On Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus of Nazareth was a carpenter who became an itinerant preacher at the age of 30. For the next three years, he drew thousands of followers in the relatively small area where he preached. When Jewish leaders and Roman officials began to feel threatened by his growing popularity, he was arrested as he came into The Old Testament prophecy of a messiah being persecuted, then executed, then resurrected – all for the sins of his followers — is believed by many to have been fulfilled with Jesus’ death. Where in the…
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TN Tribune–Evangelist Debra Dandridge, a native of Coldwater, Mississippi, was called into the ministry in 1991 and for the last 29 years has devoted her life to evangelizing to the young and old, the importance of salvation and repentance. She was given a revelation by God and now she is sharing that revelation in a spiritual book, “Reform Life: Shaping the Inner Man.” The purpose of the book is to help lost souls turn back to their true love. This inspirational book digs deeper into the 10 steps that one must take in life to earn God’s favor. “As I speak of…
Feed Nashville Initiative will provide free food boxes, April 3rd 8 a.m. until noon. The criteria to receive the food boxes are simple…if you are in need, you qualify. The distribution location is Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church located at 1200 Dr. D.B. Todd Blvd. If you would like to assist with the” Feed Nashville Initiative” as a volunteer or by giving a donation, please call Reggie Miller at (615) 414-7354, or email at reggie007miller@comcast.net.
(Nationwide) March 30, 2021 – The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, Tennessee honors Jody Watley for her contribution as a trendsetting pioneer in music, video, fashion and style. NMAAM recently unveiled a bright, larger-than-life digital billboard of the beautiful iconic superstar at the top of their building on the historic 5th and Broadway Street in Nashville. The first-ever museum dedicated to African American Music recently appointed Jody Watley as it’s first-ever membership ambassador. The Grammy-winning trendsetter is one of the architects of 21st century pop. From her groundbreaking marriage of Rap/Hip Hop/ R&B /Pop “Friends” in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Applications are being taken for a new judge in Tennessee serving Bradley, Polk, McMinn and Monroe counties. Applications are available at www.tncourts.gov and must be submitted by noon April 8. Applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years old, have been residents of Tennessee for at least five years and are residents of the 10th Judicial District. The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will hold a video conference hearing on the applications on May 13, and the hearing will also be livestreamed for public viewing. The vacancy is being created by the retirement of…
NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Asked by a reporter Monday, the Republican said he had the initial Pfizer shot Saturday and will get the second dose in a few weeks. He didn’t surround the inoculation with any fanfare, as he did when he tweeted out a photo of his flu shot last November. Lee, who is 61, has said he was waiting his turn for the COVID-19 vaccine. All but a handful of Tennessee counties have now begun opening up vaccinations to anyone 16 or older.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would be stricken 53 years ago on April 4th, 1968 Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–On April 4, 2021, the Tennessee Poor People’s Campaign will hold a day of “Remembrance and Reflection” dedicated to the life and work of Dr. King and will host Bell Tolling Ceremonies which will occur across the State of Tennessee. Communities are being asked to toll your church or campus bell 39 times to honor the number of years Dr. King dwelled on this earth, to pay homage to his legacy, and to rededicate ourselves to the struggle for justice.
By James C. Appleby In the United States, more than eight in 10 Covid-19 deaths have occurred among those of us aged 65 or above. This sobering statistic sheds light on just how devastating this pandemic has been for older Americans, and far too many have lost loved ones to this disease. Thankfully, a post-Covid-19 world is coming into view in the distance. Americans now have access to three safe and extremely effective vaccines, and reports show that cases are declining among nursing home staff and residents. The arrival of these medical breakthroughs — which are available for…
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan will purge more than 40 outside experts appointed under President Donald Trump from two key advisory panels, a move he says will help restore the role of science at the agency and reduce the heavy influence of industry over environmental regulations. The unusual decision, announced Wednesday, will sweep away outside researchers picked under the previous administration whose expert advice helped the agency craft regulations related to air pollution, the oil-and-gas extraction method known as fracking and other issues. Critics say that, under Trump, membership of the two panels — the EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) and…