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Loss of muscle mass among elderly can lead to falls, and staying put during the pandemic doesn’t help

Studies suggest women are prone to more muscle mass loss than men. Jamie Grill via Getty Images by Roger Fielding, Tufts University This article was originally published February 3, 2021 during the height of the pandemic. Older adults are at much hi...

Ribbon is cut on 619 Ponce office project

Rooftop flowerbed at 619 Ponce. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice It takes 16 minutes for a southern yellow pine sawtimber to grow. This is a fact that Jamestown Principal, President and Chairman Michael Phillips said during the ribbon c...

Instant Inspiration with Rev. A. Marie Walker for April 28

PASSOVER “For I will PASS THROUGH the land of Egypt this night and will smite all the FIRST BORN in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment. I AM THE LORD. And the BLOOD shall be to you for a t...

Free childhood vaccines are available through the Vaccines for Children program

(NewsUSA) – The federally funded program provides no-cost vaccines to eligible children& Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to help protect children from certain serious and potentially deadly diseases, according to the Centers f...

Being Great Grandmother By Judith Boatwright

"Becoming a great-grandmother has brought forth a newfound sense of joy and purpose in my life. With each moment spent with my precious granddaughter, I am reminded of the blessings that come with family and the beauty of cherishing every precious mo...

Magic City Sips Returns to Celebrate Birmingham’s Thriving Hospitality Community

City of Birmingham The City of Birmingham’s Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity will once again host its city-wide happy hour event series, Magic City Sips. The aim of this initiative is to highlight Birmingham’s thriving hospitality...

Over 23,000 Registered Runners Take on the 2024 St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series

NASHVILLE, Tenn.& (TN Tribune) – The St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville event provided an unforgettable running tour of Music City for over 23,000 registered runners. With a distance for everyone, Saturday’s distances included a 5K,...

Church Women United in Tennessee Features National President for Their Annual Spring Assembly

Nashville, TN — The beautiful campus of Scarritt-Bennett Conference Center is the setting for all Church Women United members and future members in the state of Tennessee to meet and network for an inspiring 2 days, May 24-25, 2024. We welcome all C...

Nurses Accuse HCA of Crushing Hospitals During Protest at Frist Family Gala in Nashville

Nashville, Tenn.-Nearly 100 union nurses from across the U.S. protested outside the April 27 Frist Family Gala at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville, Tenn., a black-tie event named for the family that founded and is a major shareholder in HCA, the la...

Ben Jealous: Tireless activism and the latest region to go coal-free

Adobe Stock Photo (TriceEdneyWire.com)—Jerry Curran has been organizing to retire the Merrimack Station coal power plant in Bow, New Hampshire for 17 years. He is one of many local activists who have brought inspiring tenacity and creativity to the...

British Man Injured In Tobago Shark Attack

A British man sustained severe injuries after a shark attacked him on the Caribbean Island of Tobago. News reports identified the victim as Peter Smith, 64. The BBC quoted a local official saying that Smith received critical care after sustaining inj...

Carnival Queen Delegates Assigned Sponsors

The seven (7) delegates participating in the 2024 National Carnival Queen Pageant were officially presented to their corporate sponsors yesterday evening, at the annual Sashing Ceremony held at Sandals Grande. The event was streamed live, giving the...

Three Rushed To Hospital After Dennery Vehicle Crash

Emergency personnel from the Dennery Fire Station rushed three people to the OKEU Hospital after a vehicle ran off the road and hit a concrete column on Saturday. The emergency personnel responded after learning of the crash at about 2:41 am. The inc...

Singleton seafood experience delights foodies

By Our Reporter On Thursday evening, food enthusiasts gathered at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel for an unforgettable culinary experience at the Singleton Meets Seafood extravaganza. The food event showcased a delicious array of seafood delights includi...

President Alicia Reece launches youth employment

Contributed (Hamilton County, OH) – Hamilton County Commission President Alicia Reece, founder of the 513Relief Bus initiated a successful launch of Hamilton County’s new Office of Youth with a special countywide Employment Day in collaboration w...