March 17, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Mayor’s Small Business Conference 2010 a Success

Over 300 small business owners and others gathered in the ballroom of The Savannah Civic Center to attend the Mayor's Small Business Conference. More...

Amendment Blocked for Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs

Special to the NNPA from the Seattle Medium

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Republican Senators have obstructed passage of an amendment by U. S. Sens. More...

Social & Community News

Authors Present Book to Mayor in Observance of Women’s History Month

In honor of Women's History Month, Pam Oglesby and Brenda Roberts appeared before the City Council during their weekly meeting to present them with a copy of their newly published book "Savannah's Black First Ladies, Vol. 1". More...

Chisolm to Speak at the School of Law & Criminal Justice at Savannah High

Mr. Larry Chisolm, Chatham County District Attorney, will speak to the students of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers at the School of Law and Criminal Justice at Savannah High. Mr. More...

Red Dragons Support Local Head Start Fatherhood Program

The 2-306th Field Artillery Battalion Red Dragons, from the 188th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East, have partnered with the Coastal Georgia Community Action Authority, Inc. Liberty County Head Start Fatherhood program. More...

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Church

New Covenant Church to hold Spring Carnival

All are welcome to attend a Community Spring Carnival on Saturday, March 27, from 11:00am - 2:00 pm, held at Hull Park (Corner of 55th St. and Atlantic Ave.). Please come out to enjoy a fun-packed time for the entire family! More...

Mt. Pilgrim to Hold Pastor’s Anniversary

We the Officers and Members of the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Family would like to take this time to cordially invite your Pastor and your entire church family to our Pastor 3rd Anniversary Celebration. More...

St. Paul Baptist to hold Laymen’s Day

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 624 Waters Ave. will be celebrating Laymen's Day on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 11:00. Dea. Gregory Hagins of Jonesville Baptist Church will be speaker for this occasion. Dea. Gregory Hagins is the son of Dea. More...

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President Donates Nobel Prize Money

WASHINGTON – President Obama announced recently the charities that will receive a portion of the $1.4 million award that comes with the Nobel peace prize. More...

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Peggy Blood

In observance of Women’s History Month, The Savannah Tribune will spotlight significant women in our community and world. This week, we spotlight Dr. Peggy Blood, a distinguished professor at Savannah State University. More...

Health

How to Protect Yourself From a Fall

Falling is the leading cause of injury for people over 60 years of age. Beyond the discomfort and inconvenience, falling injuries can result in decreased mobility, loss of independence, reduced quality of life, or death. More...

Singers Being Recruited for Savannah Music Festival Gospel Workshop

A powerful mass choir of 75 of the best singers in Savannah is being recruited to join gospel music legend James Bignon for the third annual Savannah Music Festival Gospel Music Workshop. More...

103rd Birthday Celebration for Sis. Mattie Benefield

The Family of Sis. Mattie Benefield cordially invite you to dine with them as they celebrate her 103rd Birthday on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 3 p.m. at the Fairmont Restaurant 65 West Fairmont St. More...

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Community Events

Ruth #3 Order of Eastern Stars

The Sisters of Ruth # 03 Order of the Eastern Star will celebrate their 50th Anniversary Sunday, March 28th at 5:00 p.m. at the International Mason & O.E.S. building located at 910 Drayton Street and you are cordially invited to attend. More...

Tuskegee University Alumni

There will be a reorganization meeting of Savannah/Low Country Chapter of The Tuskegee National Alumni Chapter. All graduates and/or former students are ask to attend this meeting on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. More...

Tompkins High School Class of 1961 Alumni Meetings

The Tompkins High School Class of 1961 Alumni group continues to grow in active members. Attendance at each monthly meeting is larger than the last. Our next meeting is a Fellowship Breakfast on March 20th at 8:30a.m. More...

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