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National experts on police accountability and members of New London’s Public Safety Policy Review Committee discussed race and police oversight

The Pursuit of Harmony For those aspiring to a career in music, a degree from MTSUs renowned College of Media and Entertainment could be the first step. The Voice.  MTSU photo by J. Intintoli Multi-platinum country artist Chris Young, right, a former MTSU student, talks with Department of Recording Industry Chair Beverly Keel about his continued support of his alma mater.  × MTSU photo by Andy Heidt BryTavious Chambers, known professionally as "Tay Keith," graduated from MTS...

Hudson Reporter Dear Editor: In reply to Yvonne Balcer’s letter in the Hudson Reporter. I was so sad to read Balcer’s letter which continues to re-cycle the election fables that back Trump’s ridiculous challenges to the 2020 election. As someone who has been an educator for the past 40 years and has hoped that people would learn how to think for themselves, I am very disappointed with the lack of understanding showing in the die hard cadre pushing these myths. Balcer uses a few isolat...

Published January 23. 2021 6:41PM | Updated January 23. 2021 7:30PM The Day is seeking questions for national experts on police accountability and members of New Londons Public Safety Policy Review Committee for a live-streamed virtual event at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday called Conversations on Race: Policing in the U.S. and New London. The committee, formed late last summer amid national calls for police accountability, is recommending the city take steps to prevent police misconduct, improv...

New London — The local police union president calls the commentary on its union website free speech protected by the First Amendment. A special committee assigned to review New London police policies deems some of the posts to be unprofessional and threatening. The Public Safety Policy Review Committee has recommended that the police department strengthen personnel policies and clamp down on use of social media by officers who are using online forums for personal or political views and has c...

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Valley churches serve others to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Many people had MLK Day off of work, and some in the Valley chose to serve others to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and last updated 2021-01-18 21:34:46-05 Many people had MLK Day off of work, and some in the Valley chose to serve others to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Its about making it a day on, not a day off," said Richard Crews. The African American Christian Clergy...

'Vile, Threatening' Hate Crime Against Board Of Ed Member: Police - New London, CT - New London police seek information on the hate crime perpetrated against school board president Regina Mosley, who shared it to Facebook.

Email* Submit New London — Regina Mosley had an involuntary response when she first noticed the racial slur scrawled on the side of an envelope that had been delivered to her front step. “I got a knot in my stomach and felt like I wanted to throw up,” she said. She then tried to rationalize it. “Is this some kind of joke? No. This is really not funny. This is hateful,” she said. The package contained background material for the upcoming Board of Education meeting ...

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports James Harden is no longer employed by the Houston Rockets. In a blockbuster four-team trade, The Beard has been moved to the Nets for Victor Oladipo, Rodion Kurucs, Dante Exum, four first round picks and four pick swaps, according to reports. It’s the end of a successful, if often turbulent, era in Houston. It’s unclear if a full rebuilding effort is next for the Rockets, but what’s certain is that there will be challenges ahead after dealing the disgruntle...