James Ruffin News Today

A homeless shelter in Macomb County is in dire need of volunteers to help keep some of the community’s most vulnerable safe during the coldest months of the year.

Two very familiar rivals meet Saturday in the desert in the first round of the Arena Football League playoffs. The Spokane Shock invade the Snake Pit to attempt to dethrone the three-time defending ArenaBowl champs, the Arizona Rattlers.

The Philadelphia Soul traveled across the country to Deaf Valley to play in what was rated by players the toughest place to play in the AFL and shut down a banged up Shock team, winning 54-43.

Maryland’s Bowie State University is now offering people serving time at Jessup Correctional Institution the opportunity to earn a degree in sociology and a certificate in entrepreneurship.

Kudos to a young offender who turned his life around to graduate from the University of Baltimore, a lesson in how to reduce recidivism.

James Ruffin III, the University of Baltimore's first student to earn a Bachelor's degree after starting school while incarcerated, graduated Monday with honors.

James Ruffin III, the University of Baltimore's first student to earn a Bachelor's degree after starting school while incarcerated, graduated Monday with honors.

Over a month ago, the KISS were the doormat of the Arena Football League. They were a team at the time that was confused, dejected, and at times embarrassed to step on the field, only to be blown out each game.

4 hours ago Milon Attaway, a parent of a second grader at Bluford said, “We are begging that you vote against the non-renewal recommendation and let Bluford keep progressing. I’ve personally witnessed the intellectual advancement of Bluford scholars. I spend nights texting my teachers and no matter what time they always respond. My son’s scores are significantly higher and he’s on the honor roll. He wants me to let you know to keep his school the same.” Francisco Echevarria is the fat...