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Bakery where Young Dolph was Killed Reopens in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A cookie shop where rapper Young Dolph was fatally shot in a daylight ambush 10 months ago has reopened in Memphis, Tennessee. Makeda’s Homemade Cookies welcomed customers Saturday for the first time since Young Do...

Abrams’ strategy to boost turnout: Early voting commitments

DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Stacey Abrams, Georgia Democrats’ nominee for governor, is launching an intensive effort to get out the vote by urging potential supporters to cast in-person ballots the first week of early voting as she tries to navigate the sta...

SLFS Puts Out Fire In Vieux Fort Residence

Emergency personnel from the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) had to pry open a door on the top floor of a two-storey dwelling at Augier, Vieux Fort on Saturday to put out a fire in a bedroom. No one was at home at the time of the blaze. The Vieux Fo...

Why You Should Consider Working Out in the Morning

Making an effort to live a healthier lifestyle can be difficult, especially if you try to make too many changes simultaneously. Research suggests that morning exercise may help you accomplish some of your other health goals. Keep reading to learn...

Don’t do this if you date a single dad

If you’re considering being in a serious relationship with a single parent, then you’re far more open and understanding than most people. For a lot of singles out there, finding out someone they’re interested in comes with a mini-me is a reason to r...

How to avoid getting sick in the Fall

For a lot of us, it happens almost every year. The leaves change, you’re rocking a new pair of boots, and then suddenly you feel it: a tickle in your throat. You& know exactly what’s coming next. Getting a cold when the weather changes can fe...

Banned Books Week includes popular and timeless Black titles

This week marks Banned Books Week around the country and in Atlanta some independent booksellers are recognizing the week by creating special spaces for books that are making the grade in Georgia.& Some of the most popular books known to man...

Should Blacks trust the new Covid vaccine shot? White House physician says yes

We remain in the midst of a public health crisis. The concerts, restaurants, reunions and birthday parties are back. So are updated vaccines that specifically target the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus. Should Black Americans trust this booster?...

All Set For The 2nd Edition Of Cigars and Cognacs

If your vibe is a good time, sophistication, exclusivity, and great company, then the Cigars and Cognacs soiree is something you do not want to miss. The event whose dress code will be a ‘royalty with a sexy touch’ theme is expected to attrac...

Photos: What you missed at Nyege Nyege Festival

By Our Reporter Nyege Nyege festival has become synonymous with unbridled fun over the years, and this year’s edition was no different. Despite moving to a new venue at Itanda Falls, and threats of being banned, the festival still delivered an...

Houston Food Bank preparing to serve 18 counties in September

The Houston Food Bank is partnering with more than 500 groups and over 3,000 volunteers to prepare and distribute meals to the 18 counties they serve with& numerous events throughout the Houston region.& September is Hunger Action Month...

Houston Food Bank preparing to serve 18 counties throughout September

Beto O’Rourke seeks campaign advice, wisdom from Rev. Bill Lawson

Beto O’Rourke, candidate for Texas governor, recently met with Reverend William A. “Bill” Lawson at Lawson’s home, seeking campaign advice and general words of wisdom from the founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and longtime civil and human rig...

Top 5: On demand jobs of 2022

Securing career opportunities comes with a lot of strategy, planning, and decision making. High salaries, career advancement, healthy office culture, and flexibility, are just a few few attributes you could be thinking about for instance. Ac...

FBI Memphis Honors Community Leader Vinay Dattu with Director’s Community Leadership Award

MEMPHIS& —The FBI Memphis Field Office is pleased to announce Vinay Dattu as the recipient of the 2021 Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA).& Mr. Dattu is the Director of Legislative Information Systems for the TN General Assembly, t...