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The Community News Association, in partnership with the Diverse News Association, has been supporting diverse media outlets for over 30 years. Their Diverse News Initiative focuses on sustainability through strategies like growing audiences via Indoor Digital Billboards, delivering new clients through targeted marketing campaigns, and creating additional revenue streams. They offer financial opportunities, barter systems, and partnerships to enhance cash flow and client access. The initiative also introduces new platforms like social media dashboards, sponsored content, and AI-driven editorial opportunities. Additionally, they streamline operations for media partners and provide access to preferred vendor rates for services like legal, graphic design, and web development.

Portrait of Cortney Merritts with COVID-19 fraud trial text overlay.
Posted inSt. Louis

The Evening Whirl: St. Louis’ Crime Chime: PPP Loan Fraud: The Trial of Cortney Merritts

by The Evening Whirl - St. Louis Crime ChimeJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026

Cortney Merritts, husband of former Congresswoman Cori Bush, is on trial for alleged PPP loan fraud, accused of misusing $25,000 in COVID relief funds.

Crime scene in St. Louis with chalk outline and evidence markers at night.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

The Evening Whirl: St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Two Brothers Lost: A Tale of Family and Fate

by The Evening Whirl - St. Louis Crime ChimeJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026
Family standing with moving boxes in front of a modest house, symbolizing displacement and housing instability in Minnesota.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Eviction Fears and Minnesota Community Impacts of 2026: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Protesters in Minneapolis holding signs demanding justice and accountability, with Lady Justice statue in the foreground.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Minneapolis Legal Battles: State Sues Feds, DOJ Investigates Walz: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Protesters in Minneapolis holding signs for justice, courtroom scene with judge and scales, and Sun Country Airlines in flight.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

ICE Surge Protests, Federal Lawsuits, and Sun Country’s $1.5B Deal: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Kenyan McDuffie smiling in a suit with the Washington D.C. flag in the background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Kenyan McDuffie Bid For Mayor, Immigration, and Education Challenges: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
National Guard soldiers in camouflage uniforms with rifles in front of the U.S. Capitol on a sunny day.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

National Guard, Hotel Murder, and Campus Safety: D.C.’s Week In Review:

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
A modern stadium rendering with a bustling crowd, surrounded by landscaped greenery and iconic Washington D.C. landmarks.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Commanders Stadium, Restaurant Week, and Chevy Chase Development: D.C.’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Clarice Booze, founder of Cla-Che Salon, smiling in her salon.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Clarice Booze: The Legacy of Cla-Che Salon in St. Louis

by Lacey G Souldier TurnerJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Governor Pritzker signing the Clean Slate law surrounded by diverse supporters.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Lawyer Detained, Clean Slate Law & School Closing: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Will County 190th anniversary emblem featuring a classical building, wheat stalks, and modern architecture in the background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Time Out Market Closes & Will County Turns 190: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Snow-covered park with Chicago skyline featuring Willis Tower on a cloudy winter day.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Bears Playoffs, WNBA Bids & Winter Storms: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
A man in an orange prison jumpsuit with handcuffs, standing in front of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, symbolizing justice and incarceration.
Posted inSt. Louis

The Evening Whirl: St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Felony Charges Filed Against Mayor Michael Cornell for Sexual Misconduct

by The Evening Whirl - St. Louis Crime ChimeJanuary 17, 2026January 18, 2026
Johnathan Brown memorial portrait with angel wings and clouds.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

The Evening Whirl: St. Louis’ Crime Chime: 15-Year-Old Charged in Johnathan Brown’s Homicide Case

by The Evening Whirl - St. Louis Crime ChimeJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
A gavel in a courtroom, the Detroit city skyline, and the exterior of a hospital building, representing breaking legal news, political developments, and lawsuits in Detroit.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Hit-and-Run Charges, Police Commissioner Case, and Hospital Lawsuits: Detroit’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 16, 2026January 17, 2026
Detroit's evolving community: Dittrich Furs' closure, Motor City Brewing's pause, and a new mental health clinic in Dearborn.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Iconic Furrier Ends, Brewery Challenges, and Mental Health Progress: Detroit’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 16, 2026January 17, 2026
Detroit Auto Show highlights EVs and innovation; snow-covered streets depict winter storm's impact; protest signs demand sanctuary city status.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Auto Show Highlights, Winter Storm Impact, and ICE Protests: Detroit’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 16, 2026January 17, 2026
Two professionals, one in a suit and another in traditional Arab attire, reviewing documents at a table with a snake plant in the foreground.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Protecting Tenants’ Rights: Tackling Corporate Landlords and Affordable Housing in St. Louis

by TNM StaffJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
St. Louis and Missouri Breaking News graphic featuring urban buildings and a gavel.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: Urban Renewal, Public Safety, and Justice in Missouri

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
St. Louis and Missouri Breaking News graphic featuring a cityscape and police lights.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: Public Safety and Urban Renewal

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
St. Louis and Missouri Breaking News graphic featuring urban construction and a police car.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: Urban Development, Public Safety, and Justice

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
40 Days of Non-Violence logo with peace symbol and no-violence sign
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Metro East Crime Initiative Launches 40 Days of Non-Violence in Alton and East St. Louis

by Pagee' SpeedeJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
Poster for the 2026 All Colors Invitational featuring colorful brushstrokes and event details.
Posted inSt. Louis

Things To Do In St. Louis: Discover Acclaimed St. Louis Artists at the 2026 All Colors Invitational

by Artemis IngramJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
Governor Walz speaking about MN Paid Family Leave and its benefits for families in the Twin Cities.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Minnesota Governor Walz Releases 2026 Infrastructure Plan: $907M Investment

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
Toddler accidentally shoots himself in St. Louis
Posted inCommunity News Networks

The Evening Whirl: St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Homicides, Headlines, and Haunts – January 16

by The Evening Whirl - St. Louis Crime ChimeJanuary 15, 2026January 17, 2026

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  • Portrait of Cortney Merritts with COVID-19 fraud trial text overlay.
    The Evening Whirl: St. Louis’ Crime Chime: PPP Loan Fraud: The Trial of Cortney Merritts
  • Crime scene in St. Louis with chalk outline and evidence markers at night.
    The Evening Whirl: St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Two Brothers Lost: A Tale of Family and Fate
  • NFL Playoffs Kickoff: Teams Racing Toward the Super Bowl LX
  • Family standing with moving boxes in front of a modest house, symbolizing displacement and housing instability in Minnesota.
    Eviction Fears and Minnesota Community Impacts of 2026: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review
  • Protesters in Minneapolis holding signs demanding justice and accountability, with Lady Justice statue in the foreground.
    Minneapolis Legal Battles: State Sues Feds, DOJ Investigates Walz: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review
  • Protesters in Minneapolis holding signs for justice, courtroom scene with judge and scales, and Sun Country Airlines in flight.
    ICE Surge Protests, Federal Lawsuits, and Sun Country’s $1.5B Deal: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review
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