Real Estate News & Market Insights: Pros and cons of house-buying companies in Shepherdsville When considering selling to a house-buying business in Shepherdsville, take some time to weigh what it can help you achieve against what you might have to compromise on. Here’s a quick overview of the pros and cons: Pros of selling to a house-buying company in Shepherdsville Fast closing: Many house-buying businesses can complete the sale in a week or two, which is perfect if you need to move quickly. For example, selling with a Shepherdsville real estate agent might take about 79 days (average loan closing…
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Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Jenkins High School senior A’Niyah Browner has been named the recipient of the 34th annual Hollis Stacy Award, which recognizes Savannah’s most versatile female high school athlete. Browner earned the honor following an exceptional senior year in flag football, basketball, and track and field, distinguishing herself as one of the area’s top multi-sport athletes. In flag football, Browner played a pivotal role in leading Jenkins to the Division II state championship game. She delivered an outstanding season on both sides of the ball, finishing with 1,840 receiving yards and 35 touchdowns. Defensively,…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Zaya Wade celebrated her 19th birthday by bringing together family, friends, and supporters for a cause close to her heart. The model and activist hosted the second annual Translatable Ball on May 30 at The Mayan in Los Angeles. The masquerade-themed event served as a fundraiser for the Translatable Project, the organization she cofounded with her father, Dwyane Wade. “I hope [guests] understand that even though this is a masquerade, we are not meant to be hidden; we are meant to be seen,” she told Teen Vogue. “You can do whatever you…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights An anti-hazing bill inspired by the death of an HBCU student band member has officially become law in Louisiana. Gov. Jeff Landry signed the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act, marking a significant step forward in how colleges address hazing statewide. The legislation is named after Caleb Wilson, a Southern University student whose death last year sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for accountability. The new law will require colleges and universities—both public and private institutions that receive state funding—to implement anti-hazing education for administrators, according to WFAB. But it doesn’t…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education A local student preparing to graduate says the love of family and years of determination helped her overcome the challenges of the foster care system. DUBLIN, Ga. — E’Maria Scruggs never thought she would make it. For years, the 19-year-old bounced in and out of the foster care system, unsure of what her future held. However, as she prepares to walk across the graduation stage, she said the love of family and the support of those around her made all the difference. It feels amazing to get this far and say that…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Travel Photos Through the Eyes of Fayette’s Rainy Chastine Most tourists arrive in Italy with a checklist. The Colosseum. The Leaning Tower of Pisa. Venice’s canals. The Vatican. Rainy Chastine arrives looking for a bicycle leaning against a weathered wall. She notices the worn leather of handmade shoes in a storefront window. The way afternoon light settles across faded stucco. A rose climbing an ancient stone wall. The older gentleman in a patched sweater sitting outside a café talking with friends. Those are the moments she photographs. “I just try to look at…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Halfway through the year, the travel calendar starts getting crowded. Summer trips are already in motion, end-of-year plans are no longer far off, and destinations tied to major cultural moments are beginning to demand real decisions. This month’s picks focus on destinations where timing plays a real role in the experience. Some are tied to cultural seasons that attract diaspora travelers, music lovers, and people planning around end-of-year energy. Others are linked to peak weather windows, major sporting events, or once-a-year celebrations that require more than a quick hotel search. The idea is…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World LisaRaye McCoy won’t be trading in her white wardrobe for a penitentiary jumpsuit, but her ex-husband will. Fans are already lauding the news as vindication for the actress almost two decades after the failed marriage. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: LisaRaye McCoy attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/WireImage) Former Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick and McCoy met in 2005 and wed the following year. Their happily ever after, which transformed the “The Players Club” stunner into…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips One of the first patients to benefit from a pioneering smart drug that appears to melt away the “invisibility cloak” that can shield cancer cells from treatment is Pat Brogan, from Cowdenbeath, Scotland.The 68-year-old, whose tumours have shrunk by almost a third, is preparing to walk his daughter down the aisle this month and holiday in Spain with his wife, Linda – milestones he once feared he would never reach.Brogan joined the trial in 2025 after he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2021. He sought medical advice after losing…
Business Insights: Global Markets, Strategy & Economic Trends Mariam Sobayo came achingly close to feeling like she belonged in Ireland.She was born in Dublin on Feb. 10, 2005, just a few weeks after the country halted its longstanding practice of granting citizenship to all children born on Irish soil. Her parents immigrated to Ireland from Nigeria in 2001, and she is the youngest of five children. Two of her older sisters were born in Ireland in 2002 and 2004.Because of the timing, they were automatically Irish citizens. For Ms. Sobayo, it would take years of filing paperwork and waiting for…