Leading man Devale Ellis stars on the #1 cable television drama series, Tyler Perry’s Sistas, as Zac and will also star in his very own Sistas spinoff show, Tyler Perry’s Zatima, and he has a recurring guest star on AMC’s forthcoming legal drama, 61st Street, which premieres Sunday, April 10. Sistas midseason premiere of season four is to return on Wednesday, June 29. Tyler Perry’s Zatima will be a 10-episode one-hour series that follows popular characters Zac (Ellis) and Fatima, played Crystal Renee’ Hayslett, as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship, which will premiere in 2022. If…
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NASHVILLE, TN – When children returned to school this Fall they were behind 9-11% in math and 3-7% in reading, according to the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) in Portland, Oregon. In a normal school year, 4th and 5th grade students would need an additional eight to ten weeks to catch up. Students’ future income would drop $43,000 if those scores were allowed to become permanent. Schools in Tennessee extended the school year. Others compensated with tutors, extra periods of instruction in math and reading, Saturday academies, and afterschool programs. For most schools, the catch up strategy is asking teachers to…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Adults looking to return to college to finish their degree or considering attending college for the first time will have the opportunity to have their questions answered by MTSU representatives next month at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. As a part of the university’s Finish Now event series, representatives from MTSU’s University College will be on hand from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at the chamber located at 3505 Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP here. Degree coordinators, academic advisers and admissions counselors from MTSU will talk with attendees one-on-one to answer questions about transferring prior…
The MLK Joint Day of Service brings together hundreds of student volunteers from Nashville-area colleges and universities to continue the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service. The keynote speaker will be Georgia State Sen. Sonya Halpern. Saturday, April 2, 2022, | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central time At Tennessee State University in Gentry Center After the opening program in the Gentry Center on the campus of Tennessee State University, volunteers will go to different service sites. Lunch will be provided. Register to volunteer at vu.edu/serviceday2022. This day of action, inspired by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was organized collaboratively by…
Do you know a person or organization doing an excellent job of sharing and preservingEast Tennessee history? Consider submitting a nomination on their behalf today!The East Tennessee Historical Society invites nominations from across East Tennessee for Awards of Excellence and Distinction in the field of history. Each year, the Society recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, programming, and interpretation of the region’s history.Click here for the Awards of Excellence letter of invitation from ETHS CEO and President Dr. A. Warren Dockter, which includes details on award categories and submission requirements. Download and nominate today!…
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (TN Tribune) – Legal Aid Society, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, today announced that Tennessee State University head football coach and former Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George will be the speaker at its annual Breakfast of Champions virtual event, scheduled at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 6. NewsChannel5’s Jennifer Kraus will host the event, which will begin with a pre-show at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast of Champions, which is held annually in conjunction with Legal Aid Society’s Campaign for Equal Justice, is held annually since 1987 to support the legal nonprofit law firm’s mission. This year’s campaign has a fundraising goal…
LaShun Pace, renowned gospel singer-songwriter and founding member of The Anointed Pace Sisters, had died. She was 60 years old. The Stellar Award winner had been on dialysis for five years and awaiting a new kidney, but passed away at an Atlanta hospital due to organ failure, Pace’s sister, Lydia, told 11 Alive. The tragic news was confirmed by her management team and family on Monday (March 21) in a post across her social media accounts. “Official announcement from the Pace Family,” the statement reads. “Please keep @loveaarion and the entire family in prayer. Official details to follow.” LaShun Pace—born Tarrian LaShun Pace—was…
On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives finally passed the CROWN Act to officially put an end to race-based hair discrimination nationwide. The CROWN Act is meant to “Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair” and was first adopted by California a few short years ago and now, after Friday’s 235-189 vote, the Act will now be enforced across the entire country. On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives finally passed the CROWN Act to officially put an end to race-based hair discrimination nationwide. The CROWN Act is meant to “Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune): Franklin Road Academy is proud to announce the hiring of Justin Geisinger as the new head coach of the Panther football program. Geisinger earned his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Education degrees from Vanderbilt University, where he was also a member of the football team. He was a four-year starter at left tackle, a two-year captain, and an All-SEC selection and Outland Trophy nominee his senior year for the Commodores. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft. His professional career spanned five years playing for the…
Mark F. Pomerantz, who had investigated the former president, left after the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, halted an effort to seek an indictment. By William K. Rashbaum, Ben Protess and Jonah E. BromwichMarch 23, 2022 One of the senior Manhattan prosecutors who investigated Donald J. Trump believed that the former president was “guilty of numerous felony violations” and that it was “a grave failure of justice” not to hold him accountable, according to a copy of his resignation letter. The prosecutor, Mark F. Pomerantz, submitted his resignation last month after the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, abruptly stopped pursuing an indictment of Mr.…