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1 in 3 Hoosiers use social media while behind the wheel, poll reveals | The Crusader Newspaper Group

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We’re used to a certain level of distraction while we’re driving: listening to a podcast about serial killers, or catching up with the sports news on local radio. But these kind of things require us to be passive, and don’t require our hands to leave the wheel. However, due to everyone’s increased obsession with social […]

Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Senator 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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Detroit Police Chief James Craig Retires Today, Who is Next in Line? | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Detroit Police Chief James Craig left his post with the Police Department and retired today, Fox 2 News reported. The information came from a source near the 64-year-old chief, WXYZ confirmed. A news conference is scheduled for today, according to reports. The announcement comes on the heels of
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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
New Jersey teacher curses at Black students, calls George Floyd 'criminal'
A New Jersey teacher has been removed from the virtual classroom after going a profanity-laced rant against his students about... View Article The post New Jersey teacher curses at Black students, calls George Floyd 'criminal' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Source: theGrio
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
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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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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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
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
Road closure of Holetown from Rubis Service Station to the junction of Highway C and Highway 1 - Barbados Today
The Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources has advised that the section in Holetown from Rubis Service Station to the junction of Highway C and Highway 1 will be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., from tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12, to Friday, May 14.  This forms part of the ongoing road
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
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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Barbadians ‘happy to get out’ for Mother’s Day - Barbados Today
After relatively quiet Mother's Day celebrations in 2020 because of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, Barbadians turned out in their numbers today to celebrate the special day. Several families flocked to Champers Restaurant, The Sands Hotel, and other establishments around the island to enjoy the
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
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
Leinster Bay Named "Network to Freedom" Historic Site | News of St. John
Last month, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced the addition of 16 new additions to the nearly 700 Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program's historic sites.  One of which is right here on St. John… In 1998, The Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program Act was passed by Congress
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Source: News of St. John | An Online Blog About the Daily Happenings of St. John, USVI
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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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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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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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Union draws fire for Campbell attack - The Bay State Banner
City Councilor Andrea Campbell said the tone of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association should alarm the public and worry the officers it represents. The post Union draws fire for Campbell attack appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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Entertainers shun grant money from Government - Barbados Today
Prominent players in the local entertainment industry are not convinced that some of their colleagues are struggling as much as they say they are. At the same time, questions have been raised about whether some artists were opposed to paying taxes as they opted not to access grant funding from
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Two new cases, 16 recoveries - Barbados Today
Two females are the latest persons to test positive for COVID-19 in Barbados. These cases were identified out of 870 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Thursday, May 6. Meanwhile, 16 persons have recovered from the viral illness and were discharged. There are 106
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Tulsa Transit Riders Continues To Follow Federal Mask Mandate | The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire   The City of Tulsa’s face mask ordinance will expire on April 30, however Tulsa Transit riders will still need to comply with the Federal mask mandate.  The Transportation Security Administration law states that mask are required on all Tulsa Transit buses and
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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
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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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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Oklahoma governor signs 3 anti-abortion bills into law - TheGrio
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed three anti-abortion bills into law on Monday, including ones to criminalize the procedure in certain... View Article The post Oklahoma governor signs 3 anti-abortion bills into law appeared first on TheGrio.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Four new cases, five recoveries - Barbados Today
Four persons – three males and one female – were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Sunday, May 9, while five people have recovered. The new positives were identified from the 662 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. Meanwhile, 104 persons are in isolation. Barbados has
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V.I. Unemployment Assistance Has Paid $133 Million Since Pandemic Began
Unemployment insurance in the U.S. Virgin Islands has paid out more than $133 million since the beginning of the pandemic through May 2, according to the V.I. Labor Department.
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Executives with Regions Bank and the PGA TOUR Discuss Equity and Community Engagement at the Regions Tradition
By Evelyn Mitchell Doing More Today The Regions Tradition, a PGA TOUR Champions major sponsored by Regions Bank, brings players, fans, and businesses together for five days of golf benefitting Children’s of Alabama and a variety of other local charities. The tournament also brings together two
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BDF Chief of Staff reviewing outcome of court martial - Barbados Today
Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) Colonel Glyne Grannum is reviewing the outcome of the court martial of Private Shane Coulthrust, the BDF said Sunday. Last Friday, the matter ended with 33-year-old Coulthrust being handed a sentence of “discharge with ignominy from the Barbados
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Lottery has new $50 000 game - Barbados Today
The Barbados Lottery’s new $5 instant scratch ticket game “Metal Pearl 7s” offers players 15 chances to win up to $50,000 on one ticket. The all-new dual instant scratch ticket game is easy to play, and players can win instantly with a high amount of cash and prizes. “We believe this new game will
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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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Walk the Grounds At St. Ann Center - Milwaukee Community Journal
The community is invited to get some exercise and enjoy a beverage at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care during Free Refreshment Fridays. Walk the landscaped pathways at the Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave., every Friday in May, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Walkers can enter the grounds from
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

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