Columbia, Tenn.- The City of Columbia has been awarded a Community Development BlockGrant (CDBG) by the Tennessee Economic & Community Development Department in the amount of $630,000. Columbia is one of 47 municipalities that will share in $27.3 million in CDBG, used to help fund sidewalk improvements on East 8th Street and South High Street, which are main pedestrian arteries. Improvements include replacing the existing sidewalks on the south side of East 8th Street and repairs to the sidewalks on both sides of High Street in order to improve pedestrian flow and meet ADA standards. All surrounding neighborhoods will be…
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NASHVILLE, December 15, 2022 – Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center (MWCHC) is excited to announce a special event that will have everyone smiling a little brighter this holiday season. During their Smiles with Santa event, MWCHC is offering free dental screenings and cleanings to attendees of all ages. The event will take place Saturday, December 17 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at MWCHC’s Nashville location. All participants have the opportunity to get a photo with Santa himself while also enjoying free books, toys and hot cocoa. Children can also expect fun-filled dental activities including “Plaque Attack” Science Experiments, ABC Tooth…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Eight women at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center made history yesterday as they graduated from the Lipscomb University LIFE Program with their Master of Arts in Christian Ministry. The women were part of a group of 13 inmates participating in University’s Lipscomb Initiative for Education (LIFE) Program at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center. Of the 13 graduates, two women graduated with their Associate of Arts degree, three with their Bachelor of Professional Studies degrees and eight students with their Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) degree. In addition, five outside students who have studied…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor John Cooper will host Jewish community leaders to celebrate the start of Hanukkah during the 2022 Menorah Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 4:45 p.m. in front of the Historic Metro Courthouse. Representatives from Congregation Beit Tefliah, Congregation Micah, Congregation Sherith Israel, Congregation Ohabai Sholom/The Temple, West End Synagogue, Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, Gordon Jewish Community Center and Akiva School will all be on hand for the celebration.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) will receive more than $10.5 million over the next five years as part of a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.) The grant was awarded for the purpose of enhancing MPHD’s public health workforce and foundational infrastructure. The Metro Board of Health approved the grant award Thursday, December 8. “The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted several key areas where MPHD’s infrastructure needed to be strengthened,” said MPHD Director of Health Dr. Gill Wright. “This grant will allow us to better invest in our current employees while ensuring…
National–The Education Equalizer™, Dr. Carjie Scott, reveals in her new self-narrated audiobook, “You Are Accepted: How to Get Accepted into College and Life!” why owning her story led her to become a first-generation college graduate who courageously stood up to workplace racism and sexism in higher education. Additionally, Scott explains why all colleges and universities must revisit their policies and procedures to ensure access and equity for all students, particularly Black and minority students. She concluded the book by encouraging leaders to support HBCUs and students defrauded by for-profit institutions. “First-generation college students have unique backgrounds and experiences,” said Scott,…
St. Paul, Minn. and Charlotte, NC. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) are excited to announce the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to entries. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” Competition entries are accepted at YoungScientistLab.com until the April 27, 2023 deadline. Each year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge recognizes the grand prize winner, 10 finalists,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Assembly Food Hall, the preeminent downtown dining and entertainment destination announced today the addition of Han’s Banh Mi & Pho, an authentic Vietnamese cuisine serving the Nashville community since 2019. Han’s Banh Mi opened this week in the South Hall, offering Assembly Food Hall guests a new Vietnamese option. Husband and wife duo, Han Hong and Tram Nguyen, along with a seasoned business owner, Elden Gillard, opened Han’s Banh Mi & Pho in 2019 out of a passion for Vietnamese cuisines and culture. The restaurant’s banh mi bread is made in-house, baked fresh daily and…
By Chris Megerian WASHINGTON, DC (AP) — President Joe Biden invited thousands to celebrate at the White House on Tuesday as he signed into law gay marriage legislation before a bipartisan crowd that reflects growing acceptance of same-sex unions. Lawmakers from both parties were there, as was First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff. The White House promised musical performances but was trying to maintain suspense about the headliners. The triumphant mood played out against the backdrop of a right-wing backlash over gender issues, which has alarmed gay and transgender people and their…
By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Correspondent LOS ANGELES, CA — In her first act in office, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will declare a state of emergency against homelessness in an announcement at Los Angeles’ Emergency Operations Center. The new Mayor asserts that the move “will allow her to take aggressive executive actions to confront the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles. The declaration will recognize the severity of Los Angeles’ crisis and break new ground to maximize the ability to urgently move people inside.” On November 16, 2021, during an interview on Black Press USA’s daily morning show Let…