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In a week when Southwest Airlines announced a “board reconstitution” amid a board shakeup following a settlement with an activist investor, the Dallas-based airline announced that it would be changing the compensation and travel perks its board members receive. It was also explained in detail. Current compensation terms for “non-employee” board members include an annual maintenance fee of $90,000 and $1,500 per irregular board or committee meeting, according to Thursday’s securities filing. are. Members are also eligible to receive an equity grant (this year’s grant is $170,000), and members with at least five or 10 years of service are eligible…

jeanine kaufman reed The Metro Finance Department officially has a new director, but she’s not new to the city.Jeanine Kaufman Reed was unanimously approved at the Metro Council’s most recent meeting and will take over the position from Interim Finance Director Kevin Crumbo in January. Ms. Reed was interviewed on Oct. 1 by the Rules, Recognition and Public Defenders Committee, which ultimately voted 7-0 to recommend her for Congressional confirmation.In the process, Mr. Reed spoke about his background in finance, having worked in the financial industry for more than 30 years, and his past stints as deputy finance director and…

This week’s four-legged friends are at Rock Springs Animal Control Center. Stop by today! dalton Hi! I’m Dalton, a nice 6 month old boy. I’m a Great Dane/Shepherd mix, so it’s really cute! I’m very shy, so it takes me a while to open up to you, but once you do, I’ll be the best friend you’ll ever have! I’m a kind boy who deserves a lot of love. You just need someone to give you a chance to develop your individuality. I love a good hug, so if you can scratch me around the neck, that’s even better. I…

Sign up for QNS’ email newsletters to receive news, updates and local information delivered straight to your inbox. A Department of Transportation (DOT) regional planning workshop aimed at gathering public input on the far eastern portion of the newly proposed 16-mile Queens Waterfront Greenway project got off to a fairly quiet start, but the final In the end, there was an outpouring of opposition, and half of the participants left without doing anything. I am giving my formal opinion. More than 100 people packed into a room at the Alley Pond Environmental Center in Douglaston on Thursday night. Most of…

Friday, October 25, 2024 | 1:01 p.m. Acting U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel Davis visited the Truckee River near Reno on Thursday to highlight the Biden administration’s investments in ecosystem restoration projects, officials said in a news release. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is collaborating on an ecosystem restoration project to support the recovery of the Lahontan cutthroat trout and cuiwi sucker, the release said. Both fish are central to the culture of the Pyramid Lake Paiute people and have been affected by land use changes such as water infrastructure and dam installations. The National Fish…

The NEIU Office of Student Health Services hosted the Fall 2024 Student Health Fair, bringing together local health advocacy organizations to promote the well-being of students. The fair featured kiosks that provided information and resources to support students’ physical, mental, and social health. Participants also had access to a variety of services, from free HIV testing to community empowerment resources. More than 50 people, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, attended the fair, which was held on September 24, 2024, in the NEIU Alumni Hall in the Student Union. Sana Kausar Habiya The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)…

Campaign finance reports sit on a table inside the Johnson County Registrar of Voters office in Franklin on Tuesday. Editor’s note: This is the second in a series analyzing contested office campaign finance reports in Johnson County. This article analyzes local offices such as counties and school boards. A story about the Indiana State House race appears in Friday’s Daily Journal and is available online at dailyjournal.net. Another article about how residents of Johnson County ZIP codes support the presidential candidates of the two major parties will be published in Tuesday’s paper. Some local candidates have raised thousands of dollars,…

As Dolly Parton says, rhinestones are essential to the latest Dolly Beauty makeup collection. Her lipstick is now bejeweled with three new lip glosses and black mascara. Gayle King, who recently interviewed Parton, said she loves it because it’s sparkly and cute, just like Dolly. There are also new eyeliners in black, blue and brown, as well as lipliners that can be worn alone or layered with lipstick. The bestseller, unsurprisingly, is Heavenly Kiss Lipstick in Jolene Red, Parton’s signature deep red shade. However, as Parton shares in an exclusive video with Oprah Daily, she prefers to wear birthday suits…

shutter stock If you’re looking for your next favorite show, look no further. Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black just arrived on Netflix…only the first eight episodes have been released yet, but we’re already hooked. What is “Beauty in Black”? The story follows the diametrically opposed lives of two women living in Atlanta. One is a wealthy black hair care mogul and the other is a stripper at Atlanta’s famous Magic City strip club. But while it may seem like these two women couldn’t be more different, they collide in life and discover they have more in common than they originally…

How can you make a 25,000-square-foot office building with drop ceilings and antiquated conference rooms feel homey with luxurious, forward-thinking design? That’s what the 5th Annual 2019, which runs through November 13th, says. It was a challenge for the 25 designers selected for the Next Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas.The Dallas Show House is located in the Turtle Creek neighborhood near downtown and is an addition to the original Kips Bay Decorators Show House, which debuted on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in 1973. Featuring top-of-the-line spaces designed by renowned interior designers, tickets are required. Proceeds will be used to…