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Lovett Named Sole Police Chief Finalist

Savannah native and current Interim Police Chief Willie Lovett was selected on Wednesday, March 31, as the sole finalist in the search for a new Savannah- Chatham Metropolitan Police Chief. More...

Brown to Resign as City Manager

City Manager Michael Brown has announced that he will resign his position May 3. Brown is leaving to accept a position in Arlington Va. More...

Social & Community News

New Policy Boosts Needy Students, HBCUs

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - With the signing of yet another historical piece of legislation, President Obama made good on his promise to make higher education more affordable and accessible for all Americans. More...

Bell Promoted to Management and Financial Services Director

Upon the recent departure of Savannah's Assistant City Manager Chris Morrill to assume the duties of City Manager of Roanoke, Virginia, Carol Bell was promoted to Interim Management and Financial Services Director. More...

Savannah Children’s Choir to hold Spaghetti Supper

The Savannah Children’s Choir will hold a Spaghetti Supper on Monday, April 12 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th & Abercorn. More...

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Church

How To Have a Powerful Relationship With God

To have a powerful relationship with God, I would say to pray daily - have a holy hour or more with God, and this fellowship can grow in to a personal relationship with the Lord to know him more intimately. More...

St. Paul C.M.E. Presents “Power Fest at the Paul”

The Pastor, Officers, and members of St. Paul C.M.E. Church, 1601 Barnard Street, invite you to join us for “PowerFest at The Paul”, an exciting three nights of empowerment, impact, and inspiration. More...

True Gospel to hold Deacon and Deaconess Appreciation

True Gospel Baptist Church will be celebrating their Deacon and Deaconess Appreciation on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 5:00p.m. Please come and be blessed. Johnnie M Askew, Pastor. More...

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Sports

Sports with Walter Moore

Jackson Earns Basketball Honor Savannah State Crissa Jackson has been named to the 2010 All-Independent Women's Basketball Second Team for her play during the 2009-10 season. More...

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Nelson Makes History as he Receives Ph.D

LaRon E. Nelson, PhD, RN, NP will be the first African-American man to receive a PhD in Nursing from the University of Rochester at its upcoming commencement ceremony of May 15, 2010. More...

Dr. Cornel West Visits Savannah State University

By Marius L. Davis

On Thursday, April 1, Savannah State University welcomed Dr. Cornel West. Often described as controversial, West engaged those who filled SSU's Tiger Arena in a thought-provoking discussion. More...

Health

Healing Metabolic Syndrome

I heard recently that the number of persons with high blood pressure is growing so fast that if you have not already been diagnosed with high pretention, there is a 90%chance that you will be if you don’t make some changes in your lifestyle an More...

CDC Announces $31.5 Million Expansion of Successful HIV Testing

Following the success of an initiative through which more than 1.4 million Americans have been tested for HIV, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today a new three-year, $31.5 million expansion of the program. More...

April is National Donate Life Month

Have you met an organ transplant recipient? Is a friend or family member awaiting a transplant? Have you heard about a family who supported their loved one’s decision to donate organs and tissue? More...

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Community Events

Hudson Hill

You are Invited to Hudson Hill Community Organization’s 2nd Annual Flea Market and Vendor’s Sale, Saturday, April 10, 2010 From 10:00 a.m. - 3 :00 p.m. To be held at 2110 W. More...

Ruth #3 Oder of Eastern Star

Ruth #3 Order of Eastern Star will present a Children and Young Adults Fashion Show on Sunday, April 11, 2010, 912 Drayton Street at 5 p.m. Come support and share the blessings! Refreshments will be served immediately following the program. More...

Woodville- Tompkins Alumni Association, Inc.

will have a meeting on Second Sunday April 11th, 2010 6:00p.m. at 319 "A” Main St. Garden City (912) 232-5005 Reporter: Van Buren Williams. More...

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