Live Breaking News & Updates on Jacob Reid

Stay updated with breaking news from Jacob reid. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Higginbotham retires from Independence Bank, Oller named new Daviess County President


The Owensboro Times
Updated February 4, 2021 | 12:41 am
Photos provided
Darrell Higginbotham retired in December after 16 years as the Daviess County President at Independence Bank, and Nick Oller has been named as the successor to the position.
Officials said the joy that Higginbotham got from his 44-year career in banking was evident in everything he did, and that his presence and impact will forever be felt at Independence Bank.
“When I think of Darrell, wonderful things come to mind,” said Chris Reid, Chairman and CEO. “What a great leader he is, a great father and a role model for everyone here at Independence Bank. He is one of the best business partners I have ever had and I cherish our friendship. … He has made quite the impact during his time here, and his absence will be felt just as strongly.”  ....

United States , Daviess County , Western Kentucky University , Brescia University , Jacob Reid , Chris Reid , Nick Oller , Darrell Higginbotham , Josephw Kelly , Kentucky Department Of Education Award , Independence Bank , School Of Banking , Independence Bank President , Owensboro Health Foundation Board , Southern Little League Board , Owensboro Public School District , Brescia University Board Of Trustees , Kentucky University , Daviess County Public School System , Daviess County President , Brescia University Board , Owensboro Health Foundation , Kentucky Department , Education Award , Reid Regional Citizenship Award , Feed Seniors Now ,

Sex education is transforming thanks to the pandemic, educators say


Jan. 16, 2021
Last spring, Mary Jo Podgurski taught her usual sex education course to sixth-graders in Washington, Pa. usual, except one thing: It was over Zoom. Because the kids took the class from home, many of their parents participated as well, so Podgurski decided to include exercises to help parents and children communicate about sex.
“Mary Jo helped me build trust with my mom and classmates so if I have any questions in the future, I feel safe asking,” says 13-year-old Cicely Sunseri, one of the students.
Sunseri is one of many students to take sex education courses online in 2020. With the coronavirus pandemic making in-person classes logistically difficult or canceling them altogether, these limitations have had a silver lining within the sex ed space, educators say. When schools offer sex ed remotely, the options for curriculums, discussion formats and who has access to the classes expand. What’s more, new kinds of classes outside school settings have ....

United States , New York , Public School , City Of , United Kingdom , Tatyana Dyachenko , Jacob Reid , Eeva Goldfarb , Katie Tandy , Cicely Sunseri , Los Angeles , Jack Skelton , Mary Jo Podgurski , Mary Jo , Ann Hodder , Emily Rose Mcdowell , Anne Hodder , July Westhale , Gail Dines , University Of Wisconsin , Pulp Public School , Journal Of Adolescent Health , Health For Teens , Montclair State University , Brose Mcdowell , Young Adults ,