They’re Alive! Drive-Thru Dinosaur Exhibit Arrives at the Wisconsin State Fair Park | The Madison Times
By Hayley Crandall Triceratops, Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex… Oh, my! These prehistoric creatures and others landed earlier this week at the Wisconsin State Fair Park for Dino Safari, a drive-thru dinosaur adventure. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Dino Safari displays over 40 dinosaurs that
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A breath of fresh air | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Rep. Ford and ACLU want to fumigate air freshener on mirror law By J. Coyden Palmer If it were up to one Illinois lawmaker, motorists would not be pulled over by police for having an air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror of their cars. Representative Lashawn Ford (D-8th) is the first
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ALLSTAR Chauffeured Services Hiring CDL Chauffeurs, Drivers | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
ALLSTAR Chauffeured Services is hiring chauffeurs/drivers with valid Commercial Drivers’ Licenses (CDL) of Class B or higher to drive the company’s Van Hool motor coaches, mini-buses, luxury coaches and Sprinters. The positions pay $16 per hour along with gratuity opportunities. New hires will also
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Health Department updates statewide COVID-19 case counts | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The Indiana Department of Health announced that 733 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 709,455 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous
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Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Senators were unanimous Monday in voicing praise for Carlton Dowe, the executive director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, while at the same time raising concern about a variety of issues.
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Bar: Entire justice system needs a fix - Barbados Today
Many of the issues causing a backlog in the courts are systemic, and the Barbados Bar Association says it is time to stop pointing fingers at lawyers alone and start employing solutions. Responding to an article published over the weekend in another section of the Press, in which Chief Justice
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15-year-old Bolingbrook girl dies from COVID-19 two days after testing positive | The Crusader Newspaper Group
BY Shannon Halligan, WGN TV Family is mourning the loss of a 15-year-old Bolingbrook girl who died from COVID-19 just two days after testing positive. Last week, Dykota Morgan was a perfectly healthy 15-year-old freshman at Bolingbrook High School who excelled in school and athletics. But shortly
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IMF to inject $48 million, warns of ‘modest’ recovery - Barbados Today
Barbados is in line to receive $48 million (US$24 million) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in another month or so, the  Washington based financial institution said today. But the injection comes as the IMF warns that risks to the economy remained elevated, economic growth depended
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Appeals Court Rules Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa Ineligible To Hold Public Office | The Crusader Newspaper Group
CBS Chicago News Two weeks after he appeared to win re-election, an Illinois Appellate Court panel has ruled Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa is not eligible to hold public office in Illinois, due to a 1999 federal mail fraud conviction. The mayor sat down exclusively with CBS 2’s Jermont Terry to
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BPS, Boston Afterschool & Beyond offer expanded summer programming - The Bay State Banner
Boston Public Schools is teaming up with Boston Afterschool and Beyond on an ambitious goal: enrolling nearly 28,000 students in summer recreational and enrichment programs. Kicking off the effort Thursday at the Mildred Avenue K-8 School, BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and representatives
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Source: The Bay State Banner
Elevated Levels of Sulfur Dioxide Found in Air Over STX
Preliminary air quality testing conducted by the Virgin Islands National Guard Civil Support Team Saturday found elevated levels of sulfur dioxide in the air near the Limetree Bay Refinery.
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New-look garbage collection coming - Barbados Today
The Barbados Government is expected to start rolling out a multi-million-dollar technology-driven waste management project by the beginning of the New Year. The project, a joint undertaking between the state-owned Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) and the waste management arm of Barbadian company
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BSTU concerned about students not observing COVID-19 rules - Barbados Today
While a COVID-19 case is being investigated at the Princess Margaret Secondary School, the Barbados Secondary Teachers Union (BSTU) is concerned about a lack of conformity to safety protocols by some students who are not wearing masks and practising physical distancing. In addition, a statement
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Who will replace Janice Jackson as CPS Chief? | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader Staff Report The leadership of Chicago Public Schools is in a flux as three of its top executives are leaving the district. The biggest departure is CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson, who, on Monday, May 3, announced that she will not renew her four-year contract when it expires next month. Her
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Youth Transformation Series for May 2021 - Milwaukee Community Journal
This month – on the 13th, 20th, and 27th (Thursdays) – the Youth Transformation Series will be hosting multiple FREE May 2021 learning events that are open for the public. The Youth Transformation Series is a social and emotional learning program that will give males and females ages 12-27 the
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge
The public can weigh in on whether a 120-foot floating barge containing a restaurant and a bar should be allowed to operate off two uninhabited cays near St. Thomas and St. John.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Commendations, reprimands for officer in Wright death - TheGrio
The service file of a suburban Minneapolis police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright includes a commendation... View Article The post Commendations, reprimands for officer in Wright death appeared first on TheGrio.
