The original ‘Sin City’: exploring Newport’s past of mobs, crimes and more
Rachel Smith, Reporter
October 25, 2019
1955 Frank Sinatra gambled in the back room of the casinos on York Street. Dean Martin entertained guests at infamous mafia member Frank “Screw” Andrews’ house parties. And criminal racketeer Melvin Clark collapsed with a bullet lodged in his throat on Central Avenue. This was Newport—desirab...
Southgate School: Opinions split on museum’s focus
Rachel Smith, Reporter
October 1, 2019
The Newport History Museum at Southgate Street School has been placed on a trial of ethics by some NKU students for its coverage of the city’s local history at the former school of segregation. “If you’re going to talk about the struggle that African-American kids had to go through to get an ad...
‘Step back in history’: Southgate School promotes education, understanding
Rachel Smith, Reporter
September 13, 2019
When James Harris was eight years old, he would stand on a Newport street and gawk at the local school closest to his home. Harris said it was so unlike the school he had to walk several blocks to attend because this one had an enormous playground—one with shiny swings, seesaws and slides. It cap...
