Brooklyn Bank Robbery Forces Soft Lockdown for Columbia Elementary Schools
Parents of Columbia School Districts Elementary Schools, located at 320 and 321 School Street, received a text around 2:40 pm this afternoon (October 11, 2022) notifying them that the buildings had been placed into a “soft” lockdown.
Education activist Malala Yousafzai returns to Pakistan to support flood victims: Source
Chelsea Guglielmino/FilmMagic (NEW YORK) — Education activist Malala Yousafzai has returned to her native Pakistan to support people devastated by the recent floods, according to a family source. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate landed in Karachi Tuesday
Rail union rejects deal brokered by White House, renewing possibility of nationwide strike
Florian Roden / EyeEm/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A union representing about 12,000 rail workers on Monday voted down a tentative contract that was brokered by the White House last month ahead of a possible rail strike.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson Heads Back To the ’80s for Friday Night’s Fundraiser
Leg warmers, Walkman, neon shirts and “popped” collars will be back in fashion for at least one night only at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson’s (BBBSJ) “Big 80s Night”. According to Executive Director for BBBSJ,
Western High School’s Soccer Team Ends Regular Season with a Perfect 16-0 Record
The Western High School soccer team capped a perfect regular season last night with their 16th victory of the season, defeating Detroit Country Day 1-3. Coach Scott Watterson reflected on the season prior to the season finale,
Russia in 'desperate' position, UK spy chief says
belterz/Getty Images (LONDON) — Russia is in a “desperate” position in its war in Ukraine and is running out of weapons and allies, according to the U.K.’s Director of GCHQ Jeremy Fleming. “We believe that Russia is
McKibbin Media Group to open additional studio in downtown Jackson
Jackson, Mich. – McKibbin Media Group (MMG) is pleased to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new downtown broadcast studio. The ribbon cutting event will take place on Tuesday, October 18, from 4 p.m.
USA Gymnastics to cover mental health visits
David Madison/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — USA Gymnastics is adding additional mental health services for athletes and coaches as part of its new athlete and wellness program, the organization announced Monday. Athletes will receive up to eight
Ukrainian officials, tech companies to send more drones to the front line
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (LVIV, Ukraine) — Ukrainian and foreign tech companies are providing an array of tech and cyber support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia, Ukrainian officials and tech experts said, with some of the country’s
The decadeslong struggle to break NFL's quarterback color barrier is subject of new book
ESPN reporter Jason Reid is interviewed by ABC News. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — For decades, Black quarterbacks struggled to make a name for themselves in the NFL despite their impressive skills on the field. In recent