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Trump administration’s new quarters feature pilgrims, ditching civil rights theme

WASHINGTON, DC (LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Mint has announced a new series of quarter designs commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary, choosing imagery centered on early American history and former presidents after previously considering themes tied to civil rights leaders and movements.
The five designs, revealed Wednesday, will appear on 2026 quarter-dollar coins issued as part of the U.S. Semiquincentennial celebration. The selected artwork highlights:

The Pilgrims and the Mayflower

George

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Joy Reid Reignites Debate Over ‘Jingle Bells’ After Sharing Video Claiming Racist Origins

(LOOTPRESS) – A viral social media post shared by former MSNBC host Joy Reid has brought renewed attention to the historical debate surrounding the Christmas classic “Jingle Bells.” Reid reposted a video to her 1.3 million Instagram followers that describes the holiday tune as having racist roots — a claim the academic whose research is referenced says misinterprets her work.
The video, which has been widely circulated, shows a man standing beside a historical marker in Medford, Massachusetts,

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Australia Enforces Strict New Law Banning Social Media Accounts for Children Under 16

(LOOTPRESS) – Australia has begun enforcing one of the world’s toughest online safety policies, officially prohibiting anyone under the age of 16 from holding an account on major social media platforms. The sweeping change, part of the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act, took effect Wednesday following its passage in late 2024.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the rollout in a prerecorded message played in classrooms nationwide, telling students that the new rule

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WVDOH accepts bids for Mercer County bridge rehabilitation project

MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A project to renovate the eastbound and westbound spans of the Oakvale Bridge in Mercer County is among 11 construction projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
The pair of bridges carries US 460 over Fivemile Creek in Mercer County. The bridges, built in 1972, each carry about 10,400 vehicles a day.
“This project involves rehabilitating both the eastbound and westbound structure

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CCMS students to plant 800 tulip bulbs at YWCA Sojourner’s Shelter

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Charleston Catholic Middle School girls’ basketball team will help complete the landscaping at the YWCA Sojourner’s Homeless Shelter for Women and Families by planting 800 tulip bulbs on Saturday, December 13.
The planting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at the shelter, located at 1418 Washington Street East in Charleston.
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West Virginia Graduation Rate Rises, Early Learner Interventions Decrease

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fewer public school students in Grades K-3 require intervention in literacy and math at the beginning of the school year, according to a report from the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE). Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt shared beginning-of-the-year (BOY) benchmarks with the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) during its December meeting in Charleston.
The WVDE partnered with the West Virginia Legislature to support and pass the Third Grade

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State Leaders Honor Memory of Sarah Beckm, Share Hopeful Update on Survivor Andrew Wolf

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – During remarks delivered Thursday, Governor Patrick Morrisey paused to acknowledge the profound grief felt across West Virginia following the death of Sarah Beckm, who was killed in what authorities have described as an unprovoked attack. Her funeral was held Tuesday, drawing an outpouring of support from across the state.
“We’re all going to remember Sarah for a very, very long time,” the Governor said, describing her as a courageous woman whose loss continues to

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Winter Weather Advisories Issued Across Region; Snow Expected to Impact Friday Travel

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service has issued multiple Winter Weather Advisories for West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio, warning residents to prepare for hazardous travel conditions beginning late Thursday evening and continuing into Friday.

A developing storm system moving from the central United States into the Ohio Valley is expected to bring accumulating snow overnight, with the heaviest totals west of the Interstate 81 corridor.

2 to 5 Inches Possible in

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Gov. Morrisey Announces Plan to Include State Employee Pay Raises in 2026 Budget Request

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS)— Governor Patrick Morrisey announced today that his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget will include pay raises for state employees, citing West Virginia’s improved financial outlook made possible by his administration’s disciplined, balanced-budget approach over the past year.
“I believe in casting a wide net,” said Governor Morrisey. “Our state employees are the ones who teach our children, fix our roads and bridges, guard our prisons, police our streets, and administer

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