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Georgia Davis Powers (1923–2016) Georgia Davis Powers served for 21 years as a member of the Kentucky Senate. When elected in 1967, she became the first person of color and the first woman elected to that body. [50] Lillian Henken Press (1924–2020) 2010: Lillian Press is a former public relations executive and newspaper reporter.
Gloria Jean Watkins (September 25, 1952 – December 15, 2021), better known by her pen name bell hooks (stylized in lowercase), [1] was an American author, theorist, educator, and social critic who was a Distinguished Professor in Residence at Berea College. [2]
Berea, Kentucky: Served from 1910 to 1958. 47 years, 11 months Frank Kelly Collingdale, Pennsylvania: Served from 1970 until his death on November 22, 2018. 47 years, 115 days Nicholas B. Blase Niles, Illinois: Served from May 2, 1961, until his resignation on August 25, 2008. [26] 47 years, 104 days Milt Kramer Manchester, Iowa
G. Lindsey Davis: MS 1972: Methodist bishop [213] Mary Desha (did not graduate) Founder of the Daughters of the American Revolution [214] Edward A. Eckenhoff: MA 1968: Founder and president of the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C. [215] Aaron Elam : 2015: Professional gamer [216] Pam Elam: BA 1972, JD 1975: Feminist activist ...
An 80-year-old woman died one month after her Sleep Number bed suddenly moved without warning and trapped her against a wall for two days last year, a new lawsuit alleges.
The history of Berea is tied with the history of Berea College, which was founded in 1855. [6] [7] The Berea railway station was created in 1882 as part of the Kentucky Central Railroad, and later the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&N). [7] Berea was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1890. [5]
Viola Davis is the daughter of Donnie and Mable (Bryan) Davis. Davis married Percy H. Brown on June 29, 1957. Percy and Viola have five children together: Clarence, Michael, Bonnie, Donna, and Linda. [2] In 1959, Mrs. Brown became the first to attend the Nazareth School of Nursing affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. [3]
A Richmond woman is in jail on Sunday after authorities used gas to force her out of a Berea residence following an hours-long negotiation. Around 1:30 p.m. Saturday deputies responded to Fentress ...