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Employees at Claflin University will now have access to the school’s academic programs and resources. Claflin University has announced it is joining the Workforce Edge network, a comprehensive education benefits solution for employees powered by Strategic Education, Inc. This collaboration will enable Workforce Edge partner employees to pursue innovative...

Claflin University Joins Workforce Edge to Empower Employees with Education Opportunities

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Montgomery, AL

The National Science Foundation awarded Sandani Wijerathne, a fourth-year microbiology Ph.D. student at Alabama State University a prestigious $75,000 fellowship from the National Science Foundation. The funding will support her efforts to eradicate the coronavirus. The “Alabama Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, Graduate Research Scholars Program” will support Wijerathne’s...

Alabama State University Graduate Student Receives $75,000 Fellowship to Combat Coronavirus

Quitman, MS

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Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

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The job is challenging, and I've had to adjust to a male-dominated field. But it's stable, pays well, and doesn't require hefty student loans.

I'm 26 and working in construction. The job is demanding, but I make $53 an hour in a stable career without student loans

Artificial intelligence seems to be on everyone’s minds these days. Some people embrace AI, while others fear it. Many workers worry that AI will steal away their livelihoods. And while that might be true for some jobs, other professions will likely require the human touch for years to come.

10 Lucrative and Growing Jobs That AI Won’t Replace Anytime Soon

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

California State

Chula Vista, CA

NewsNation

"It’s been more accessible and more adaptable to my income; it's been-life changing," one student said.

California in-state tuition program for Mexican students begins

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Memphis, TN

The National Civil Rights Museum is set to launch a captivating new exhibition honoring the profound legacy of black college football and its significant ties to American history, culture, and the Civil Rights Movement. The exhibition is titled “The Southern Heritage Classic: Celebrating 35 Years of an HBCU Memphis Tradition.” Coinciding with the 35th Southern Heritage Classic weekend, the exhibit opens on September 11, 2024, in Memphis.

National Civil Rights Museum Exhibit to Feature HBCU Memphis Tradition

FinanceBuzz

Interested in the healthcare field but not a medical degree? Here are 10 rewarding healthcare roles that only require a certification.

10 Good-Paying Medical Jobs You Can Get With Just a Certification

The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The California legislature passed a bill allowing undocumented students to work at public college campuses, just one day after the California Senate approved making undocumented immigrants eligible for up to $150,000 in state home "loan" programs. In January, California’s state public healthcare system expanded coverage to all undocumented immigrants, whose MediCal coverage is expected to cost $5 billion this year.
                “California is home to 83,000 undocumented students,” said State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo on the Senate floor hearing on August 20....

CA legislature passes bill to let undocumented students work at public colleges

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Louisiana State

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The Lens

During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

Albany, GA

Albany State University has made a significant economic impact in southwest Georgia, contributing $266 million to the region’s economy for the Fiscal Year 2023, according to the University System of Georgia’s annual Economic Impact Study. This marks a 2.5% increase from the previous year, highlighting the university’s growing role in fostering local economic development.

Albany State University Boosts Local Economy with $266 Million Contribution in 2023

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

Lawrence Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

A couple from Lawrence Township, New Jersey, admitted in federal court to conspiring to submit fraudulent asylum applications on behalf of non-citizen clients, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

NJ Couple Guilty of Submitting Fraudulent Asylum Applications

Chattanooga, TN

Welcome back to Loaded and Rolling! This week’s newsletter features memes, gifs and other fun content from none other than Mary O’Connell, host of both Check Call and Running on Ice, Call it a special appearance in the world of enterprise trucking. For those on the fence about...

Loaded and Rolling: Grants for CDL training programs

Atlanta, GA

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Institute of Technology – better known as Georgia Tech – and its research corporation, Georgia Tech Research Corp, alleging that the institute failed to meet essential cybersecurity requirements in contracts with the Department of Defense. The...

U.S. Department of Justice Alleges Cybersecurity Failings By Georgia Tech

Boca Raton, FL

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Akeena

In the latest splashy real estate move, Leandro Rizzuto Jr., a member of the billionaire family behind Conair, has just picked up a stunning mansion in Boca Raton’s prestigious Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club for a cool $18.5 million. The luxurious home, located at 169 W. Key Palm Road, is a true gem, offering nearly 9,000 square feet of opulent living space.

Florida Mansion Sells for $18.5 Million to a Member of a Billionaire Family

Reno, NV

American Battery Technology Co. (ABTC) says it has appointed Steven Wu as its new chief operating officer (COO). According to the Reno, Nevada-based lithium-ion battery recycler and battery materials manufacturer, Wu brings an extensive background from his previous companies in successfully scaling first-of-kind technologies into high-volume, bespoke manufacturing operations—a skillset the company says will help it as it continues to advance its commercialization and ramp-up efforts to onshore and build out a battery metals supply chain for its North American customers.

ABTC appoints new chief operating officer

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 Xavier University Receives National Accreditation for Physician Assistant Program

Xavier University of Louisiana has achieved national accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant for its Physician Assistant Program. Its partnership...

Xavier University Receives National Accreditation for Physician Assistant Program

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 Xavier University Receives National Accreditation for Physician Assistant Program