Celebrations are being held around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas.

Earleen Fisher, an editor and writer whose career across five decades with The Associated Press gave her a front-row seat to some of the late 20th century’s most chaotic and challenging news stories, has died.

Roanoke Fire-EMS’ newest employee has already earned herself a reputation. Audi, the 3-year-old dog, is a couch potato who loves getting pets, giving kisses and exploring her new surroundings.

ROANOKE, Va. The Ramada on Franklin Road in Roanoke was evacuated due to flooding concerns on Thursday. The National Guard assisted the Roanoke Police Department and Roanoke Fire-EMS with the mandatory evacuation. Roanoke city officials said about 120 people were evacuated on a National Guard truck. Representatives from both Arch Roanoke and Blue Ridge Behavioral health came to help their clients. Before the evacuation was ordered, representatives from Arch, an organization that helps the homeless, braved the floodwater themselves to bring pizza to their clients.