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…
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NASHVILLE, TN — The Links, Incorporated’s Hendersonville Area (TN) Chapter continues to educate women through its service initiative, “Linking Together for Wellness,” a series of webinars designed to address women’s health issues. On Thursday, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m., the chapter will present Dr. Tina C. Gresham, a cardiologist based out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who will share information to help you care for your heart health and build a healthier lifestyle. The webinar is free and open to the public. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, killing nearly 50,000 Black women…
NASHVILLE, TN — Last week’s winter weather serves as a good reminder that Neighborhood Health offers both telehealth visits and in-clinic appointments. We are here to help you even if you are at home or work and cannot get to one of our 12 locations. Call 615-227-3000 to make an appointment. The ability to connect with a medical professional regardless of weather conditions is especially important as Nashville is currently trending highest in the nation in flu and COVID type illnesses. If you have not yet received a flu vaccine this year, Neighborhood Health is still offering free flu shots at…
By Dr. Barbara Reynolds TriceEdneyWire.com — Not another King dying far too soon. This was the immediate reaction of many at the news that Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King had died from prostate cancer at age 62. In 2007 his sister Yolanda died at age 52. At the time of his death, Dexter had served as both chairman of The King Center and President of the King Estate. In that capacity he engaged in legal intellectual property fights with corporations, federal agencies, and court suits with family members to…
“What has salvation meant to me? It has meant I have had many trials and tribulations, but God was with me making me stronger and better … It has meant everything to me.” These words perfectly encapsulate the sentiment of Frederick L. Hamilton’s gripping autobiography, The Coppinville Experience: From Poverty to God’s Will. Born outside of Enterprise Alabama in 1964, Hamilton had a rough start in life. Not only was he born prematurely, but into poverty as well. But Hamilton and his brother did not define their lives by what they lacked. Even after hauling water from their grandmother’s house…
By Christopher Palmer Media mogul Byron Allen has made a $14.3 billion offer to buy all of the outstanding shares of Paramount Global, according to people familiar with his terms. Allen offered $28.58 each for the voting shares of Paramount, a 50% premium to recent trading, and $21.53 for the non-voting shares, according to the people, who asked to not be identified discussing terms that weren’t public. Including existing debt, the total value of the deal rises to about $30 billion. His company, Allen Media Group, confirmed that he made an offer in a statement to Bloomberg News. Representatives for Paramount…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-In a heartfelt initiative, Nexterra, in collaboration with Don Porter, CEO of URG/United Recyclers Group gifted a vehicle to Samantha Joubert, a young woman facing challenges due to her child’s DiGeorge Syndrome. Samantha, a mother of two, has been struggling with the absence of reliable transportation, especially during her frequent visits to doctors and hospitals. In a recent conversation with the Nexterra team, Samantha shared that she had spent the last 13 weeks in the hospital, emphasizing the critical need for reliable means of transportation. “Our collective effort to make a positive impact in Samantha’s life exemplifies…
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Despite continuing concerns about inflation and economic uncertainty, Black small business owners are more optimistic about 2024 compared to small business owners overall, according to JPMorgan Chase’s 2024 Business Leaders Outlook survey. Optimism this year starts at home, with Black (77%) small business owners more positive about the outlook for their own businesses, compared to all small business owners surveyed (69%). Those high hopes are figuring into their 2024 projections – 80% of Black small business owners expect substantial increases in revenue and sales compared to 69% of small business owners overall. “We’re seeing…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University alumnus and adjunct jazz professor Miguel Alvarado will showcase his impressive saxophone skills with members of MTSU Combo 1 on Feb. 1 in the second concert of MTSU’s School of Music’s Jazz Artist Series. The concert, which will feature original compositions and arrangements by Alvarado, begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Hinton Music Hall of the Wright Music Building, 1439 Faulkinberry Drive on the MTSU campus. A parking map is available at https://bit.ly/MTSUParking. “The concert will showcase the dynamic playing of one of Nashville’s best tenor saxophonists,” said Jamey Simmons,…
Nashville, TN — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, the region’s premier youth mentoring organization, proudly joins in celebrating National Mentoring Month throughout January. This annual celebration aims to raise awareness about the power of mentoring and encourage individuals to get involved. National Mentoring Month highlights the importance of mentorship in transforming the lives of youth, providing them with guidance, support, and opportunities to reach their full potential. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is at the forefront of this movement, connecting caring Bigs (mentors) with Littles (mentees) to create meaningful relationships that have a lasting impact. “National…