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People of Alabama: Makayla Files of Birmingham’s Ramsay HS
By Tyneisha Carter People of Alabama “Going into the next part of my life is very exciting, but it’s very scary for me. I’m not sure what I’ll experience, but I’m excited for new beginnings. Looking back at who I used to be and who I am, I’m very proud of the progress I’ve made. […]
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Coral Disease Part 2 – Strike Teams Fight Underwater
While some agencies are focused on restoring and regrowing coral on land-based nurseries, others are taking the battle directly beneath the sea. Among them is Frank Cummings, a leader of the St. John Strike Team.
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STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest
Armani Harvey, a fourth grader at Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School, has been named the U.S. Virgin islands winner in the 13th annual Doodle for Google competition. And everyone in the V.I can help him make it to the finals by voting online.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces end dates for COVID-19 health order and state of emergency
Alabama Newscenter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced this week the current COVID-19 public health order will expire May 31 and the existing pandemic state of emergency will end July 6 with no plans to extend either. “For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices
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Source: The Birmingham Times
NCF celebrates the life of Professor the Honourable Kamau Brathwaite - Barbados Today
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is hosting a webinar to celebrate the life and legacy of literary icon Professor the Honourable Edward Kamau Brathwaite. The event, Words & Wisdom – Celebrating Kamau’s Birthday, will be held via Zoom tomorrow, Tuesday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. Zoom ID: 821 7281
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No Action Taken by NWSL in Incident Involving Black Player | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By J. Coyden Palmer After a week’s long investigation into an incident involving Chicago Red Stars Defender Sarah Gorden, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced no disciplinary actions will be taken. The NWSL used the services of an independent investigator to look into a matter that
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Bradshaw: Parents should encourage children to take health protocols seriously - Barbados Today
With public health officials giving the all clear to St George Primary School and Princess Margaret Secondary School after the Ministry of Health investigated COVID-19 exposures, Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw is imploring parents to use these cases as a cautionary tale to their
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Tourism minister says safe reopening job number one - Barbados Today
Barbados prepares to welcome visitors under new COVID-19 vaccination protocols from Saturday with tourism authorities saying the safe reopening of the hotel and hospitality sectors is a priority and sobered by a new development in the island’s largest source market. Minister of Tourism Senator
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Councilors struggle to rein in police overtime - The Bay State Banner
Police overtime has increased despite there being fewer court sessions, fewer public festivals and parades and other traditional drivers of overtime. City councilors who are trying to find answers for why the police budget continues to rise have found few
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Jacqueline Lavinia Brown Jackson Will Become an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters For a Lifetime of Dedicated Service | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Statement By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Thursday, May 6, 2021 I am proud to announce that my wife of over 50 years, Jacqueline Lavinia Brown Jackson, is going to receive her just reward with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from our alma mater, North Carolina A & T State University, at
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Jefferson County leaders address ‘unacceptable’ uptick in gun violence
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times Birmingham’s mayor and police chief; Jefferson County’s Sheriff and DA and the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama on Friday announced a partnership to stem gun violence in Birmingham and across Jefferson County. The alliance comes in a month that
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Source: The Birmingham Times
CZMU undertaking work on Richard Haynes Boardwalk - Barbados Today
Members of the public are asked to note that the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU) will be carrying out repair work on a section of the Richard Haynes Boardwalk from tomorrow, Tuesday, May 11.  The work involves the replacement of boards in the lower section of the boardwalk opposite KPMG, and
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent
A cluster-related incident, followed by private functions and parties during the longer Carnival weekend, caused a spike of COVID-19 cases on St. Thomas, helping to bring the territory’s weekly positivity rate to 3.33 percent.
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