Remembering 9/11: Twelve Years Later

By | September 11, 2013

A lthough more than a decade has passed since the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, the tragedy still has a major impact on most Americans. In this week’s edition of The Savannah Tribune we will share reflections from local residents and the latest developments involving the New York site of the attacks. As the United States prepares to observe the … Continue reading “Remembering 9/11: Twelve Years Later”

Count Down To Savannah’s Jazz Festival

By | September 11, 2013

Last week Savannah Tribune was proud to announce the 32nd annual Savannah Jazz Festival beginning Sunday September 22. The week’s lineup continues on to Silent Film Night with Live Jazz on Monday night featuring Jody Espina & Tricycle at 7:30 p.m. in Habersham Village. This New York City Based Trio will perform original compositions accompanying the Silent films of Buster … Continue reading “Count Down To Savannah’s Jazz Festival”

Savannah Set To Host Alpha Phi Alpha Convention

By | September 11, 2013

During the weekend of November 21 – 24, 2013, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will converge on the city of Savannah for its 58th District Convention under the leadership of 12th District Director, Savannah native Ellis B. Albright. The Hyatt Regency Savannah will serve as the headquarters and the Beta Phi Lambda (Savannah Alumni chapter), Delta Eta (Savannah … Continue reading “Savannah Set To Host Alpha Phi Alpha Convention”

Saint Leo University Celebrates Reopening

By | September 11, 2013

On last Tuesday, Saint Leo University President Arthur F. Kirk, Jr., joined by Mary Jane Crouch, executive director, America’s Second Harvest of Coastal GA; Mary Ellen Sprague, alderwoman; Mickey Stephens, Georgia state representative; and many other community supporters and local leaders held the ribbon cutting of Saint Leo University’s new facility. Saint Leo is a leader in providing educational opportunities … Continue reading “Saint Leo University Celebrates Reopening”

Stand Your Ground Law Forum To Be Held

By | September 11, 2013

You are invited to attend the Savannah “Stand Your Ground Law Forum: Learn About the Law and You.” This information session will be held on September 26th, 2013 at the Savannah Baptist Center, 404 Wheaton Street from 5 to 7pm. Come out and gain on depth knowledge about how these controversial laws affect you and the community from a legal … Continue reading “Stand Your Ground Law Forum To Be Held”

Habitat Savannah Receives Grant From Target

By | September 11, 2013

Habitat for Humanity Savannah, the area’s leading builder of affordable housing, recently received a $3,000 grant from Target to defray the costs of Habitat Savannah’s homeownership program. Virginia Brown, Habitat’s executive director, accepted the check at a presentation staged earlier today and attended by several Target team members, including Melinda Macdonald, General Manager of Target’s regional distribution center in Midway, … Continue reading “Habitat Savannah Receives Grant From Target”

Omegas Reunited

By | September 11, 2013

Michael and Phyllis Cutts, who resided in Savannah during the early 1980s, stopped at Carver State Bank last week to visit an old friend, Carver President Robert E. James. They were joined by their cousins, Eugene and Antoinette Powell, of New York, New York. During his years in Savannah, Cutts and James were members of Mu Phi Chapter of Omega … Continue reading “Omegas Reunited”

2013 Victims Visitors’ Day

By | September 11, 2013

The Chatham County District Attorney’s Office and Victim-Witness Assistance Program (VWAP), in conjunction with the Corrections and Parole Board Office of Victim Services would like to extend an invitation to participate in the 2013 Victims Visitors’ Day. This event will be held Thursday, September 19, 2013 Coastal Georgia Center – 305 Fahm Street – Savannah, GA 31401.Opening Ceremony will start … Continue reading “2013 Victims Visitors’ Day”

Change Your Water…Change Your Life!

By | September 11, 2013

Ionized alkaline restructured Kangen Water ® can neutralize the acid in soda, but it will take 33 8 ounce glasses for every 12 ounces of soda. Do You Drink Soda Regularly? If so, read on… it’s important! One can of regular soda exceeds the maximum recommendation for daily sugar intake! According to industry reports, the average American drinks 53 gallons … Continue reading “Change Your Water…Change Your Life!”

September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

By | September 11, 2013

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, striking over 200,000 men each year. African American men are at the highest risk. Every year, about 30,000 men die of this disease, making it the second deadliest cancer in men. Caught early, prostate cancer can be treated, usually successfully. But because many men experience no symptoms, it is … Continue reading “September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month”