KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is sad to announce the passing of longtime WBHOF Board Member and Class of 2021 Inductee Sue Donohoe. Sue passed away this morning after a brief illness (non-COVID 19 related) with her family by her side. “We are deeply saddened at the loss of our friend, mentor and vital member of the women’s basketball community, said Dana Hart, president of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. “Sue’s love of basketball and her attention to detail, hard work and administrative excellence will forever be remembered.” Sue Donohoe, who was to be inducted…
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Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)– Candace Holyfield affectionately known as The Six Figure Spa Chick announced the dates for the 5th annual Black SpaAwards. Slated to take place on December 19, 2020, internationally. In alignment with the CDC guidelines, this year’s award show will be held virtually. Tickets can be purchased online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-spa-awards-tickets-124281662799. Candace has dedicated her life to the expansion and visibility of the Black SpaOwner. Her courses, conferences and events are all surrounded by the elevation of the black spa community. This award show is no different. Candace has designed this show to highlight and recognize the members of her beloved #spabosstribe. The following categories will be highlighted this year: · Best Spa · Best…
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN – U.C. Berkeley Department of Sociology Professor Arlie Russell Hochschild interviewed dozens of people in Appalachia and in Cincinnati neighborhoods where many have immigrated. Hochschild said that the women she talked to stood by their men and voted for Trump. “They aren’t as firm in their support of Trump as their husbands and brothers and uncles are,” Hochschild said. She said the Democratic Party has no face in the hollers of Eastern Kentucky and these women are Christians. Right to life is a big issue. “They have attached their fate to that of the men in their…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is resigning amid lingering tension with the president over the president’s baseless claims of election fraud and the investigation into President-elect Joe Biden’s son. Barr went Monday to the White House, where Trump said the attorney general submitted his letter of resignation. “As per letter, Bill will be leaving just before Christmas to spend the holidays with his family,” Trump tweeted. Trump has publicly expressed his anger about Barr’s statement to The Associated Press earlier this month that the Justice Department had found no widespread election…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Electoral College gave Joe Biden a majority of its votes Monday, confirming his victory in last month’s election in state-by-state voting that took on added importance this year because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede he lost. California’s 55 electoral votes put Biden over the top, clearing the 270-vote mark that affirmed he will be the nation’s next president. Heightened security was in place in some states as electors met on the day by federal law. Electors cast paper ballots in gatherings that took place in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today the appointment of Tony Mathews as Interim Commissioner of the Department of Human Services, effective immediately. Mathews will serve in the role until a permanent commissioner is named. “Tony Mathews has served the Department of Human Services well and I thank him for his willingness to take on this important role,” said Gov. Lee. “Human Services provides critical programs to Tennessee families in need and we’re committed to maintaining an excellent standard of customer service during this transition period.”
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune) By Paul Ladd It’s a sad day in the music world, as Charley Pride has left us. Way back when I had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Pride for the Tennessee Tribune. I was excited because I had listened to him since I was a kid, had his records, and knew his songs. Came the day of the interview, I met him at his publicist’s office, where he and his wife had spent much of the day. I did my best not to seem too gushy or fan-boy, even though he was Charley Pride! Mrs. Pride, known…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (TN Tribune)— The Rev. James Netters, a former Memphis City Council member who was pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Memphis for more than 60 years and was instrumental in the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike, died early Sunday. His death was confirmed by the pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist. Netters was the first Black member of the Memphis City Council. Mayor Jim Strickland marked his passing with a statement on Twitter: “Very sorry to hear of the passing of Rev. Dr. James Netters, a giant in Memphis as a religious, elected and civic leader. He was instrumental…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Country Music Hall of Fame member Charley Pride has passed away. He was 86. Pride was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. “Charley Pride entered the spotlight in the mid-1960s. He became country music’s first Black superstar, in a time of dissension, rancor, and disconnection. With a voice for the ages, he fostered understanding, inclusion, and connection,” said Kyle Young, CEO, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “He became one of the greatest artists in American music history, expanding country music’s audience with his boundless enthusiasm and his masterful vocal…
The following statement is attributable to: Susan R. Bailey, M.D. President, American Medical Association “With the recommendations approved today by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in persons age 16 or older in the U.S. population, we are one critical step closer to the first vaccines being distributed and administered. We commend ACIP for their transparent, science-based recommendations, which the AMA recognizes as the standard that physicians should follow when making decisions about vaccinating patients. “Science, data, and evidence brought us to this point – a point where we have the…