Sterling Brown settlement requires that MPD adopt weapon drawn reporting - Milwaukee Community Journal
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey April 27, 2021   I am pleased to learn that the settlement reached with the city in the case of former Milwaukee Buck Sterling Brown includes a requirement that a report be filed any time a Milwaukee Police officer draws or displays a firearm during an arrest
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
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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Should Duggan be Out of Detroit Mayoral Race? Why Opponent Thinks So. | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s should be removed from the mayoral race on the primary ballot - that's at least what progressive mayoral candidate Anonthy Adams believes, WDIV reported. The request to have Duggan's name removed from the primary ballot for the race was filed by his opponent Adams 'over
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New approach for corporate innovators - Barbados Today
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the Caribbean and the rest of the world squarely at the doorstep of the future of work. In the midst of global chaos many regional organisations found themselves unprepared for the digital world and have had to scramble to adjust operations to meet the new
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
EPA Attempts to Clarify Air-Quality Monitoring Confusion
As reports of noxious odors and health effects at the west end of St. Croix entered a second week, the V.I. government, Limetree Bay refinery, and the Environmental Protection Agency each began conducting hunts to find out the cause.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Bryan Waives Graduation Fees for 2021 Graduates of Public High Schools
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Tuesday he is waiving graduation fees for students graduating from the territory’s public high schools this year as COVID-19 health protocols have prevented traditional graduation ceremonies.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Chrissy D releases sizzling Final Stage - Barbados Today
Chrissy D is not letting the cancellation of Crop Over 2020 hold her back. The songstress who has previously been a finalist in the Party Monarch competition, decided to release her song Final Stage despite the uncertainty around the Crop Over 2021 season. Speaking to the media Christina Chrissy
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Two schools ‘cleared’ of COVID-19 - Barbados Today
Minister of Health and Wellness Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic on Sunday announced that the St George Primary School and the Princess Margaret Secondary School are now “cleared” from a public health perspective. Last week Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kenneth George confirmed that health
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Projected loss of tourism revenue underscores need for structural change - Milwaukee Community Journal
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 26, 2021     Last week it was reported that Milwaukee could be facing a loss of approximately $600 million from tourism due to the cancellation of events like Summerfest, the Democratic National Convention and others in 2020. This
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
‘Paid in Full’ – Inside a Major Surprise for Students
Doing More Today Nearly 50 Alabama State University seniors received the surprise of a lifetime when they heard the words “paid in full!” The soon-to-be graduates, who thought they would not be able to graduate because of financial challenges, were ecstatic to learn in a surprise reveal that their
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Four ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in George Floyd death - Barbados Today
SOURCE - AP- A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis cops involved in George Floyd's arrest and death, accusing them of willfully violating the Black man's constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement and gasping for air. A three-count indictment
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
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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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
High School Basketball Stars TaKiya Howard, Ty Johnson Injured In West Englewood Shooting | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By CBS 2 Chicago Two standout high school basketball players were shot overnight in Chicago. High school basketball stars, both so talented, they already signed to play college ball. But right now, they’re recovering after being shot. DePaul College Prep High School and Loyola commit Ty Johnson and
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Christ Church couple granted bail - Barbados Today
A Christ Church couple who was at the centre of the April 26 alleged standoff with public health and law enforcement officials appeared in court this morning. Fabian Antone John, 46,  and his wife Vanessa Maylin John, 48, of Kingsland Heights, Christ Church are accused of refusing to carry out
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
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.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! | News of St. John
It's a tequila drinking, taco eating, salsa dunking, mariachi dancing kinda Wednesday and the weather on St. John today is looking beautifully cooperative for a mid-day Margarita in the sun and sand. If you're on vacation on St. John right now, you might be thinking about where the best spot is for
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Source: News of St. John | An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI
V.I.'s Cancer Registry Starting to Produce Information that May Help Save Lives
When a shower of oil from the neighboring refinery descended on Maria Otano’s neighborhood, the St. Croix resident pulled no punches about what was on her mind. “Our No. 1 concern is cancer,” Otano said.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Fogging schedule for May 10 – 14 - Barbados Today
The Vector Control Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness will be moving its mosquito eradication exercise to rural parishes this week. On Monday, May 10, the fogging team will visit the following communities in St. Andrew: Hillaby Church Gap, Mose Bottom, Mount Hillaby, Turners Hall and
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Recordings show chaos leading to Ma’Khia Bryant shooting
A chaotic 911 call. A convulsive 11 seconds of violence ending in the death of an Ohio teen. A historic... View Article The post Recordings show chaos leading to Ma’Khia Bryant shooting appeared first on TheGrio.
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Source: theGrio
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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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
EPA Attempts to Clarify Air-Quality Monitoring Confusion
As reports of noxious odors and health effects at the west end of St. Croix entered a second week, the V.I. government, Limetree Bay refinery, and the Environmental Protection Agency each began conducting hunts to find out the cause.
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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
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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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper
John Lewis Voter Advancement Day of Action Votercade - Texas Metro News
Hands off Our Vote! Defeat Voter Suppression By Texas Metro News Team Developing Story: As hundreds gathered at Dallas City Hall today to kick off the John Lewis Voter Advancement Day of Action Votercade, Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III of Friendship-West Baptist Church decried voter suppression
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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
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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Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
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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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
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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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Suspect Arrested In Death Of 7-Year-Old Jaslyn Adams After High-Speed Chase | The Crusader Newspaper Group
'It’s a bittersweet feeling. I don’t know how to feel right now,' Adams' grandmother told reporters. By Charise Frazier, NewsOne The family of Jaslyn Adams breathed a small sigh of relief after their heartbreaking week, following the shooting death of the seven-year-old in
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Ministry of International Business and Industry working remotely due to COVID-19 case - Barbados Today
The Ministry of International Business and Industry, located on the 8th Floor, Baobab Tower, Warrens, St Michael, has been closed due to a staff member testing positive for COVID-19.  The individual, who was working remotely following the first test, was confirmed positive after the second
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
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

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