NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Awards Banquet Held

By | November 05, 2014

The Savannah Branch NAACP held its 34th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Banquet last Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. The Awards Banquet honored Mr. Joe Murray Rivers and Mr. Russ Abolt. Their names are added to the 2014 Freedom Fund Honor Roll of Honor of distinguished citizens and organizations whose service to humanity and whose devotion to the cause of … Continue reading “NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Awards Banquet Held”

MIDTERM ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 2014

By | November 05, 2014

As of press time for The Savannah Tribune, the November 4th election results were incomplete. We will have the complete results on our website as they are made available to us. We will also publish the complete results in the next edition of The Savannah Tribune. Visit savannahtribune.com and also “Like” us on Facebook.

St. Joseph’s/Candler and City of Savannah Launch Pilot Home Ownership Program

By | November 05, 2014

The City of Savannah will begin an exciting new partnership with St. Joseph’s/Candler and Wells Fargo to help families purchase homes and strengthen neighborhoods through home-ownership. The program was announced and a check presentation was made during Thursday’s City Council Meeting. Using the Savannah Affordable Housing Funds (SAHF), the City will partner with St. Joseph’s/Candler (SJ/C), Community Housing Services Agency, … Continue reading “St. Joseph’s/Candler and City of Savannah Launch Pilot Home Ownership Program”

SEDA Names Film Industry Expert To Market And Sell Savannah

By | November 05, 2014

The Savannah Economic Development Authority announced that Ralph Singleton has been retained to market and sell the Savannah region as a location for film, television and other productions. Singleton, an award-winning producer of film and television, has worked on more than 40 motion pictures and two television series. Some of his credits include: Because of Winn-Dixie, Murder at 1600, Supernova, … Continue reading “SEDA Names Film Industry Expert To Market And Sell Savannah”

United Way Of The Coastal Empire 2014 Campaign Hits 42 Percent Of Goal

By | November 05, 2014

United Way campaign has reached its halfway point. United Way of the Coastal Empire reported it has raised $3,741,925 or 42 percent toward the community wide goal of $8,888,888 to help people in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. The campaign ends on November 21, 2014. With five weeks remaining until the conclusion of the campaign, Campaign Chair Jenny Gentry, … Continue reading “United Way Of The Coastal Empire 2014 Campaign Hits 42 Percent Of Goal”

Shirley Barber James Helps Lead America’s Airports

By | November 05, 2014

Beginning in September 2015, Shirley Barber James of Savannah will represent America’s Airport Commissioners on the Board of Directors of the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA). She will also begin a second term as a member of the ACI-NA United States Policy Board. From September 2013 to September 2014, James served as Chair of the ACI-NA Commissioners Committee. … Continue reading “Shirley Barber James Helps Lead America’s Airports”

Change Your Water…Change Your Life!

By | November 05, 2014

Ionized alkalized restructured Kangen Water ® can help raise your body’s alkalinity and oxygen content. Cancer is a natural process. A small percentage of cells in everyone will at some point in their lives turn cancerous, however the body usually can eliminate cancerous cells before they can increase and do harm, therefore goes unnoticed. Dr. Warburg was one of the … Continue reading “Change Your Water…Change Your Life!”

The 17th Annual Savannah Film Festival

By | November 05, 2014

The 17th annual Savannah Film Festival attracted a big name African American screenwriter and a few other celebrities on and off the screen. Though they weren’t technically in the spotlight, several aspiring filmmakers, directors and actors say they were excited to rub shoulders with other African-American males in the industry. Just star gazing at Academy Award Winning Screenwriter Geoffrey S. … Continue reading “The 17th Annual Savannah Film Festival”

The Neighborhood Youth Ambassador

By | November 05, 2014

The Neighborhood Youth Ambassador (NYA) program is a component of the Department of Community Planning and Development Neighborhood Leadership Institute. Each youth leader is challenged to complete a Make a Difference (M.A.D) project to benefit their neighborhoods or the community at large. Please support Savannah’s youth and join us for the following events: Now – November 17th: Holiday Canned Food … Continue reading “The Neighborhood Youth Ambassador”

Beach High School Alumni Assoc. Crowns Outstanding Youth

By | November 05, 2014

The Beach High School National Alumni honored Woodville Tompkins and crowned two young outstanding boys on there 147th anniversary on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at St. Phillips AME Church. The outstanding young men are KeSean Jenkins and J.B Powell. They were crowned Mr. Talented and Best all Around Student of the Year. They are well mannered, honor roll students who … Continue reading “Beach High School Alumni Assoc. Crowns Outstanding Youth”