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MOTHER INEZ RUSSELL CELEBRATES 103rd BIRTHDAY
 
MOTHER INEZ RUSSELL CELEBRATES 103rd BIRTHDAY

MOTHER INEZ RUSSELL CELEBRATES 103rd BIRTHDAY

MOTHER INEZ RUSSELL CELEBRATES 103rd BIRTHDAY      On Sunday, October 18, Mother Inez Russell celebrated her 103rd birthday with her family, church family, and friends. After service, the pastor of Rome Church of Christ, Rev. Terry Allen, Sr., presented Mother Russell with flowers and a hug. Others available to say ‘happy birthday’ were: Juanita McCloud, Lillie […]

Clarence Barr's Reality On Ice

Clarence Barr’s Reality On Ice

A Case For Monogamy BY CLARENCE BARR, II Today, I want to try to set the record straight. I plan on accomplishing this by giving the same advice I wish someone would have given me years ago. Like most people, I assume, when I arrived at the age where I could start dating I was […]

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We Must Save Central Avenue’s History

 TAMPA – When Tampa’s slaves were liberated on May 5-6, 1864, most of them settled in the area called the “Scrub”, just north of what today is downtown.  In the 1890s, African Americans began opening businesses in the area that became Central Avenue. And by the time Central Park Village opened in 1954, the district […]

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CARAMEL

This week, we bring you a fresh, new face as our Beauty Unlimited feature, the lovely Caramel. The 19-year-old Libra says her favorite stars are Mary J. Blige, Usher, Future, and Wale. Her hobbies are dancing, reading and cooking. In the future, Caramel plans to invest in many organizations for runways and kids experiencing abuse. […]

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Local Pro Athletes Found- ation Helps Shape Lives Of Teens

Local Pro Athletes Found- ation Helps Shape Lives Of Teens

Some may know him as Tarence or TK, but to many youth in the Bay area, he is becoming known as their Hometown Hero. When we hear about professional basketball players in the news, we usually hear about how they’re shaping up on the court or what they recently did wrong off the court. It’s […]

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Child, 4, Found In Street Walked Out Of Unlocked Door

Child, 4, Found In Street Walked Out Of Unlocked Door

Early Saturday morning, a 4-year-old was found alone near the intersection of E. 97th Avenue and N. 14th Street, shortly before 3 a.m. Police were searching for the child’s parents or legal guardians, but there were quickly located. According to police, when the youngster was located, he told them his name as “Darius,” and that […]

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Woman Who Tested Positive For TB Being Sought

Woman Who Tested Positive For TB Being Sought

The Tampa Police are searching for a 53-year-old woman who has tested positive for a contagious disease. She left a local hospital before being given the test results. According to police, Ms. Sarah J. Williams, who is also known as Sarah J. Owens, left Tampa General Hospital about 12 p.m., on Saturday, July 6th, against […]

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V. A. Hospital Employee Charged With ID Theft

V. A. Hospital Employee Charged With ID Theft

A Veteran Affairs employee has been charged with aggravated identity theft in connection with fraudulently obtaining personal information of patients at the James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital. The indictment was unsealed on Tuesday. According to a press release, U. S. Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announced the unsealing of the indictment charging David F. Lewis with […]

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Kevin Hart’s ‘Let Me Explain’ Stand-Up Film Is Big At Box Office

Kevin Hart’s ‘Let Me Explain’ Stand-Up Film Is Big At Box Office

Kevin Hart’s new stand-up comedy film ‘Let Me Explain’ was a surprise smash at the box office and could potentially become the most successful film of its kind ever. Hart, who has been on a winning streak following his hit film ‘Think Like a Man’ and popular BET series ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’, already has […]

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Kerry Washington Gets Married

Kerry Washington Gets Married

LOS ANGELES — No “Scandal” here, Kerry Washington is a newlywed. The star of the TV series married professional football player, Nnamdi Asomugha last week. The 36-year-old actress and 31-year-old athlete were married June 24. One of Asomugha’s relatives performed the ceremony. Besides starring in the ABC political thriller, Washington’s recent credits include the films “Peeples” […]

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