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Leadership Vicksburg is an opportunity to learn more about the community Released Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 7 p.m. So, for the past eight months, you’ve been reading about how I’ve been slowly learning the ins and outs of life in Vicksburg. It might seem like it’s taking a long time, but remember that I’m in the minority, 20,000 to 1. But every week, and every time I write, I feel like I’m learning a little more about the community. And my odds are even higher than that. Because we also cover Warren County and the surrounding areas, I sometimes…
The US Department of Education has opened an investigation into two Long Island school districts for alleged “common ancestry” discrimination, a violation of Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the department confirmed Wednesday.The school districts under investigation are Commack High School and the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School system, according to information from the department's Civil Rights Office.In the Commack district, the investigation focused on complaints of anti-Semitic and anti-Black graffiti at schools. Information about what sparked the Belmore-Merrick investigation was not immediately available.The two island school districts are on a list of more than 150 elementary, middle…
Google Clock now has a new “Timer Starter” widget, making it even easier to set a timer right from your home screen. This allows you to quickly start a timer without having to open the app, which is great for when you're in a hurry or multitasking.The widget has preset buttons for the most commonly used 1 minute, 5 minute, and 10 minute timers. However, if you need a different time, there is also a plus button to create a custom timer. Once you set a timer, it will appear on the widget so you can easily keep track of…
Paragon Galleries will host the Paragon People's Fair on August 31st and September 1st on Elk Avenue. Thursday 29th • 7:30am Open AA Meetings: Crack of Dawn group topic discussion at Union Congregational Church, 970-349-5711. • 10:00am – 11:30am CB Museum History Walking Tour (Every Thursday. • 4:00pm to 5:30pmSt. Mary's Garage is accepting shopping and donations: 421A Sopris Avenue, stmarysgaragecb.org. • 6:30 p.m. Open AA Meeting: 11-Step Meditation at Union Congregational Church, 970-349-5711. • 5 p.m. Mixed tennis for intermediate and advanced players will be held on the tennis courts across from the Crested Butte Visitor Center. For more…
YANKTON, S.D. (KTIV) – Environmental protection is a top priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and at Gavins Point Dam Generating Station near Yankton, South Dakota, finding ways to make it happen at the 65-year-old facility is a top priority.When the dam and power plant were built in the late 1950s, people dumped everything from oil to paint into the river. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, during the construction of the dam and power plant, the facilities leaked oil into the water. The power station has oil filters installed to remove impurities from the water. The…
French authorities on Wednesday charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with allowing criminal activity on his messaging app.Durov was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday as part of a judicial investigation into 12 alleged crimes that began last month. After four days of questioning in relation to the allegations, Durov was released from police custody.But prosecutors said on Wednesday that Durov now faces a preliminary indictment for “conspiring to operate an online platform enabling illegal transactions by an organized group,” a charge that could lead to a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of…
The pay-TV ecosystem has sidestepped the launch of Venu Sports, at least for now, but we'll be watching to see if it can thwart what appears to be a very formidable competitive threat. Local television broadcasts of nearly every major professional sports team in the New York area will be available through a new direct-to-consumer streaming app launching this fall under Gotham Advanced Media & Entertainment (GAME), a joint venture formed earlier this year by Yes Network and MSG Networks. Non-nationally broadcast games from the New York Yankees, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders,…
Walmart's Labor Day sale kicked off earlier this week, and it's currently selling consoles and accessories for cheaper than anywhere else. Specifically, if you're looking to buy a Switch Lite during the Labor Day sale, Walmart's sale is currently the cheapest price we've found ahead of the long weekend.While none of the bundles are currently discounted, there are multiple versions of the Switch Lite available that have been marked down to fairly affordable prices, with the turquoise and grey consoles being the cheapest options available at just $165 each.Nintendo Switch Lite sale at WalmartNintendo Switch Lite – Turquoise1Nintendo Switch Lite…
SALT LAKE CITY — Before your child is old enough to get their first job, they could be a construction worker, a baker, a musician or a housewife.Playtime at Discovery Gateway Children's Museum doesn't stop there: The museum's CEO says it's a great way to build literacy skills.”Kids really respond to what they see, and when they see something, they learn from it. Learning through play and learning through immersive experiences is the best way to engage kids,” said CEO Kathleen Bodenroth.Engagement is the beginning of a healthy relationship with books and words, and Discovery Gateway wants to foster that…
BERKELEY COUNTY, South Carolina (WCIV) — Big changes are coming to extracurricular activities in Berkeley County Schools.This stems from a chaotic situation that occurred at Friday night's football game between Somerville and Stratford: BCSD announced new safety protocols Thursday for after-school events, including high school football games.Following the incident that forced the cancellation of the second half of the game, there are some new rules that fans and students will have to follow in order to enjoy future games.”Our safety measures are going to be very similar across all of our high schools,” said Katie Tanner, public information officer for…