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Judge cites ex-McMurry quarterback’s good family in giving him 25 years instead of life for murder Brodrick “B.J.” Earl Ross Jr., 23, had pleaded guilty in the 2017 shooting death of Chris-Dion Russell. File photo.(Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer) 6:17 PM on Jul 6, 2021 CDT A former college football player who admitted taking part in the slaying of a man in Fort Worth was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years behind bars, with a judge saying the man’s upbringing contributed to his decision on the prison term. Brodrick “B.J.” Earl Ross Jr., 23, pleaded guilty in 2019 to a murder charge...

Eddie Edwards of Dover was unanimously confirmed as the state's new assistant commissioner of the Department of Safety in a vote by the five-member Executive Council on Wednesday.Edwards, a former State Liquor Commission enforcement chief and 2018 Republican congressional nominee, was praised by District 1 Councilor Joe Kenney and was approved for the post by the lone Democrat on the council, Cinde Warmington of Concord, as well as by the four council Republicans.(Our earlier report, published Feb. 17, follows.) Former State Liquor Commission enforcement chief and 2018 congressional cand...

Young Black activists continue to expand influence in NH politics Activists say young people increasingly want to get involved Share Updated: 6:55 PM EST Feb 10, 2021 Activists say young people increasingly want to get involved Share Updated: 6:55 PM EST Feb 10, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript HOUSE. ADAM: AFTER THE KILLING OF GEORGE FLOYD, NEW HAMPSHIRE JOINED IN THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE AND CONFRONTING ISSUES OF INEQUALITY. POWERFUL YOUNG GRANITE STATE VOICES EMERGED. THE ACTIVISM OF 2020 IS NOW BEING TRANSLATED INTO ACTION IN 2021. RYAN: I THIN...

Gov. Chris Sununu is vowing to jettison a problematic sign-up website for scheduling for second dose COVID-19 vaccination appointments. The state reports that 110,000 N.H. residents have gotten the first vaccine shot, but many are struggling with a federal website to register for the second vaccination. Sununu says the state is working to create their own registration system. House Bill 20 aims to set-up a school choice program that some are calling the most sweeping such legislation in the country. We talk to the newest member of the State Board of Education. The state of Nevada takes st...

NH Board of Education pick confirmed, months after Executive Council rejection The Associated Press Modified: 2/3/2021 10:19:50 PM CONCORD — New Hampshire’s Republican-majority Executive Council on Wednesday confirmed GOP Gov. Chris Sununu’s nominee to a seat on the state Board of Education, months after he was rejected by the panel when it was controlled by Democrats. The council, which approves state government appointments, voted, 4-1, along party lines to approve Ryan Terrell, of Nashua. He will serve a term that will end on Jan. 31, 2024. “Ryan is highly qualified to serve in thi...