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Biden pledges pandemic relief - The Bay State Banner
President Joe Biden gave his first address to a joint session of Congress on April 28, promising billions of dollars for infrastructure improvements and education support as well as immigration and civil rights reforms. The president’s proposed initiatives received mixed reactions from community
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Andrew Brown Jr. was shot 5 times by North Carolina deputies, autopsy shows - TheGrio
Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man killed by deputies in North Carolina, was shot five times, including in the back... View Article The post Andrew Brown Jr. was shot 5 times by North Carolina deputies, autopsy shows appeared first on TheGrio.
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Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season
It’s that time of year again -- the impending start of hurricane season, when everyone becomes a meteorologist, and the bane of Ernesto Morales’ existence.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
NOAA Report Declares Severe Drought for U.S. Virgin Islands
“There are signs of soil cracking on St. Thomas and St. Croix, and vegetation is showing distress across all islands. Precautions such as ordering hay and water deliveries are being taken to get through the dry season."
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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
Coulthrust, found guilty of two charges, pleads for leniency - Barbados Today
Coast Guard Private Shane Coulthrust pleaded for leniency late Friday night after a military tribunal found him guilty of two of the nine charges he faced during his court-martial. But the sentence to be imposed was not immediately known as the three-member panel of Lieutenant Commander Fernella
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College Possible Celebrates its High School and College Graduates | The Madison Times
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Sometimes, first-generation students feel a certain pressure to do well academically. While Bawi Kil Dawt Nun Par certainly feels that pressure, her educational aspirations are as much for her as they are for her parents. “Going to college and finishing my education has always
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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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General Fishing Season Opens May 1 - Milwaukee Community Journal
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2021-2022 fishing season will open May 1, without any changes to season dates. All regulations and license requirements still apply. “I hope everyone is as excited as I am for the 2021 fishing season,” said
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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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Wayne County Sheriff's Office Looking to Fill 200 Vacancies | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington is looking for 200 men and women to fill corrections officer vacancies at the three jails. The vacancies—resulting from retirements or other turnover—critically affect staffing levels in the facilities. In an effort to get folks hired fast, the Sheriff is
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Governor Signs Bill Welcoming Retired Teachers Back To Classroom | The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire More of Oklahoma’s retired teachers can return to the classroom following the signing of Senate Bill 267 Monday. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education Chair and Education Committee Vice Chair, Sen. Dewayne Pemberton, R-Muskogee, is the author of the bill to
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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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Bryan Vows to Find Source of Emissions Hovering Over STX
In the wake of a flood of reports about a "rotten egg" smell hovering over parts of St. Croix, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Friday that everything possible is being done to “find out what is this strange odor affecting our residents.”
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Leading economist insists it cannot be business as usual - Barbados Today
Predicting that meaningful economic growth and business travel were highly unlikely to return to the region any time soon, one noted economist is warning of the urgent need for “disruption” of how things are done in the region in several industries. Regional economist Marla Dukharan said most
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Phased rollout of face-to-face classes continues Tuesday - Barbados Today
Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw has given the greenlight for the phased rollout of more face-to-face classes to continue from Tuesday, May 11. Speaking during Sunday’s live COVID-19 update, Bradshaw said that after having several discussions with principals of
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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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Jury selection in Ahmaud Arbery case set for October | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Deanna Hackney and Amir Vera, CNN Jury selection will begin October 18 for the state trial of three men facing charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia last year, according to Glynn County, Georgia, court records. Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was out for a jog near
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AOPT chairman slams outdated footage of students cramming ZR van - Barbados Today
A video circulating on social media showing students from a rural high school in an overloaded route taxi has been dismissed as “old video” by the Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) Roy Raphael who appeal for a stop to the spread of video that places public service vehicle
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Sir Hilary to serve the UWI until 2027 - Barbados Today
Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, who is currently in the final year of his six-year contract, has been reappointed by the institution’s highest governing body, the University Council, for a second six-year term. The Council which met
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2020 reverse tax credit available for filing - Barbados Today
Employees are advised that the 2020 Reverse Tax Credit (RTC) return, better known as the ‘$1300’, is available for filing.  The return should be filed online in TAMIS by December 31, 2022. Employees eligible for the RTC are those who, during the 2020 calendar year, earned a total annual income
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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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Darren Green Jr.'s family wants Illinois state trooper charged with murder in Harvey traffic stop | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Jesse Kirsch, ABC7 Chicago The family of a man shot and killed during a traffic stop is calling for murder charges against one of the Illinois State Police troopers involved in the 2020 incident. Nearly seven months after the Harvey traffic stop turned deadly, the family of Darren
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HUD Awards Los Angeles City and County $4 Million to Assist 1,950 Families - Los Angeles Sentinel
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) $4 million to launch a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Regional Mobility Demonstration
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Alabama retains all 7 U.S. House seats following 2020 census
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times  On Monday, The United States Census Bureau released the results of the 2020 Census, with population totals and congressional seat distributions updated in all states.  According to the results, Alabama will get to retain all seven of its Congressional seats in
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SaintA Named One of Southeast Wisconsin's Top Workplaces - Milwaukee Community Journal
Employees offer high praise for Wisconsin provider of family-centered care and educational services   MILWAUKEE – SaintA, an evolving, community-facing human services organization that offers a comprehensive array of prevention, intervention and crisis resources that help children and families
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Detroit, Google.org Link up to Help Detroiters With Affordable Housing | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Mayor Mike Duggan and Google announced today that the City of Detroit has been selected for Google.org’s Fellowship Program, in which 13 Google employees will spend six months pro bono supporting the City to develop an affordable housing locator search tool. Google.org Fellows will work alongside
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New DPD Space Will Honor Benny Napoleon | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
After Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon's COVID-19-related death rocked the community and beyond last year, the City of Detroit is making sure his name is not forgotten in a special way. Napoleon, who previously served as Detroit Police Chief and overseeing the gang squad, will have a new
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Ma'Khia Bryant's death puts spotlight police shootings in Ohio city
In the aftermath of the police killing of Ma'Khia Bryant's, more attention is being paid to the city where it... View Article The post Ma'Khia Bryant's death puts spotlight on frequency of police shootings in Columbus, Ohio appeared first on TheGrio.
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Lafayette Square near the White House reopens to public - TheGrio
Lafayette Square, the park across from the White House, reopened Monday to the public nearly a year after federal authorities... View Article The post Lafayette Square near the White House reopens to public appeared first on TheGrio.
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Chauvin juror defends participation in Washington protest - TheGrio
One of the jurors who convicted Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd on Monday defended his participation in a protest... View Article The post Chauvin juror defends participation in Washington protest appeared first on TheGrio.
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