Author: Savannah Herald

Barbara Ann Mitchell Cobb August 27, 1945 — December 13, 2025 Savannah, GA Barbara Ann Mitchell Cobb, born on August 27, 1945, passed away on December 13, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She is remembered for her warmth and kindness. Barbara will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A viewing will be held on December 26, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Adams Funeral Services, located at 510 Steph Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405. Her funeral service will take place on December 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM at First Mount Sinai Baptist Church,…

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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment 19 Bronwyn Newport is officially ending her marriage to Todd Bradley after nine years together, according to multiple reports tied to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 6 reunion. RHOSLC’s Bronwyn Newport and Todd Bradley Split After 9 Years of Marriage 9 Speculation about the couple’s relationship first began circulating online when X account @Mary_CosbyFan shared what they described as an urgent scoop involving the reunion taping. “URGENT SLC SCOOP. This morning I saw on Instagram someone saying that Bronwyn announced at the reunion that her and Todd were separating.…

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City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates SAVANNAH – On Friday, Dec. 19, beginning at 9:30 a.m., the City of Savannah will host a festive community celebration to mark the long-awaited reactivation of the historic Forsyth Park Fountain—one of Savannah’s most iconic and cherished landmarks. Mayor Van R. Johnson II, members of Savannah City Council, and City Manager Jay Melder will join Team Savannah and community members at the fountain for a brief program honoring its historic importance, its role as a gathering place for generations, and the City’s commitment to preserving this beloved symbol of Savannah. But the…

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City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates Dec. 13, 2025 CONTACT: opc@savannahga.gov SAVANNAH – Savannah is expected to experience dangerously cold temperatures from Sunday night, Dec. 14, through Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, as an arctic cold front moves through the area. Overnight and early morning temperatures, combined with strong winds, could feel like the teens or even near 10 degrees. Because of these conditions, the City and its community partners are taking extra steps to help keep people safe. Shelter capacity is being expanded, warming center space is available, and transportation assistance will be provided for individuals experiencing homelessness…

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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Lindsay Lohan Gives Maggie Simpson A Voice in new teaser Published December 12, 2025 6:43 PM PST Lindsay Lohan has ignited a wave of online excitement after posting a brief teaser clip of her voicing a grown-up version of Maggie Simpson on The Simpsons. The short video shared to her social media offers just enough to set the internet buzzing — without giving away much about the episode set to air this Sunday on Fox. Play video content 20th Television Animation The clip, only a few seconds long, features the moment where…

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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The 10th anniversary of the Cricket Celebration Bowl takes place on Saturday. The game that determines the HBCU football national champion began as a risky alternative to the FCS playoffs but has become the official kickoff for college football’s bowl season. To celebrate a decade of the Celebration Bowl, we’ve compiled a list of the game’s top 10 moments. 10. A Broadway finish ends Grambling’s repeat hopes Grambling won the Celebration Bowl in 2016 and returned in 2017 to face North Carolina A&T, looking to win its second HBCU national…

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The Family will be receiving friends beginning Saturday Dec. 13, 2025 from 1-7 pm at the home of Mr. Antony Walthour at 49 Ashlynn Lane Midway, Georgia 31320. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Willie John Walthour, please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Willie John Walthour, please click here to visit our sympathy store. Source link

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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care These days, TikTok is overflowing with “wellness influencers” promising everything from miracle oils to secret hormone hacks. But here’s the twist: some of these smiling faces aren’t even real. They are computer-generated deepfakes, crafted to look like your new bestie or a trusted health coach, and they are being used to hustle products that can put your health at risk. The Rise of Fake Wellness Experts Media watchdogs recently uncovered entire networks of AI-created influencers on TikTok, designed to look like everyday women sharing personal journeys. They show up in your…

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From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ordered a federal appeals court to reconsider its decision to uphold a New York state law that eliminates religious exemptions for required school vaccinations.The justices asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, in New York City, to give a second look to the claims of a group of Amish schools and parents in light of the high court’s decision last summer in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which held that parents have a free exercise of religion right to challenge certain aspects of the public…

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Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Earlier this month, the National Park Service shared that all hotels at Grand Canyon National Park will be temporarily closed due to water supply issues. The closures went into effect on December 6, impacting all overnight stays at the park. El Tovar Hotel, Bright Angel Lodge, and Maswik Lodge, along with all Xanterra Parks and Resorts’ other properties, had to close their doors to guests. Delaware North’s two properties, Yavapai Lodge and Trailer Village RV Park, also closed. The NPS noted that it’s unclear when Grand Canyon National Park’s hotels will reopen. The…

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