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Supreme Court leaves in place Mississippi’s voting bar for people convicted of some crimes

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era practice of removing voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent crimes such...

Albert Smitherman joins Haile Foundation Advisory Committee

By Joshua Smitherman, Jostin ConstructionThe Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation announced that Albert Smitherman, CEO of Jostin Construction, has been appointed to its Advisory Committee.With over 40 years of leadership and a steadfast com...

Harriet Tubman led military raids during the Civil War

By Kate Clifford Larson Harriet Tubman was barely 5 feet tall and didn’t have a dime to her name. What she did have was a deep faith and powerful passion for justice that was fueled by a network of Black and white abolitionists determined to end sla...

Tigers adjust starting five, scorch UAB 100-77

A lineup change paid immediate dividends as the Memphis Tigers rolled past Alabama-Birmingham 100-77 at the FedEx Forum on Sunday, Jan. 25. Dain Dainja’s insertion into the starting five was an attempt by Tiger’s coach Penny Hardaway to cut turnovers...

Grizzlies stifle Jazz 125-103 for sixth win in a row

Jaren Jackson scored 28 points for the second game in a row as the Memphis Grizzlies efficiently closed out back-to-back games with a 125-103 win over the Utah Jazz at the FedEx Forum on Saturday, Jan. 25. At 31-15, the Grizzlies remain a half game b...

7 foods that kill and lower testosterone

By Kirsten NunezIf you’re interested in maintaining your hormonal levels, you might wonder if there are certain foods that kill testosterone. After all, testosterone naturally decreases with age, so it’s understandable to consider other w...

Risks of using Zelle, Venmo, cash, or checks for rent payments

By Jonathan ForishaEvery landlord has a unique story and reasons for buying and renting out property. But beyond things like providing for their eventual retirement and providing someone a great place to live, the primary reason that any real estate...

These are the best jobs of 2025, according to Indeed

By Jocelyne GafnerThe job market continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by transformative technological breakthroughs, shifting economic conditions, and the ongoing demand for skilled professionals.& Whether you’re exploring new opportunities...

Lawyer of Dr. St. Claire, Michigan Anesthesiologist Who Injected Wife With Unprescribed Antipsychotic Drug Threatens Allimadi with New Lawsuit

Jessica Larson, of Mallory Lapka Scott & Selin PLLC, Dr. St. Claire’s divorce lawyer. Photo: Firm’s website. By Milton Allimadi The divorce attorney of the Michigan Doctor who’s now admitted to injecting his Haitian immigrant...

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, Army Nurse and Air Force Veteran, dies

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated in the 1940s, has died at the age of 104. She passed away earlier this month at a nursing home in New York. Known for quietly breaking...

Wine & play: Top games for cozy nights in

Baby its cold outside and staying indoors will be more fun than ever. Especially having a cozy evening with a wine board game. There are several wine board and card games on the market, here are a few to contemplate and perhaps try out.Sippin On Some...

National Civil Rights Museum acquires Bayard Rustin collection

By Connie Dyson, National Civil Rights MuseumMEMPHIS (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Tennessee is proud to announce the acquisition of the extraordinary archive of Bayard Rustin, a pivotal figure in the Ci...

Ozempic and weight loss drugs: Benefits vs. risks

By Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management. The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of...

A view of post mass deportation America

It’s not going to be pretty. We will have to accept some inconveniences. Some privileges traditionally taken for granted will become appreciated, valued, missed.The price of eggs will increase. The cost of housing will stretch beyond the reach of the...

Center for Closing the Health Gap announces new direction

Contributed by The Center for Closing the Health GapOver the past 20 years The Center for Closing the Health Gap of Greater Cincinnati has made significant strides in dismantling barriers to prevention and impact around diseases that affect marginali...