Memphis, Tennessee witnessed a wave of dismissals and suspensions in its police and fire departments on Friday, as part of the fallout from the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, who died three days later. Six police officers have now been fired in the wake of the incident, while two former Memphis Fire Department employees have…

Worcester, Mass. – The EforAll Greater Worcester Winter Cohort 2023 has recently taken off, and it has been a transformative experience for the local entrepreneurial community. The program provides resources, mentorship, and support to help entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life and grow their businesses. The winter cohort brought together a diverse group of entrepreneurs…

Worcester, Mass. – The Worcester North High School boys basketball team displayed a dynamic performance Tuesday night as they defeated South 71-49. The game was a showcase of the North team’s unselfish and balanced attack, which led to their impressive victory. Tahlan Pettway, Joe Okla, and Teshaun Steele were the standout performers for North. Pettway…

The Worcester School Committee met Thursday night to discuss alternative learning options in the event of a school cancellation due to inclement weather. With the current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines requiring students to have 180 days of in-person learning, the remote learning option cannot be counted as a make-up day. However,…

This week, four police officers from three different departments in Massachusetts have been added to a suspension list maintained by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST Commission). With these additions, the list now includes a total of 19 officers. The POST Commission is responsible for creating a mandatory certification process for police…