Lady Tigers Win MEAC Tournament Headed To 2015 NCAA Tournament

By | March 18, 2015

Behind 20 points from reserve Jasmine Norman, the Savannah State Lady Tigers complete their run through the 2015 MEAC tournament with a 65-47 win over the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Lady Hawks, punching their ticket to the 2015 NCAA Tournament. In the school’s first NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament berth, No. 16 Savannah State will travel to … Continue reading “Lady Tigers Win MEAC Tournament Headed To 2015 NCAA Tournament”

The Savannah Tribune Salutes Women’s History Month

By | March 18, 2015

During the month of March, The Savannah Tribune will celebrate Women’s History Month, and remember the enduring legacy of so many great American women who made our country what it is today. Harriet Jacobs, born in 1813 near Edenton, NC, was daughter of Delilah, the slave of Margaret Horniblow, and Daniel Jacobs, the slave of Andrew Knox. Her story begins … Continue reading “The Savannah Tribune Salutes Women’s History Month”

Mayor Jackson Announces Bid For Re-election

By | March 18, 2015

Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson announced her bid for re-election last Thursday at Forsyth Park while surrounded by supporters from the public and members of City Council. She indicated that although the city has progressed during her first four years as mayor, there is still work to do. Therefore, she officially announced that she is seeking a second term as mayor … Continue reading “Mayor Jackson Announces Bid For Re-election”

Job Pool Launches In Savannah

By | March 18, 2015

Last Tuesday, Nicholas Patrick, a native Savannahian, and his business partners announced to the community that Job Pool is taking a giant leap forward and launching its innovative online and mobile software application right here in Savannah, Georgia. Job Pool is a new, dynamic way for employers to find and keep employees on a part-time basis and for employees to … Continue reading “Job Pool Launches In Savannah”

Funds Available For Low-Income Residents Facing Eviction

By | March 18, 2015

The Salvation Army Eviction Prevention Assistance Program currently has funds available for qualifying low-income individuals and families who may be facing eviction. Qualifying applicants can receive case management services, monetary assistance for past due rent, and consumer credit counseling services. For more information, interested applicants can contact the United Way by dialing 211 or (912) 651- 7730. The Eviction Prevention … Continue reading “Funds Available For Low-Income Residents Facing Eviction”

Savannah Mall To Celebrate The Circus With Unique Display

By | March 18, 2015

The Savannah Mall will celebrate the circus from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29 with an expansive display of miniature circus models in the lower level Burlington Court. Each model was created by artisans from Circus Model Builders International. The event is free and open to the public. Organized in 1936, Circus Model Builders International has more than 750 … Continue reading “Savannah Mall To Celebrate The Circus With Unique Display”

#BlackGirlsMatter Right Here In America

By | March 18, 2015

Every morning, when I fix my teenage daughter breakfast and drop her off to school, she reminds me that #Black- GirlsMatter. Her journey has not been easy; made all the more difficult by an experience, beginning in middle school and persisting to high school, that threatened to crush her dreams by denying her access to classes education professionals deem critical … Continue reading “#BlackGirlsMatter Right Here In America”

9 Memorial Health Physician Practices Receive PCMH Recognition

By | March 18, 2015

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) today announced that all nine of the Memorial Health University Physicians’ (MHUP) primary care practices throughout the region have received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition for using evidence based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term, participative relationships. The MHUP practices, which are located in Savannah, Wilmington Island, Richmond … Continue reading “9 Memorial Health Physician Practices Receive PCMH Recognition”

Change Your Water…Change Your Life

By | March 18, 2015

Ionized alkaline restructured Kangen Water ® can help relieve nasal allergy symptoms and reduce your risk of developing a sinus infection? Here’s how you can use Kangen water to relieve nasal allergy symptoms and “itchy eyes”. Runny nose, headaches, itchy eyes, swelling of nasal passages – it’s that time of year again. Before you reach for an over-thecounter or prescription … Continue reading “Change Your Water…Change Your Life”

Savannah State Hosts Annual Wellness Fair

By | March 18, 2015

Savannah State University (SSU) will host its annual Curtis V. Cooper Health Fair from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, in the atrium of the King-Frazier Student Center. The health fair, which is free and open to the public, will offer wellness information, free medical screenings and other services. The annual event is sponsored by SSU’s Harris … Continue reading “Savannah State Hosts Annual Wellness Fair”