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Sheriff accuses Board of Supervisors of ‘meddling’

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Two days after a judge found he had improperly re-hired a deputy who was fired over domestic violence…

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BCRI gets 17 new board members with Angela Davis fiasco behind

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Following backlash from a decision to rescind an invitation to civil rights activist Angela Davis, the Birmingham Civil…

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Slaughter-Backed Legislation Provides Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement

CHICAGO DEFENDER — To promote mental health care among law enforcement, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to raise…

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Dr. George T. French Jr. Leaves Miles College On Top

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Miles College President George T. French Jr., PhD, is forever a teacher and a motivator.

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Voters expect Trump reelection, according to poll

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Voters are predicting a reelection victory in 2020 for President Donald Trump, but less than a third would…

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Tori Wolfe-Sisson’s “Melanin-Centered” Yoga Class Relieves Stress

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — At first glance, Tori Wolfe-Sisson’s yoga class may seem like any other. The lights are dimmed to…

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Whittier approves public artwork for York Field

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The City Council Aug. 27 approved the Cultural Arts Commission’s June 24 recommendation for an Art in…

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Kawhi Leonard makes back-to-school donation of backpacks

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Two-time NBA Finals MVP and new Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard announced a donation Aug. 20…

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Clark Atlanta Alumni in Birmingham Area Welcome Dr. French

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — One thing Miles College President George T. French Jr., PhD, has learned since announcing his resignation from…

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Harper Tours Urban Farm with State Agriculture Director

CHICAGO DEFENDER — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently welcomed Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan to Chicago to tour…

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