Category : News

4 months ago

Black female-owned electric company is a rare commodity

By Cynthia Yeldell Anderson NASHVILLE, TN — In many ways, Phyllis Poole is a rare commodity. Poole is an African-American female master electrician and owner and CEO of Lady Electrical Company, LLC. Phyllis Poole, CEO of Lady Electrical LL...

4 months ago

Preparing Class of 2028 for college life

By Alexis Clark NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) —  Metro Nashville students are proving that staying close to home can be advantageous as they prepare to attend Tennessee State University this fall. Incoming freshman and Nashville native Eric Th...

4 months ago

How Kamala’s campaign is rapidly taking shape

By Yamiche Alcindor WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris and her allies quickly leaped into action Sunday, spending hours calling Democratic leaders, donors and officials who may end up on the shortlist to become her running mate.&...

4 months ago

Tennessee names new plant pathologist

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has named Dr. Prabha Liyanapathiranage the new State Plant Pathologist. As the state’s plant pathologist, Liyanapathiranage is responsible for diagnosing plant diseases, identifying plant...

4 months ago

 The 50-30-20 rule and financial success

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Having a plan for your money is crucial to building a solid financial foundation. If you’re just getting started on your financial journey, the 50-30-20 rule can help you spend and save your money wisely....

4 months ago

Addressing rising suicide rates among Black youth

By Ivan Sanchez& & & & As National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, new federal data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights a troubling trend: the suicide rate among Black youth age...

4 months ago

Area athletes now in Paris for Olympics

While the Summer Olympics represents the world’s greatest sporting event, it has even greater meaning for those athletes who strive for years and finally make their national teams. Nashville and Middle Tennessee is well& represented in the 2...

4 months ago

Belcourt Theatre holds special film screening

By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Any music fan who missed the earlier screening this week of the rare and valuable film “The Blues Under The Skin” gets another chance Thursday. It’s being shown for a final time in a rare afternoon screening at the Bel...

4 months ago

Maya Rudolph leads Emmy nominees

By Ron Wynn The versatile Maya Rudolph took top honors as the Emmy Awards were announced last week. She not only won four nominations but they came for three different programs. Rudolph is nominated in comedy lead actress for Apple TV+’s “Loot” (...

4 months ago

Jimi Hendrix visits Jefferson Street Sound Museum

By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — The summer of love is coming to the Jefferson Street Sound Museum this Saturday, as the building will be hosting a one-day exhibit for legendary guitar player and vocalist Jimi Hendrix, as well as a Q&A sesss...

4 months ago

Saint Lucia Cruise Port Settles Over $17M Of SLASPA Debt

Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP), the new operator of the cruise port at Port Castries, has settled outstanding cruise-related debts in the amount of over USD 17 million on behalf of the Saint Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA). The substanti...

4 months ago

Iryn Namubiru’s Timeless Experience Concert Sells Out 

Anticipation has reached a fever pitch as tickets for Iryn Namubiru’s highly awaited Timeless Experience concert have officially sold out! The concert, scheduled for this Friday, July 26, 2024, at the prestigious Kampala Serena Hotel, promises...