Lisa Bryant

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, a time set aside each year to pause and recognize those who faithfully lead our congregations.

European countries are seeking to enhance their defense capabilities, including personnel, as Russia ramps up drone attacks. Many countries are now exploring ways to increase manpower on the battlefield.

European countries are looking to bolster their defense capacities — including their manpower. A recent study says the region will need 300,000 more troops to defend itself. But where are those recruits to come from? Some countries are reinstating military service; others are looking for volunteers. From our partners at Deutsche Welle, DW, reporter Lisa Bryant sent us this report from a French bootcamp outside of Paris.

France is holding its second round of municipal elections this weekend. But it's struggling with motivating people to run for office. Deutsche Welle, DW's, Inside Europe reporter Lisa Bryant brings this story from a village near Paris.

As France heads into the second round of municipal elections this Sunday, thousands of small rural towns are scrambling to solve a big problem: No one wants to run for office. Long hours, low pay and a rise in belligerence toward public officials have made the gig a pretty hard sell. From our partners at Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe's Lisa Bryant reports from a small village outside Paris.

Chelsea Williams is no stranger to hearing her name called at the Mississippi Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, and this year was no exception.