Nashville, Tenn. – The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme Court following the retirement of Justice Holly Kirby on June 30, 2026. Qualified applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 35 years of age, have been residents of the state for five years, and must reside in the Eastern or Western Grand Division of Tennessee. Applicants must complete the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments’ application, which is available at www.TNCourts.gov, and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by 12:00 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Applicants…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced Friday to 50 months in federal prison, capping a nearly two-month trial that ended in July with jurors acquitting him of the most serious charges but convicting him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. In Manhattan federal court, Combs wept as his six adult children urged U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian to show leniency, saying he had changed since his September 2024 arrest. Prosecutors had asked for more than 11 years, arguing he leveraged violence, blackmail, drugs and his music-industry clout to abuse two girlfriends for years at so-called “freak-off” parties. The…
DALLAS-In the United States, Black women are diagnosed with breast cancer at nearly the same rate as white women, yet they are on average 40 percent more likely to die from the disease. To better understand the disparities in outcomes between Black and white women with breast cancer, Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, examined 10 major metropolitan areas where disparities in death rates and late-stage diagnosis were some of the highest: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Memphis, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Virginia Beach and Washington, DC. In nine out of the 10 major metro areas that…
NASHVILLE, TN – The Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT)’s Transportation Demand Management program, Nashville Connector, will host a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) summit on Friday, October 10th, 2025, from 8:00am to 3:00pm. The full-day event will bring together transportation professionals, employers, advocates, and policymakers to explore innovative strategies for improving mobility and reducing congestion across the region. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is the use of policies and strategies to maximize the efficiency of transportation systems leading to improved mobility, reduced congestion, and lower vehicle emissions. The event will feature a robust lineup of speakers and sessions, including: Regional…
NASHVILLE, TN – The My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Nashville Partnership today announced the appointment of Marc Anthony Peek as its new Director. Peek will lead the city’s efforts to accelerate outcomes for boys and young men of color, advancing Nashville’s vision to become a national model for youth opportunity and success. Peek brings two decades of leadership in education, youth engagement, and community development, and a deep commitment to building collaborative systems that ensure equity, opportunity, and success for all youth in Nashville. He has served as a Community Achieves Site Manager at Napier Elementary School, where he worked as…
MEMPHIS, TN (September 29, 2025) – It is with profound sadness that the Memphis City Council mourns the passing of Myron Lowery, a devoted public servant, beloved family man, and respected leader whose life and work left an indelible mark on the City of Memphis. Elected to the Memphis City Council in 1991, Myron Lowery dedicated decades of service to his community. He rose to Chair the Council and, in 2009, served as Mayor Pro Tem (interim mayor), guiding the city with steadiness and care during a time of transition. Most recently, he served as City Court Clerk from 2020…
Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Rachel Campbell released the following statement: “Donald Trump and Tennessee Republicans refused to negotiate so THEY can double the cost of health insurance for 642,867 Tennessee families. Families shouldn’t have to choose between putting food on the table or taking their child to a doctor. Donald Trump’s economy and Donald Trump’s shutdown are a means to make Tennesseans’ lives MORE expensive and MORE exclusive for the top 1% who cower to his whims. Republicans refuse to do their jobs, while Democrats stand united: cancel the cuts, lower costs, and save health care for hard-working Tennesseans. It’s that…
Eunice W. Ponder, Ed.D. departed this life at 96 on September 20, 2025 . She was predeceased by her grandparents, parents, and brothers, Austin Jackson Wilson, Jr., and Freeman Wilson. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Henry Ponder, Ph.D,, their daughters, Edna Cheryl and Anna Katheryn, and their Norfolk Terrier, Pearl. Her gardening tradition and Harvest Dinners will continue through her daughters – ensuring that such traditions as cleaning and cooking chitterlings do not become a lost art, and that her recipes for collard greens and candied yams will remain appreciated. She was a Golden Life Member…
Rev. Edwin C. Sanders, II will be honored with a Tower of Justice award for Transformative Education during the Radical Change Banquet, to be held October 16th from 6 – 10 PM. The Reverend Edwin C. Sanders, II, is the Senior Servant and Founder of Metropolitan Interdenominational Church (established 1981) in Nashville, Tennessee. This congregation attracts a broad cross-section of people with the mission of being “inclusive of all and alienating to none.” Metropolitan has outreach ministries in the areas of substance abuse, advocacy for children, sexual violence, and harm reduction. In Nashville, Tennessee, Rev. Sanders has served as Pastoral…
NEW YORK — Rev. Al Sharpton, founder and president of the National Action Network, on Sept. 28, 2025, issued a statement about Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to not seek re-election, one day after Adams appeared on Sharpton’s PoliticsNation to discuss the race and other issues. “Mayor Adams informed me earlier today that he would not seek re-election, and I told him I respected his decision, wished him nothing but the best, and said I was honored his last interview before this announcement was with me on PoliticsNation. We have been friends for nearly 35 years, and he helped us establish…