September 17, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Captain Jones Named Fire Officer of the Year

The Southside Optimist Club and Savannah Fire proudly recognize Captain William L. Jones as the 2008 Fire Officer of the Year. Captain Jones was honored with the award at an Optimist Club luncheon. More...

Mayor Honored as "Healthy Hero" by AMERIGROUP

Contributions to Support the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum and West Broad Street YMCA

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The AMERIGROUP Foundation has announced that Savannah, Ga., Mayor Otis Johnson has been honored with its "Healthy Heroes" award. More...

Social & Community News

Hair Affair Celebrates 30 Years of Blessed Business

September 2008 marks the thirtieth anniversary celebration of the Hair Affair Solon, which was established as a locally owned and operated hair salon in 1978. More...

National Council of Negro Women Hosts 2008-2009 "Meet & Greet"

The National Council of Negro Women's Savannah Adult Section cordially invites the community to attend the "Meet and Greet" premier assembly for 2008- 2009. More...

EmmaLue Jordan Preer 50 Years: A Celebration of Service

Mrs. EmmaLue Jordan Preer, affectionately known as the Centennial Golden Girl, is a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She became a member of Gamma Upsilon Chapter at Savannah State College in 1958. More...

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Church

Family and Friends Day at Faith Full Gospel Deliverance

Pastors Luther M. Ruth & Prophetess Ernestine Ruth and the Faith Full Gospel Deliverance Minishies family, 2417 Waters Avenue, invite you to come out and celebrate Family & Friends Day with them on Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 5:00 PM. More...

Union Branch Missionary holds Harvest Day Celebration

Union Branch Missionary Baptist Church, 1002 Clinch Street, Rev. Rufus H. Burns, pastor, invites all to our Annual Harvest Day Celebration on Sunday September 21, 2008, 4:00 p.m. Our Theme: "Working with Joy for our Eternal Salvation. More...

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic holds Boiled Shrimp Supper

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Highway 25, across from the Dixie Crystal Sugar Refinery in Port Wentworth, is hosting a Boiled Shrimp Supper from 11 AM until 7 PM on Friday, September 26. The meal includes 1/3 lb. More...

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Sustainable Fellwood Breaks Ground

Savannah's Westside is entering a new era with the redevelopment of Sustainable Fellwood. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, for the mixed-use, mixedincome redevelopment which will offer "green" affordable housing. More...

Sharpton's Rallying Cry: 'We Will Never Have This Opportunity Again'

By. Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - The Rev. More...

Health

Cancer - Diabetes - Heart Disease Do we really need to take supplements?

by Carolyn Guilford Certified Nutritionist

Last week at - Grocery Shopping 101- a client asked why I recommend taking nutritional supplements. Of course she had heard that supplements are un-necessary, a waste of money, and possibly harmful, but wanted my opinion. More...

Human Rabies Vaccine Shortage Prompts Chatham County Health Department to Urge Caution

A nationwide shortage of rabies vaccine has prompted the Chatham County Health Department to encourage all residents to take serious precautions against contracting rabies. More...

Free Lunch and Learn presented by the Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association Invites you to attend an informational seminar on September 25, 2008 at 1:00pm at River's Edge Gracious Senior Living located at 6206 Waters Avenue. More...

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Community Events

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Sponsor of the Community Events

Savannah Parkinson Support Group Meeting SAVANNAH PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP will meet Oct. 2, 2008, 5 PM, at Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St., at DeRenne Avenue in Savannah Ga. More...

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Sports

Sports With Walter Moore

Tigers Defeat WSSU Kurvin Curry passed for 154 yards and two touchdowns to help Savannah State beat Winston-Salem State 16-13 at Bowman Gray Stadium before a crowd of 5,112 fans. More...

"Mama Turn the Radio On" a Big Hit

The reviews are in, Donald Lovette and Love-It Production's presentation of "Mama Turn the Radio On," a live stage play written and produced by Donald Lovette was the cultural arts highlight of the year for Liberty County and the Hinesville area co More...

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