has passed legislation designating the National Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri, as a National Historic Landmark. The museum commemorates Winston Churchill's 1946 'Iron Curtain' speech, delivered at Westminster College in Fulton. Local Missouri outlets report the bill's passage, which formally recognises the site's national historical significance. The measure now heads to the President for signature.
- 5Eric Schmitt cites texts claiming Jack Smith attended Atlanta Hawks game●To substantiate his theory, # EricSchmitt cited text messages he suggested showed # JackSmith had been at an Atlanta Haw
Senator Eric Schmitt cited text messages he suggested showed special counsel Jack Smith had been at an Atlanta Hawks game on February 3, 2024, the day after Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade acknowledged a romantic affair. Schmitt offered the claim as part of an effort to substantiate a theory connecting Smith to the Georgia case. Observers have questioned the significance of the alleged sighting and what it would actually demonstrate.
- 6Klobuchar says Schmitt should apologize after Senate hearing clash●# JackSmith ’s recollection matches up with a game played that day. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, after clearing up t
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota says Sen. Eric Schmitt should apologize after he questioned testimony at a Senate hearing, insisting texts discussed there could have related to the prosecution in Fulton County. Special counsel Jack Smith's recollection reportedly matches a game played that day, which Klobuchar cited in clearing up the matter and rebuking Schmitt's claim.
- 7Congress approves legislation for Churchill Museum in Fulton▼Legislation for Churchill Museum in Fulton approved by Congress
Congress has approved legislation to establish a Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri. The city is known for Winston Churchill's 1946 'Iron Curtain' speech, delivered at Westminster College, and the museum project is expected to formalise federal recognition and support for the site. Details on funding and next steps in the legislative process have not yet been laid out.
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The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is staging a production of the musical 'Ragtime', featured in a local Center Stage segment. The show, set in early twentieth-century America, weaves together the stories of immigrant, African American and upper-class communities. Local coverage is highlighting the production for theatre audiences in the region, with details available through the Fulton Theatre's current season programming.
- 9Klobuchar clashes with Schmitt over Jack Smith claim▼Sen. # Klobuchar Clashes with Sen. # Schmitt After He Mistakenly Claims Jack # Smith Attended # NBA Game in Atlanta Sen.
A Senate hearing exchange turned heated after Senator Eric Schmitt wrongly claimed special counsel Jack Smith attended an NBA game in Atlanta, suggesting it pointed to a secret meeting with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Senator Amy Klobuchar pushed back on the assertion, and Schmitt pressed further, telling a witness he had 'already perjured yourself'. The confrontation drew wide attention for its sharp tone.
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Samuel Kennedy is being recognized for expanding access to tennis in South Fulton, Georgia. Reporting by The Atlanta Voice highlights his work opening doors for local residents through the sport, from introducing new players to building community opportunities around tennis programs in the area.
- 11Five Pennsylvania hospitals join WVU Medicine network▼Five Pennsylvania hospitals join WVU Medicine; Fulton affiliation remains pending
Five Pennsylvania hospitals have officially joined the West Virginia University Medicine health system, expanding the network's footprint across state lines. However, the affiliation of Fulton County Medical Center remains pending and has not yet been finalized. The consolidation reflects ongoing hospital mergers in the region as smaller facilities seek support from larger health systems amid financial and staffing pressures.
- 12Bishop recalls Fulton Sheen's support for Eastern Catholic churches▼Bishop: Blessed Fulton Sheen had a heart for world’s Eastern Catholic churches amid oppression
A bishop says Blessed Fulton Sheen showed deep concern for Eastern Catholic churches suffering under oppression, highlighting the famous American evangelist's solidarity with persecuted Christians of the Christian East. The remarks underscore Sheen's enduring legacy among Catholics, whose cause for sainthood continues to draw attention worldwide.
- 13Fulton Sheen's beatification hailed as model of evangelization▼Fulton Sheen’s beatification ceremony was a model of evangelization for the whole church
Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the famed American televangelist and author, was beatified in Peoria, Illinois, moving him one step closer to sainthood in the Catholic Church. Commentators, including voices at America Magazine, argue the ceremony itself exemplified evangelization for the whole church, showcasing Sheen's enduring influence on Catholic media and preaching decades after his death.
- 14Fulton County pilots co-responder program pairing deputies with clinicians▼Fulton County pilot program pairs deputies with mental health clinicians to divert crises from jail
Fulton County, Georgia, has launched a pilot program that pairs sheriff's deputies with mental health clinicians when responding to crisis calls. The initiative aims to divert people experiencing mental health emergencies away from jail and toward treatment and support services instead of arrest. It reflects a broader national push toward co-responder models of crisis intervention.
- 15Elementary student unknowingly brought gun into Fulton County school▼Fulton County elementary student 'unknowingly brought a gun onto campus' in book bag
A Fulton County elementary school student brought a gun onto campus inside a book bag, and school officials say the child did so unknowingly. The district has not detailed how the weapon was discovered or whether anyone faces discipline, but the incident is prompting renewed concern among parents about how firearms reach young children and enter schools.
- 16Senator presses Jack Smith with Fani Willis Atlanta game texts●“What would you say if I had a series of text messages from your team that said you were in Atlanta at a Warriors-Hawks
Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt invoked text messages allegedly placing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis at a Warriors-Hawks game in Atlanta on February 3, 2024, the day after Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade's affair was revealed. Schmitt raised the allegation in pointed exchanges with special counsel Jack Smith, escalating Republican criticism of the Georgia election case.
- 17Fulton County Pairs Deputies With Mental Health Clinicians●Fulton County pairs deputies with mental health clinicians to help keep people in crisis out of jail
Fulton County, Georgia is launching a program that pairs sheriff's deputies with mental health clinicians when responding to people in crisis. The goal is to divert individuals experiencing mental health emergencies away from jail and toward treatment instead of arrest. The initiative reflects a broader national push toward co-responder models in law enforcement, and local coverage has highlighted it as a step in reforming how crisis calls are handled.