Author: Tribune Staff

The new 2020 Mazda CX5 is the driver-centric car customers have been waiting on. The CX-5 features an intuitive instrument panel that places gauges and displays within your line of sight to minimize distraction. The center console and Commander control are positioned for optimal comfort of the wrist and forearm. The Mazda Connect™ Infotainment System features a larger 8-inch full-color touch-screen display integration for your iPhone® and Android Auto™ integration.  The 10-speaker Bose® premium audio system is designed and engineered specifically for the unique cabin acoustics of the CX-5. Mazda and Bose engineers have merged their expertise in cabin analysis,…

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The new 2020 Chevrolet Blazer 3LT Leather AWD is the well-equipped SUV drivers will enjoy. The LT boasts a muscular profile and aggressive design appeal that draws on long standing Chevrolet performance heritage. Blazer stands out from other SUVs with a bold look and powerful presence. Ultra-thin LED daytime running lamps above the headlamps provide an eye-catching look any time of day. High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps offer crisp, bright illumination. LED taillamps wrap around There’s a signature Black grille with chrome header and standard 18-inch wheels announce your arrival, while a rounded dual-outlet exhaust provides a memorable exit. There’s a…

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By Tribune Staff Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s social activism remains constant and consistent. Education’s always been one of her priorities, and she’s now started a new series designed to stimulate reading interest in young children. She launched “Mondays with Michelle Obama” Monday. She’ll read aloud each week from a different classic children’s book starting at 11 a.m. CDT. The series will continue through May 11 and is a collaboration between Michelle Obama, Penguin Young Readers. Random House Children’s Books and PBS Kids. She began the series with “The Gruffalo,” written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.  Each…

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KIA has Introduced their all-new All-New 2021 Kia® Seltos, It’s their newest edition to their SUV family of vehicles.  The Seltos S boasts these impressive standard features, and options like All-Wheel Drive and S Turbo with 195 lb.-ft. torque and 7-Speed Quick-Shift DCT Automatic and 17-inch alloy wheels. For the amazing price, there’s plenty of capabilities and comfort. There’s a 2.0L 4-Cylinder Engine with 147 HP. An All-Wheel Drive – with Torque Vectoring and Center Lock.  The interior features upscale thorough ergonomic design, with ample passenger space and reclining second-row seats. The modern cockpit has a clean, sleek design, intuitively placed controls, and features that…

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The wait is over with great news! The first-ever Corolla Hybrid, 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE has arrived, with an all-new sleek design. This state-of-the-art hybrid has the latest tech and standard features such as:  Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0), which is a bundle of active safety features standard on many 2020 Corolla and 2020 Corolla Hybrid vehicles. This hybrid means more power. Impressive handling and enhanced efficiency. Corolla’s all-new lower, wider platform gives it a more responsive and energetic drive. A redesigned, lighter body helps optimize efficiency. Under the hood, Corolla’s available 2.0L Dynamic Force Engine with 169…

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By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee State Tigers now have a new Athletic Director. Dr. Mikki Allen was named Thursday to succeed Teresa Phillips by TSU President Glenda Glover during a virtual press conference with various administrators  coaches, alumni and press representatives. Allen comes to TSU after 11 years in sports administration, including his most recent position as the assistant director of athletics for Player Relations and Development at the University of Tennessee. This program was designed to guide football student-athletes from enrollment through their transition to post-football professional careers.“With the retirement of AD Teresa Phillips after a…

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The new 2020 Mercedes GLB 250 4MATIC makes owning a Benz a reality, especially with his more than affordable starting price. Its low price still packs in luxuries like a power liftgate, power front seat memory and dual climate zones, along with of course, the iconic Mercedes Benz name and reputation.  The GLB 250 4MATIC, is not your typical SUV, with its 221 turbo horses, variable all-wheel drive, flexible seating for up to seven, and the advanced MBUX voice assistant.   The standard dual digital, 7-inch presents reconfigurable instruments and multimedia visuals with vivid clarity. The central display is a…

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The new 2020 BMW M235i XDrive is a sports sedan that drives like a  really cool sporty crossover.  BMW M’s blistering power is matched with responsive handling to deliver track-level performance in every maneuver. With near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, newly developed M xDrive, and M-engineered suspensions and differentials, M elevates BMW’s signature handling to the highest degree. BMW’s legendary engineering lies at the heart of every M. Generations of award-winning engines deliver prolific power and torque. State-of-the-art M TwinPower technology generates more power from fewer cylinders, with every engine precision-tuned to deliver more than 100 horsepower per liter. The M235i…

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By Tribune News Service ATLANTA (AP) — The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, a veteran civil rights leader who helped the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and fought against racial discrimination, died Friday, a family statement said. He was 98. A charismatic and fiery preacher, Lowery led the SCLC for two decades — restoring the organization’s financial stability and pressuring businesses not to trade with South Africa’s apartheid-era regime — before retiring in 1997. Lowery, considered the dean of civil rights veterans, lived to celebrate a November 2008 milestone that few of his movement colleagues…

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By A. Raye Clayborn Tribune Intern  NASHVILLE, TN — While North Nashville may have one of the country’s highest rates of incarcerated individuals there are platforms in place to help break the cycle of poverty and recidivism that has strong links to low-income households. A 2018 study by the Brookings Institution on Work and Opportunity Before and After Incarceration placed area code 37208 as having one of the highest incarceration rates in the country, taking into consideration recidivism in the community as well. Many factors are involved but the issue of employment is significant, with stable and livable-wage employment a …

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