December 31, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Johnson Appointed to Top NLC Leadership Post

Washington, DC - Savannah, Ga., Mayor Otis S. Johnson has been appointed to chair the 2009 Council on Youth, Education, and Families of the National League of Cities (NLC). Mayor Johnson's appointment was announced by NLC President Kathleen M. More...

Chisolm Announces Inaugural Events

Chatham County District Attorney-elect Larry Chisolm has announced and invites the public to attend a Gospel Celebration and the Swearing- In Ceremony in recognition of his inauguration as Chatham County's new District Attorney. More...

11th Annual Musical Salute To MLK: January 13

Featuring: The Savannah Jazz Orchestra & Savannah Arts Academy Skyelite Band

The Jewish Educational Alliance will be host to the 11th Annual, A Musical Salute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Tuesday, January 13th at 7:00 P.M. at the Jewish Educational Alliance (5111 Abercorn St). More...

Social & Community News

Eclectics' at Gallery S.P.A.C.E. showcases artist's diverse talent, inspiration

Elaine George-Asaro's exhibition, "Eclectics" will showcase the diverse collection of portraitures, landscapes, African fiber pieces and non-traditional quilts crafted by this colorful Savannah artist. More...

Cultural Arts Theatre's abridged 'Shakespeare' not short on laughs

The City of Savannah's Cultural Arts Theatre will stage its winter production, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, (Abridged), Jan. 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 in the Black Box at S.P.A.C.E., located at 9 W. Henry St. More...

AASU Economic Monitor: Regional Economy in Recession

The Coastal Empire Economic Monitor for the third quarter of 2008 shows that the regional economy continued to lose ground as the rate of decline accelerated due in part to worsening conditions in the regional housing and labor markets. More...

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Church

First Union Missionary Baptist Announces Upcoming Events

First Union Missionary Baptist Church, 535 Berrien Street, Rev. Matthew Southall Brown, Jr., Pastor will observe "Watch Night" service on December 31, 10:30 p.m. at the church. More...

Consecration and Rededication Services at New Salem Community

The Pastor, officers and members of New Salem will observe Consecration and Re-dedication Services for the entire month of January 2009. More...

Saint Philip Monumental AME Invites you to Worship

Pastor George A. Moore, Jr. and the members of Saint Philip Monumental A.M.E. Church, 1112 Jefferson Street, corner Park Avenue, will like to invite you to come and worship each Sunday Morning. More...

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Sports

Dataw Island Club names Jason Cochran as Assistant Golf Professional

Representatives of Dataw Island Club today announced the addition of Jason Cochran as assistant golf professional. More...

Sports With Walter Moore

Cajuns Down SSU Women Kymberli Stamps came off the bench to score 14 points but it was not enough as Savannah State fell to Louisiana Lafayette 69-42 at Earl K. Long Gym on December 23. More...

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Obama's Miraculous Win Leads 2008 Black Press Stories; Stories of Injustices Close Behind

By. Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - At this time last year, then U. S. Senator Barack Obama was not the Black community's favored candidate to win the Democratic nomination for the presidency of the United States. More...

The Legendary Eartha Kitt Succumbs to Colon Cancer

Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American

(NNPA) - Legendary singer, dancer and actress Eartha Kitt passed away from colon cancer on Christmas Day at the age of 81. More...

Health

Are the Foods we eat Really That Important?

by Carolyn Guilford, CNC

The goal of this column and the goal of Health Restoration Consulting is to help to maximize your chances of living a longer, healthier life. Our programs are simple, comprehensive, well documented and easy to follow. More...

Hearing Aid Funds Available for Infants and Children

The Coastal Health District's Universal Newborn Hearing and Screening Initiative (UNHSI) now has funds available for the purchase of hearing aid devices for infants and children that meet certain qualifications. More...

Resolve to be Ready in 2009

(ATLANTA) -- Each year we make - and often break -- new year's resolutions to do things like stop smoking, lose weight and save money. More...

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Community Events

The Con-Ed Family Resource Center

programs are designed to meet the growing needs of the Savannah community; family stability, health and wellness, job readiness training teen pregnancy prevention, male mentoring and economic empowerment. More...

Savannah Parkinson Support Group to Meet

SAVANNAH PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP will meet Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, 5 PM, in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St., at DeRenne Ave. in Savannah GA. Dr. Terry L. More...

Volunteers Needed

Join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of EOA, we need your help to help others. Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations from 1 to 40 hours per week. More...

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