Bessie Alethia Anderson Speights is believed to be the first Black student to graduate from Arsenal Tech. Author: Rich Nye Updated: 9:43 PM EDT May 14, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS The Arsenal Technical High School class of 1970 wanted to do something special for their alma mater for their 50-year reunion.
The pandemic delayed the plans until 2021, but on Saturday, the alumni remember one of Tech s groundbreaking graduates whose legacy might otherwise be forgotten.
Bessie Alethia Anderson Speights died in 1982, a widow with no children. Her obituary lists no survivors. Bessie had no grave marker at Floral Park Cemetery, despite a remarkable life that included being the first Black female graduate of Tech High School in 1916.
With Reno starting its recovery from the pandemic, the project is now back to full construction, Smith said. At the same time, it also faces a different set of challenges. At the top of the list is the increase in construction costs. The price of lumber, for example, is up 400% since March.
The increased costs are especially being felt at the apartment portion of the project. If the high costs continue, it could potentially have an impact on rents. The 5th & Vine Apartments is located on the southeast corner of Keystone Commons and has about 300 units planned.
“When you’re talking parts like wood and steel, it’s just crazy,” Smith said.
Updated: 5:09 PM EDT May 10, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana State Police said a traffic stop for speeding led to the discovery of 162 pounds of methamphetamine Friday morning.
Police said a trooper pulled over a semi on Interstate 65 near Keystone Avenue around 10 a.m.
Police said while speaking with the driver of the semi, the trooper could smell the odor of marijuana coming from inside the truck.
Further investigation led to the search of the semi and the discovery of approximately 162 pounds of methamphetamine.
Police estimate the drugs to be worth 2.5 million dollars.
Dejohntae Williams, 27, of Victorville, California is now facing federal drug charges.