Convoy Heads to Texas-US Border Standoff
A protest convoy warning of a migrant “invasion” at the US-Mexico border left Virginia on Monday and is making its way toward Texas hoping to pick up active and retired law enforcement and military veterans among others to pressure the federal government regarding a standoff with the Texas National Guard.
COPs Unit Has Successful Charity Clothing Drive
Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Community Oriented Policing Unit kicked off a cold-weather gear clothing drive to generate donations for needy residents while drawing attention to National Poverty Awareness Month.
SMECO: Update Your Address Before Board Election
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s January newsletter reminds members to make sure the co-op has up-to-date contact information so that they receive materials before the board of directors’ election later this year.
Library to Host Black History Program
The Lexington Park Library will host “Soul of Langston,” a Black History Month performance from 2 to 3pm on Saturday, February 3, at the library on FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, MD.
Noise Advisory for Pax, Webster Field
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field and NAS Patuxent River are advised that there will be an increase in aircraft flight activities associated with US Naval Test Pilot School training. This increase in aircraft activity will occur through March 8, 2024.
Save the Date: Velocity X: AI Hackathon
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and the College of Southern Maryland are collaborating on the 2024 Velocity X: AI Hackathon. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the event.
Message from the Cap’n – Maryland’s Belted Kingfisher
Year-round residents of the Chesapeake Bay region, Belted Kingfishers are a bright flash of blue on the wing, their territories along streams and rivers.
Navy Lowers Requirements for Enlistees
The US Navy will now allow those without a high school diploma or GED to enlist as long as they reach a certain score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test. The service hopes these new standards will attract more prospects during its recruiting crisis.
First Friday in Leonardtown Feb. 2
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! Come to town for a fun day of shopping, dining, and exploring on Feb. 2. Specials are offered throughout town at participating businesses.
Black History Exhibit Through March 16 @ St. Clement’s
The Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad exhibit will be on display at the St. Clement’s Island Museum starting January 28 and running through March 16, 2024.
