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1. Primary Elections Underway in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming

Voters across Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming are casting ballots today in primary elections to select party nominees for key state and federal offices. Voters seeking live election updates, sample ballots, or official vote tallies should consult the Florida Division of Elections or regional election commission portals such as Palm Beach County Elections. Checking official government election websites remains the most direct way to access certified primary updates as local election boards process ballots.

2. U.S. Army Pauses Apache Training Flights After Texas Crash

The U.S. Army has temporarily suspended Apache helicopter training missions following a fatal crash near Salado, Texas. As reported by CBS News, military officials identified the two fallen aviators as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead. A safety investigation team from the Army Combat Readiness Center is actively conducting a full inquiry to determine the cause of the accident. 

3. Tax Strategy vs. Tax Preparation for Growing Businesses

Financial advisers highlight that proactive tax strategy focuses on guiding business decisions throughout the year, whereas tax preparation simply reports past earnings. Service firm owners who regularly assess entity structures, owner compensation, and allowable deductions can uncover substantial annual savings. Integrating year-round tax planning enables expanding companies to retain more revenue and secure long-term profitability.

4. Tennessee Barber Marks 30 Years of Free Student Haircuts

Tennessee barbershop owner Shawn Moses is continuing his thirty-year tradition of providing free back-to-school haircuts to K-12 students. Parents visiting Moses's shop highlighted how the complimentary haircuts offer crucial financial relief as back-to-school expenses continue to climb. Moses views the annual effort as a vital community mission to help young students feel confident and ready for the academic year.

5. Know Our History: Celebrating Olympic Champion Rafer Johnson

Today marks the birth anniversary of legendary decathlete, actor, and humanitarian Rafer Johnson, who was born on August 18, 1934. A standout multi-sport athlete at UCLA, Johnson earned global acclaim after winning the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics. His historic athletic legacy and lifelong commitment to humanitarian service continue to inspire athletes and communities worldwide.

1. Primary Elections Underway in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming
Voters across Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming are casting ballots today in primary elections to select party nominees for key state and federal offices. Voters seeking live election updates, sample ballots, or official vote tallies should consult the <a href="https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/election-dates/">Florida Division of Elections</a> or regional election commission portals such as <a href="https://www.votepalmbeach.gov/292/2026-Primary-Election">Palm Beach County Elections</a>. Checking official government election websites remains the most direct way to access certified primary updates as local election boards process ballots.
2. U.S. Army Pauses Apache Training Flights After Texas Crash
The U.S. Army has temporarily suspended Apache helicopter training missions following a fatal crash near Salado, Texas. As reported by <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/apache-helicopter-crash-salado-texas-fort-hood/">CBS News</a>, military officials identified the two fallen aviators as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead. A safety investigation team from the Army Combat Readiness Center is actively conducting a full inquiry to determine the cause of the accident. 
3. Tax Strategy vs. Tax Preparation for Growing Businesses
Financial advisers highlight that proactive tax strategy focuses on guiding business decisions throughout the year, whereas tax preparation simply reports past earnings. Service firm owners who regularly assess entity structures, owner compensation, and allowable deductions can uncover substantial annual savings. Integrating year-round tax planning enables expanding companies to retain more revenue and secure long-term profitability.
4. Tennessee Barber Marks 30 Years of Free Student Haircuts
Tennessee barbershop owner Shawn Moses is continuing his thirty-year tradition of providing free back-to-school haircuts to K-12 students. Parents visiting Moses's shop highlighted how the complimentary haircuts offer crucial financial relief as back-to-school expenses continue to climb. Moses views the annual effort as a vital community mission to help young students feel confident and ready for the academic year.
5. Know Our History: Celebrating Olympic Champion Rafer Johnson
Today marks the birth anniversary of legendary decathlete, actor, and humanitarian Rafer Johnson, who was born on August 18, 1934. A standout multi-sport athlete at UCLA, Johnson earned global acclaim after winning the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics. His historic athletic legacy and lifelong commitment to humanitarian service continue to inspire athletes and communities worldwide.

From HaHa’s to Aha’s is a podcast brought to you by two industry legends, radio
veteran Sybil Wilkes and entertainment executive extraordinaire, Stephen Hill.  
Sybil and Stephen Hill met over 25 years ago when Stephen was the executive
producer for the Tom Joyner Morning show.  From there, a friendship developed
that has span decades and endured trials, triumphs and celebrations.   For the
past 22 years the two friends come together for a time to connect, share, get
checked and have fun.   During this time, they regularly have “Roundtable Table”
discussions where they openly and honestly share their lives experiences, hopes
and dreams from the previous years.  

This podcast will cover a myriad of discussions from politics, to health, to
entertainment, to love, to sex, to the orthodox and unorthodox way of thinking
and living.   Sybil and Stephen will open the discussion to celebrities, people of
interest and regular everyday people.

From HaHa&rsquo;s to Aha&rsquo;s is a podcast brought to you by two industry legends, radio veteran Sybil Wilkes and entertainment executive extraordinaire, Stephen Hill. &nbsp; Sybil and Stephen Hill met over 25 years ago when Stephen was the executive producer for the Tom Joyner Morning show. &nbsp;From there, a friendship developed that has span decades and endured trials, triumphs and celebrations. &nbsp; For the past 22 years the two friends come together for a time to connect, share, get checked and have fun. &nbsp; During this time, they regularly have &ldquo;Roundtable Table&rdquo; discussions where they openly and honestly share their lives experiences, hopes and dreams from the previous years. &nbsp;
This podcast will cover a myriad of discussions from politics, to health, to entertainment, to love, to sex, to the orthodox and unorthodox way of thinking and living. &nbsp; Sybil and Stephen will open the discussion to celebrities, people of interest and regular everyday people.

From Ha Ha's to Aha's

Reach Media, the leading African-American Network now brings you one of the most trusted voices in the African-American community—Sybil Wilkes. Here to spread knowledge and information on the subjects and topics that matter most to us, her podcast hits home and raises the conscience of our community. Sybil Wilkes gives you a clear concise breakdown of everything that you need to keep you informed and empowered!

Reach Media, the leading African-American Network now brings you one of the most trusted voices in the African-American community&mdash;Sybil Wilkes. Here to spread knowledge and information on the subjects and topics that matter most to us, her podcast hits home and raises the conscience of our community. Sybil Wilkes gives you a clear concise breakdown of everything that you need to keep you informed and&nbsp;empowered!

The Sybil Wilkes Podcast

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 18, 2026

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