Rickey L. Ross

Ric & Deb Ross: Norfolk M39yrs,GranbyHS, UG R-NSU&D-VCU R-Retired NPS & Immediate Past Prez NFCL & Tre MWCL D Prez R & NFT Retiree

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Amerikkan Justice in Black and White
Amber Guyger, a Dallas police officer, murdered Botham Jean, a 26-year-old unarmed accountant after walking into his apartment, thinking it was hers. She was convicted and sentenced to TEN YEARS.
Jason Van Dyke, a Chicago police officer,

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NOT a (1)! Happy 250th Birthday America 📷

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Norfolk City Council Formal Session - June 9, 2026
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Norfolk City Council Work Session - June 9, 2026
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Building heat and humidity mid to late week will bring the chance for showers and storms back to the region. Strong straight line winds will be primary threat Wednesday through Friday afternoon and evening.

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A transgender woman who previously attended Norfolk Public Schools is suing the division and the principal of her high school, claiming she was bullied, harassed and assaulted, and the school system did not help her.
The lawsuit, filed on May 27, says that Tatiana Blount started

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In just over a week, Town Point Park transform into Hampton Roads’ biggest festival weekends Fri-Sun, Jun 19-21!
Join Downtown Norfolk Waterfront Juneteenth Norfolk Celebration, Sail250® Virginia, Norfolk, & 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest Music, Food & Maritime Festival Weekend.

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Norfolk City Council meets Tuesday, June 9.
📷 Work Session: 4 p.m.
📷 Formal Session: 6 p.m.
To register to speak, call 757-664-4268 or email [email protected] by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting.
To review the agenda, visit https://t.co/aE2rIbDZ70
Watch on Cox TV48, online at

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ICYMI: The American Postal Workers Union is “deeply alarmed” about the new USPS rule carrying out Trump's attack on mail-in voting. The union says it “rejects the premise” that the USPS needs to comply with Trump’s orders.

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Lafayette Park near Granby St. will be closing @ 7 p.m. daily for the foreseeable future, according to a Facebook post by Norfolk Parks and Recreation.
According to the post, this change is being made to "help keep Lafayette Park safe, family‑friendly, and enjoyable for everyone"

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Trump storms off "Meet the Press" after reporter asks him to back up his election fraud claims
Donald Trump abruptly ended a live interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" on June 7th after anchor Kristen Welker pressed him to produce actual evidence for his claims of election cheati

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A New York reparations hearing turned heated as advocates debated who should qualify for future compensation programs.
Some argued reparations should be reserved for descendants of enslaved Americans, while others pushed for a broader approach that includes all Black residents