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Mail carrier's rough push sparks debate over motives and police response

March 23, 2026

A mailman in Rockland County recently made headlines after shoving a four-year-old Jewish boy in a way that sent the child tumbling to the sidewalk. Local police have decided not to label the incident a hate crime, stating that the boy's religion wasn't a factor. The mailman, identified as a 39-year

opinion

Hospitals Should Stay Safe Havens for Everyone

March 22, 2026

The recent press gathering in Minneapolis highlighted a troubling trend: federal agents have begun showing up at hospitals, making it harder for people to get care. This mirrors earlier incidents where immigration officials entered schools, churches and other “sensitive places. ” Emergency rooms

politics

Local Schools Seek More Control Over Charter Budgets

March 22, 2026

In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the

celebrities

The Duggar Family Faces New Legal Storm

March 21, 2026

Jill Dillard, a former star of the reality series “19 Kids and Counting, ” released her first public statement after her brother’s arrest. She expressed sympathy for the child victim and called for justice, saying that “our hearts go out to the innocent juvenile victim of this unspeakable crime and

education

Fairfield Schools Set Graduation Date, Review Safety Plans

March 21, 2026

The Fairfield Board of Education will meet next Tuesday to decide the date for the 2026 graduation ceremonies at Ludlowe and Warde high schools. The proposal is to hold the events on June 16 at 6 p. m. , a change that will be voted on during the special session. In addition to the graduation plan

education

Simple Rules for Home Schooling in Connecticut

March 21, 2026

In a recent vote, Connecticut lawmakers approved a new bill that would set basic rules for families who choose to teach their children at home. The measure, which many parents opposed, passed with a mix of Democrats and Republicans in the Education Committee. The bill was created after concerns g

health

A Small-Town Clinic’s Big Comeback

March 21, 2026

In Pineville, South Carolina, a once-forgotten health clinic has reopened its doors after years of neglect. The Maude E. Callen Clinic, which opened in 1953, was a lifeline for Berkeley County’s low-income families—especially Black women and children. For decades, it provided care where hospitals we

politics

School Board Race Stays Unchanged After Recount

March 20, 2026

The election for the Forsyth County Board of Education ended without any shift in results, even after a formal recount was carried out. Both candidates had their votes tallied again by the county clerk’s office, and the final numbers matched those from the initial count. This means that the ca

education

New Tech Helps Keep Morgan County Schools Safe

March 20, 2026

Morgan County now uses a new gadget that checks for weapons at school doors. The system, called Xtract One Gateway, was put in five high schools first: Brewer, Falkville, Priceville, West Morgan and Danville. It works by letting people walk through without stopping; the machine looks for any dangero

sports

“Upsets Ahead: When the Big Seeds Might Drop”

March 19, 2026

Florida, the top seed in the South bracket, looks strong on paper because of its big frontcourt. Yet its guard play is weak, with a low shooting percentage from beyond the arc and many turnovers. A game against Houston could be tough, because the Cougars are a top‑five team and will play close to ho