NASHVILLE, Tennessee – (TN Tribune) – Mother’s Day is fast-approaching and it’s time to think about that perfect gift to celebrate the ladies who are the reason we exist. The B Love Foundation, Incorporated has planned a first-class event designed to acknowledge the queens we call mothers with an elegant evening of appreciation. “Crown the Queen: A Celebration of Mothers,” will be held Friday, May 6, 7-10 p.m. at Lighthouse on the Lake, located at 133 Sanders Ferry Road in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The event will feature a Spoken Word Showcase, live musical entertainment, a delicious buffet, wine, gifts and other…
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By Michael Balsamo and Zeke Miller (AP) WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden on Monday took fresh aim at ghost guns, the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes, as he struggles to break past gun-control opposition to address firearm deaths. Speaking at the White House, Biden highlighted the Justice Department’s work to finalize new regulations to crack down on ghost guns, and announced the nomination of Steve Dettelbach, who served as a U.S. attorney in Ohio from 2009 to 2016, to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. “Law enforcement is…
NASHVILLE, TN — Retired Air Force Lt. Colonel Tillman Payne is seeking the office of Criminal Court Judge -Division VI in the 2022 election cycle. Tillman Payne is a former public defender, businessperson, and attorney for more than 20 years. His experience as an attorney includes handling thousands of cases up to and including high-profile first-degree murder jury trials throughout middle Tennessee. Attorney Payne says he is running for Judge to change the culture of the court. He believes the court should be a place where everyone is heard with a focus on fairness, equity, and restoring both victim and…
30th Annual Awards will be presented on Oct. 3, recognizing community leaders across region NASHVILLE, TN — Longtime community leaders Mercedes Lytle, Vanita Lytle-Sherrill and Novella Page today were named winners of the 30th annual Sage Awards, presented by AgeWell Middle Tennessee, the area’s trusted resource and catalyst for solutions for older adults and family caregivers. The Sage Award honors lifelong leaders who improve our communities, and organizations that significantly impact the lives of older adults across the region. The awards will be presented on Monday, Oct. 3, during the Sage Awards Ceremony & Fundraiser at the Franklin Marriott Cool…
By Sarah K. Burris A class-action lawsuit has been announced after a pro-Donald Trump crypto-currency was launched, leaving investors broke. Those suing purchased a digital currency named after the right-wing slogan “Let’s Go, Brandon.” Now they’re saying that they were the victims of a pump-and-dump scheme by the insiders, the Daily Beast reported. The slogan “Let’s Go, Brandon,” is a phrase that is supposed to mean, “F*ck Joe Biden.” It has never been clear why Trump supporters have censored themselves from saying the phrase, but it has become a major slogan in Trumpworld. The popularity of the meme expanded to…
By Philip Lewis INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Shariah Miller, great-granddaughter of Tribune Publisher, Rosetta Miller-Perry, plans to become a civil rights lawyer so she can fight for equality and justice like her great-grandmother and other Black women protesting for change. Hailing from Indianapolis, she is an avid social media user who cares about activism, body acceptance and Black beauty. “Yes, I’m only 17, but I’m tired. Not only is the pandemic taking up so much of my teenage years, but I’ve been bombarded with images of police brutality since the summer of 2020. I watched on social media as hundreds of…
LEBANON, TN — Wilson Bank & Trust takes part in Financial Literacy month by promoting financial literacy in all of their 29 offices around Middle Tennessee. WBT employees will visit local schools discussing topics such as budgeting and banking basics with students. WBT’s director of security Elvis Huff will visit local senior centers educating on scams targeting senior adults and financial fraud. Financial Literacy Month promotes financial literacy among all age groups and the need to educate Tennesseans about the importance of personal financial wellness for the state’s future prosperity. During the month of April, banks from across the state…
NASHVILLE, TN — Campaign finance reform comes to a Senate vote after FBI raids and indictments SB 1005 by Speaker McNally proposes several solid reforms to Tennessee’s campaign finance and ethics laws after a tumultuous few years at the General Assembly. Republicans resurrect effort to criminalize homelessness SB 1610 by Bailey would slap a Class C misdemeanor on people for camping alongside a highway ramp. Akbari bill would ban practice of shackling incarcerated pregnant women SB 2769 by Akbari prohibits the use of restraints during active labor, while in transport to a medical facility, and during active delivery and postpartum.…
By Chevonn Payton For many African Americans, Easter—sometimes called Resurrection Sunday—is one of the most important religious holidays of the year, as well as a time to reconnect with loved ones. We asked some of our friends to share a few of their most treasured memories, from church parades to family meals to the always-fun Easter egg hunts. Celebrating the Resurrection We celebrate Easter in many ways—but at its heart, the day is a celebration of faith. “Easter’s meaning to my family is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We sit down to a traditional Easter dinner that is…
Washington, DC has been hit with a string of high-profile cases in Congress and the administration, and cases in the city overall are on the rise. New York and other areas in the Northeast are also seeing increases, with Philadelphia announcing on Monday that it will reintroduce a requirement that people wear masks in indoor public places. But there are important ways that any coming spike in COVID-19 cases, fueled by a subvariant of omicron known as BA.2, is likely to be less damaging than previous surges, experts say. And that may lead the nation to treat a new…