NASHVILLE, TN — Members of the Fairfield M. B. Church joined with several motorcycle clubs totaling more than 200 cyclists, and travelled to Louisville, Kentucky to visit the family of Breonna Taylor. The 26 year-old medical technician was killed shortly after midnight on March 13, when three plainclothes Louisville Policemen used a battering jam for forced entry into their home. They shot 26 times with eight bullets hitting Taylor. Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr., senior pastor at Fairfield, led the group and said it was good to show love and support to Breonna’s mother, Tamika Palmer, other family and friends…
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The new 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT is outfitted with good and sporty looks, smart new tech and safety, all combined it makes for a practical good-looking vehicle. The GT is loaded with the latest entertainment and safety tech, wireless charging and in-demand creature comforts…Sleek, in-dash design lets you access maps, info and entertainment safely on the big screen, that’s perfect for taming Nashville’s congested city streets or twisty mountain roads. For 2020, the Elantra GT offers plenty of upgrades that includes a 201-hp 1.6L 4-cylinder engine, with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission and 161 to 201 hp. There’s stiffer springs,…
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent In his address, Biden expressed concerned for African Americans and other minorities who have suffered under oppressive government policies. After going out to personally meet with demonstrators in Delaware, presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden has taken a firm stand against the police killing of George Floyd and the overall plight of African Americans who’ve been targeted, brutalized and killed by law enforcement officers. “I can’t breathe.” “I can’t breathe,” Biden said in a lengthy address on June 2. “George Floyd’s last words,” Biden explained. “But they didn’t die with him. They’re still…
By Peter White DHS Disburses Pandemic EBT Benefits NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) began distributing pandemic EBT benefits last week to families who already have EBT cards from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Families across our state depend on the meals their children receive at school and many were not prepared to immediately replace those meals when schools shut down for COVID-19,” said TDHS Commissioner Danielle W. Barnes. President Trump signed the CARES Act on March 27. Tennessee submitted its request to provide Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) to…
The new 2020 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax truck offers a ‘beauty and the beast’ appeal. It offers stylish beautiful features but is also a tough work horse when it comes to doing those big jobs. With the strength of an i-FORCE 5.7L V8 engine, Tundra is built to fulfill those tough assignments. This brawny engine features Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) to optimize engine breathing for maximum power and efficiency. The Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) automatically adjusts intake runner length for optimal torque and performance. And to help handle the 401 lb.-ft. of torque, it’s been…
For 2020, Hyundai has introduced the next evolution of their flagship G90 luxury sedan, the Genesis G90 RWD 3.3T Premium. This latest version has earned the highest initial quality ranking for a large premium car last year. In its survey of new car owners, the 2019 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study ranks Genesis #1 among all automotive brands for the second year in a row. The 3.3T Premium model gets its name from its remarkable engine, a 3.3L Twin-Turbo rated at 365 HP.2 with two turbochargers, there is virtually no lag in the boost you feel when pressing the accelerator…
It was over four years ago that the NFL responded to the silent protest of a key player in a shameful manner. Former San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kapernick exercised the opt out portion of his contract, then found that there was no team willing to take a chance on even giving him a tryout or adding him as a backup, despite the fact he’d come off a season where he had 16 touchdown passes and only four interceptions in limited duty. Kaepernick was judged as too controversial, particularly after President Trump personally attacked both Kapernick and the NFL for…
The RX 450h F SPORT adds bold styling and offers an Adaptive Variable Suspension that will take performance even further once you hit the highway. It clearly offers the best of many driving worlds once you get behind the wheel. The 450h F Sport offers a V6 engine with powerful an impressive 308 total system horsepower, along with the convenience of a Drive Mode Select feature. The exclusive performance drive modes help provide drivers with the highest level of responsiveness. The F Sport offers exclusive drive modes. Sport S+ mode enhances steering and adjusts the Adaptive Variable Suspension, while Custom…
Tennessee has played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement By JC Bowman NASHVILLE, TN — While Tennessee has an imperfect track record on the issue of civil rights, we should be proud of our state. Because we know that while our citizens may argue amongst ourselves, debate issues, and drag our feet, in the end, we usually get it right. It was almost 100 years ago that Tennessee provided the 36th and final state needed to ratify the landmark 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving millions of women the right to vote. If not for the economy…
The new 2020 Buick Enclave Avenir FWD SUV is the embodiment of power, roominess, style and technology. Features such as: • Three rows of first-class seating for up to seven people • QuietTuning TM technology with Active Noise Cancellation to help reduce, block and absorb unwanted noise • Suite of available active safety technologies including HD Surround Vision • 310-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine with advanced 9-speed automatic transmission Open the door and step inside to warm wood tones, brushed-chrome accents and heated first-row seating with ventilating, massaging and leather-appointed seating features. At the touch of a button, slide open an…