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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 […]

Another Couple Indicted For Tax Fraud

Federal agents arrested a Tampa couple Wednesday on a 17-count indictment. They are accused of filing more than 300 fraudulent income tax returns and receiving more than $2.7 million dollars. A grand jury indicted Ms. Tressa Guy, 41, and Brian Simmons, 33, on multiple counts of aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and […]

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KOURTNEY

It is indeed a pleasure to brig to you again, by popular demand, this week’s Spotlight feature, Kourtney. This young lady’s tireless work ethic has gotten her closer to her goal of being successful. Kourtney has managed to stay humble through it all, and when it comes to family and friends, they always take priority […]

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Bucs’ Eric Wright Signed  To Restructured Deal

Bucs’ Eric Wright Signed To Restructured Deal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Eric Wright signed a one-year deal on Tuesday that will pay him $1.5 million next season, with a chance to make up to $3 million with incentives, the team announced. Wright was suspended for four games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy last season and had his grievance about his guaranteed salary denied. He […]

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Jay-Z To Drop  Nets Ownership Stake, Become Player Agent

Jay-Z To Drop Nets Ownership Stake, Become Player Agent

After helping the Nets relocate from New Jersey to his hometown of Brooklyn, rapper and entrepreneur Shawn Carter — better known as Jay-Z — will reportedly drop his stake in the franchise so that he can pursue a future representing NBA players as an agent. A source reports that Carter’s Roc Nation Sports business will […]

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Louisville Beats Michigan 82-76 For NCAA Title

Louisville Beats Michigan 82-76 For NCAA Title

ATLANTA — Rick Pitino held court in a tunnel beneath the Georgia Dome, going on and on about the grittiest bunch of guys he’s ever coached. One of them sat in the corner of the locker room, a net around his neck, grinning away. The Louisville Cardinals vowed to finish the job for Kevin Ware. […]

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Fox Sports Executive Sues Company Over Racial Discrimination

Fox Sports Executive Sues Company Over Racial Discrimination

A former executive at Fox Sports filed a lawsuit against the network on grounds of racial discrimination. Jerry Davis filed suit in a Los Angeles Superior Court Friday (April 5) claiming to have been overlooked for several promotions, and later fired—all for being Black. In February, Davis took a leave of absence, which the company […]

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Democratic, GOP Senators Reach Deal On Gun Background Checks

Democratic, GOP Senators Reach Deal On Gun Background Checks

WASHINGTON — Two key senators have reached a bipartisan deal on expanding background checks to more gun buyers, a Senate aide and lobbyist said Wednesday, an agreement that could build support for President Barack Obama’s drive to curb firearms violence in the wake of the elementary school shootings in Connecticut. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and […]

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Nelson Mandela Released From South African Hospital

Nelson Mandela Released From South African Hospital

Nelson Mandela was released from a South African hospital Sunday after nearly two weeks of treatment.  Mandela was hospitalized for a lung infection, later revealed to be pneumonia. South African President Jacob Zuma asked the world to pray for Mandela who, at 94 years old, has run into reoccurring health issues. According to a statement […]

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Authorities: Grandmother Told Grandson To Kill Grandfather

Authorities: Grandmother Told Grandson To Kill Grandfather

CHICAGO – Bond for a 64-year-old woman who allegedly paid her grandson to kill her husband was set at $500,000 Saturday. Janet Strickland was charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of armed robbery with a firearm after her husband was fatally shot in the gangway near his home on the Far […]

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