Nashville, Tenn. – The Jones Company, a Nashville-based homebuilder, has been acquired by CastleRock Communities, a Daiwa House US homebuilder based in Houston, Texas. Ranked among the top 50 homebuilders in the United States, CastleRock Communities has a presence in Texas, Arizona and now, Tennessee. Since its inception in 2004, CastleRock Communities has successfully built more than 16,000 homes. Much like The Jones Company, CastleRock Communities shares a rich legacy of success and a dedicated focus on meeting customer needs. The Jones Company CEO, Ken Stricker, noted, “We are delighted about this new collaboration with CastleRock Communities, and I am…
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NASHVILLE, TN — The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is making waves this Black History Month with its captivating Soul Food Sundays, a weekly celebration of African American music, culture, and culinary heritage. Every Sunday throughout February (except February 11th), the NMAAM invites visitors to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of African American music and enjoy a feast for the senses. From 1:30 PM to 4 PM, guests can indulge in soul food classics provided by Barr’s Music City Soul Food while reveling in live performances by local artists and choirs. The inaugural Soul Food Sunday, held…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Mary L. Wagner to the Tennessee Supreme Court. “Mary is a highly qualified judge who will bring significant experience to the Tennessee Supreme Court,” said Gov. Lee. “Her understanding and respect for the rule of law and commitment to the conservative principles of judicial restraint make her well-suited for the state’s highest court, and I am proud to appoint her to this position.” Mary L. Wagner is currently a circuit court judge for the 30th Judicial District, which covers Shelby County. She previously served as an associate at Rice, Amundsen & Caperton, PLLC and…
(Republished from https://aleteia.org/) By Larry Peterson Harold Robert Perry was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in 1916. He was the oldest of six children born to Frank Perry, a rice mill worker, and his wife, Josephine, a domestic cook. The Perry children grew up Catholic in the French-Creole region. Their parents taught them to be tolerant of others and also taught them not to harbor hatred against white people despite the racism they experienced. As a young boy Harold had a deep desire to enter the priesthood. At the age of 13, he was able to enter the seminary of…
DALLAS, Texas – Reach Media Inc. – Tom Joyner’s Ultimate Party with a Purpose® is gearing up to embark on the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage 2024, a transformative experience aimed at supporting students in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Departing from Miami, Florida, on April 27, 2024, the cruise will navigate through the Caribbean ports of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, hosting a lively Beach Party at Labadee, complemented by delightful days at sea. Established by the pioneering retired radio host and philanthropist Tom Joyner, the Fantastic Voyage serves as a crucial fundraiser, generating support for students…
Los Angeles, February 2, 2024 – Carl Weathers, the iconic actor renowned for his portrayal of Apollo Creed in the legendary ‘Rocky’ film series, and more recently, for his role in ‘The Mandalorian,’ has sadly passed away at the age of 76. The news was confirmed by his manager, Matt Luber. Weathers, a former professional football player turned actor, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his powerful performances in a myriad of films and television shows. His journey from the gridiron to the silver screen captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. The actor, who breathed life into…
NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and U.S. Small Business Administration Regional Administrator Allen Thomas announced that 23 counties and census tracts have been added to the list of areas where small businesses are eligible to participate in SBA’s Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program. The program targets job creation in areas with higher poverty rates, low median household income, and rural areas designated by Tennessee’s Governor Lee. “As Governor, one of my top priorities is expanding opportunity for Tennesseans in rural areas, and our strategic workforce and infrastructure investments have resulted in an historic reduction of our state’s…
By Alysa Guffey and Angie Leventis Lourgos WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into accusations of antisemitism at Northwestern University, as similar allegations continue to rock colleges and universities across the country in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. A complaint against Northwestern was filed last week by Zachary Marschall of Campus Reform, a Virginia-based organization that describes itself as a “conservative watchdog” that “exposes liberal bias and abuse on the nation’s college campuses.” The education department’s Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into Northwestern on Tuesday, according to the agency’s website. The complaint…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Scholastic Art Awards is the oldest and most prestigious art competition for young artists. Since 1991 Cheekwood Estate & Gardens has had the honor of presenting the Scholastic Art Awards and Exhibition for Middle Tennessee. Each year creative, imaginative, and talented teens from across middle Tennessee submit over 1,500 works of art in a variety of categories. An exhibition of the award-winning works of art will be on view at Cheekwood in the Frist Learning Center Great Hall from February 3 to March 10, 2024, with the awards ceremonies held in Massey Auditorium in Botanic Hall…
By Russ Bynum SAVANNAH, GA (AP) — Described by their parents as bubbly and constantly laughing, Spc. Kennedy Sanders and Spc. Breonna Moffett became close friends soon after enlisting in the Army Reserve five years ago. Sgt. William Jerome Rivers served a tour in Iraq before joining the same company of Army engineers. The three citizen-soldiers from different corners of Georgia all died in a weekend drone strike on a U.S. base in Jordan near the Syrian border that also wounded more than 40 others. Families of the slain reservists said they were shocked when uniformed military officers came to…