A two-time All-American, three-time All-OVC pick, and former NFL standout, Dominique ‘DRC’ Rodgers-Cromartie began his football journey as a cornerback for the TSU Tigers. He was then selected in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. The two-time Pro Bowler and AFC Champion returned to TSU in 2023 and earned his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the College of Liberal Arts. The Black College Football Hall of Fame, established in 2009, celebrates the legacy of standout players, coaches, and contributors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Rodgers-Cromartie is one of six inductees in the Class…
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There’s nothing like the smell of a real Christmas tree, and for a lot of us, it’s not Christmas without one. In fact, in the US, around 22 million Christmas trees are purchased every year (“Christmas Tree Purchases By The Numbers”). But what do you do with your tree once Christmas is over? Good news, there are many great ways to recycle your tree, keep them off our roadways and prevent them from doing more harm than good. 1. Replant It One of the newest trends is buying a Christmas tree with roots attached. Several Christmas tree farms in Tennessee,…
Henry Anderson Atwater II passed away December 20, 2024. Atwater was a man whose life was a testament to dedication, resilience, and love. Born on October 28, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Celesta Atwater Franklin and Henry A. Atwater, Henry was the eldest of four siblings. His early years were marked by strong family ties and a relentless determination to achieve excellence. He entered eternal rest on December 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and faith. Henry received his early education at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School and Father Ryan High School. He continued his…
National discount retailer Big Lots announced this week it will begin going-out-of-business sales at its remaining stores because the company has not found a buyer to boost it from bankruptcy. The company has not said it is going out of business but stated it is holding the going-out-of-business sales to protect the value of the company. Big Lots was previously in talks with Nexus Capital Management to purchase it, but that deal fell through, the retailer said. The company said it is still pursuing an alternative transaction with Nexus or another party. Six of the 47, Tennessee Big Lots stores…
National-According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can take over other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. Cancer is not just one disease, but many diseases. A person can lower their risk of getting many common kinds of cancer by making healthy choices, keeping a healthy weight, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol intake, and protecting their skin. Screening tests can find some cancers early when treatment works best. Vaccines (shots) can help…
National-Donald Trump on Tuesday named Herschel Walker, who unsuccessfully ran for a Georgia Senate seat in 2022, as his pick for U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. “Herschel has spent decades serving as an Ambassador to our Nation’s youth, our men and women in the Military, and athletes at home and abroad,” Trump wrote on his social media platform TruthSocial. Walker, a Heisman Trophy winner at University of Georgia before playing in the NFL, led a tumultuous Senate campaign two years ago as the Republican nominee in his home state of Georgia, ultimately losing to Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in a run-off.
The Wharton Health Care Management Department (HCM) and Meharry Medical College have launched a new joined MD/PhD program that enables a student to pursue an MD degree at Meharry and a PhD at Penn. Cynthia Chude GRW26, the first Escarce-Kington Scholar in the new Wharton Health Care Management and Meharry Medical College Joined MD/PhD Program, has begun classes and also become an LDI Associate Fellow. Currently a third-year medical student at Meharry, Chude takes a leave of absence to pursue her five-year doctoral studies at the Wharton School. “HCM’s work with Meharry is a labor of love, built on mutual respect, and a shared vision,”…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – FedEx has been named a 2024 “Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation” by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of Women In Trucking Association (WIT). WIT’s mission is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize the obstacles they face. “FedEx, which was founded on a people and service philosophy, is proud to support a diverse workforce full of exceptional women who work in roles across the company, including drivers, freight handlers, leadership, and everywhere in between,” said Tracy Brightman, executive vice president and chief people officer, FedEx…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Nashville has a new organization aimed at empowering women through knowledge sharing, networking and personal development. Women Inspiring New Growth for Success (WINGS) held a launch event December 7 at Gulch Crossing Building. Its mission is to empower women to reach their fullest potential — personally and professionally — through connection, education, and transformative experiences. WINGS was founded by Hope Soriano McCrary, Mia Vickers, Julia Sellers and Thallen Brassel with a belief in the strength of a diverse, supportive community of women. The organization will hold events throughout the year designed to foster authentic relationships and offer…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Tennessee State University alumnus and board member Dwayne Tucker has been appointed interim president of the university after a board of trustees vote today. “It’s my pleasure to accept appointment of interim president for our beloved Tennessee State University,” Tucker says. “I also want to thank our board of trustees for their confidence in me as well as the bigger big blue community in terms of their support and unwavering courage for me to take this job.” He plans to begin the role on Monday. Tucker earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management at Tennessee…