Last week, Link came out swinging with stories on the new Muhammad Ali stamp, a USPS video about the release, and the dedication ceremony in Ali’s hometown of Louisville, KY.
On the business front, we told you about the organization’s improved performance during the holiday surge; Jason DeChambeau being named acting processing operations vice president and three virtual job fairs for supervisory positions scheduled for 2026.
We also explored the origins of Martin Luther King Jr. Day; highlighted a request by the USPS historical preservation architect for employees to share historic Post Office photos they may have; and offered a sneak peek at the latest Love stamps.
Postal crime also made headlines: A $10,000 hoard of pallets belonging to USPS was discovered at a business in Delaware, and a former Pennsylvania letter carrier got federal prison time for selling stolen postal money orders and mail containing checks to the ringleader of a drug gang.
In more uplifting news, the “People” column shared the story of Letter Carrier Konai Davis, who saw a social media post about a bracelet of sentimental value lost at a local parade in Demopolis, AL, and then discovered it while out on her route. “It was the best delivery I made during peak season,” she said.
Finally, “Heroes” told the story of Linda Blackmon, a rural carrier in Tennessee Colony, TX, who sensed something amiss when she saw an older couple’s dog in their front yard. She entered their home after hearing a call for help and found a man on the floor, bleeding. She called 911 and waited with the customer until paramedics arrived. He later thanked Blackmon for her help.
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