DOVER, Del. Today, grassroots advocacy group Citizens for JudicialFairness joined forces with famed civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton and local activists PastorBlaine Hackett and Kendra Ray, sister of Jeremy McDole, to denounce the scheduled confirmation ofNathan Cook to the Delaware Court of Chancery.The confirmation hearing is scheduled for 1:30 PM and Cook is expected to be confirmed easily, despitethe fact that his appointment to the Chancery means it will remain all-white. Ray, Hackett, and arepresentative from Sharpton’s National Action Network will make public comments at the hearingdemanding the Senate not confirm Cook given the lack of diversity and equity…
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NASHVILLE, TN – There have been 3500 cases of the disease in more than 50 countries so far. None of the 155 cases in the U.S. have been fatal, according to the CDC. But people in 24 states have been infected. The virus is a member of a larger class of diseases like smallpox and chickenpox. The monkeypox virus occurs naturally in Central and West Africa and there are two strains. The less deadly one travelled to Europe, probably from Nigeria, and then to Germany, Great Britain, Massachusetts, and other places. What makes this outbreak unusual is the number of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 27, 2022 Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) announced today that the independent directors of the Genesco Board have unanimously selected Gregory A. Sandfort as the Company’s Lead Independent Director, effective June 23, 2022. Sandfort succeeds Matthew C. Diamond who has served in that role for the past four years. Sandfort, who joined Genesco’s Board in 2021, will continue to serve on Genesco’s Audit and Compensation committees. Diamond will remain on the Genesco Board. “We are pleased to announce Greg’s appointment as our next lead independent director,” said Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer. “He brings more than 40 years of strategic…
NASHVILLE, TENN. (TN Tribune) – Beginning this summer, local entrepreneurs have a new way to spread the word about their businesses as the Nashville chapter of SCORE, a nonprofit dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, launches their rebranded show, SCORE Connect, on News Channel 5+ with a new host, new set and new format interviewing business owners and resources from around Middle Tennessee. Anna-Vija McClain, founder and CEO of Nashville-based Piccolo Solutions, has been named host of the revitalized segment. As a longtime volunteer with SCORE, McClain says getting the Connect show on the air at News Channel…
Nashville, TN – During the month of July, Cromwell Media and Soles4Souls are raising money to provide new shoes for kids experiencing homelessness in Nashville. Without a good pair of shoes, kids feel embarrassed, discouraged, or left out. For a child experiencing homelessness, a new pair of shoes means dignity, education and health. There are more than 4,000 children in Metro Nashville Public Schools experiencing homelessness, and more than 18,000 across Middle Tennessee. “Our goal is to raise enough money to purchase 1,000 pairs of new shoes,” said Cromwell Media VP/Market Manager Dennis Gwiazdon. “A single $20 donation provides a…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)– Affordable Housing Resources (AHR) is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of 24 one-bedroom condos located at 432 Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville. A ten-minute bus ride from downtown, the affordable 465-square-foot condos were designed for Middle Tennessee’s workforce, providing an attainable opportunity for property ownership in Nashville. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place to celebrate the completion of the project, where officials will share details on the development and its impact on Nashville’s affordable housing crisis. The estimated monthly mortgage payment for the condos is $1,300/month, with downpayment and closing costs covered by AHR’s Tennessee Downpayment Partnership for…
Franklin, Tennessee – Judge Bill Acree, a stand-in for Judge Joseph Woodruff, who recused himself after the pre-trial proceedings, sentenced Connie Reguli to 30 days in jail and two years probation last Friday. Woodruff was there as were other people involved in the case. The hearing took place in Franklin’s historic courthouse and lasted four hours. DCS attorney Tracy Hetzel testified for the state. She had lost a nine-month trial to Reguli who managed to get DCS to return Wendy Hancock’s two children in June 2019 when DCS dropped the case. During their ten months in DCS custody, Hancock’s children…
LEBANON, Tenn. (June 26, 2022) – Through a hot afternoon and a cool night, sunshine and starry skies, as well as intense action and long idle periods, one element remained constant on Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway: Chase Elliott is NASCAR’s concrete-track master in 2022. NASCAR’s most popular driver survived a late restart to win the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race, bringing a close to a thrilling weekend at Middle Tennessee’s home for racing and entertainment. Elliott, driving the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, led 42 of the race’s 300 laps, stayed on the track with nine other drivers during…
Nashville, Tenn. (June 27, 2022) – As the Fourth of July quickly approaches – a day that typically includes fireworks, boating and fun activities – it’s important that community members also understand the dangers associated with these activities and how they could potentially involve injuries and be held accountable should something go wrong. Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers encourages all community members to better understand these potential dangers ahead of the holiday so that they can take precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe this Fourth of July. Fireworks Safety While shooting off fireworks for the Fourth of July…