Savannah State Update: Savannah State University’s (SSU) Model African Union students once again distinguished themselves at the South East Model African Union (SEMAU) Conference, hosted by Georgia Southern University from November 19–22. Demonstrating exceptional preparation, leadership, and diplomatic skill, the SSU delegation earned seven awards, including the prestigious Outstanding Delegation honor and multiple Outstanding Delegate in Committee awards.From left, Damani Kenan, Gabrielle Nelson, Janiah Wilson, Naomi Allen, H.E. Amara Sheikh Mohammed Sowa, Ambassador of Sierra Leone to U.S., Joshua Wilson, and Princesse Pierre.The 28th edition of SEMAU was attended by Model AU teams from ten regional universities, including the University…
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Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: The city of Savannah has a new customer service initiative – a specialized truck that fills potholes at the expected rate of 2,000 a year! A truck that hard-working deserves a name and the city held a contest to choose it. Suggestions were solicited from students who attend SCCPSS schools within city limits. Nine names were submitted including: · Patching Patrick · Pothole Punisher · Kitty Pavers · Volkswagen Pavers · Road Ranger · Potrick Patcher · Asphalt A Vista Baby · Uncle Fill · Road Buddy City employees were then given the…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Home design network HGTV has named a small Nevada “ghost town” as one of the best places to visit in the U.S. during the holiday season to experience a true winter wonderland. The network, which is best known for its glossy home renovation content, released its list of “50 Favorite Small Towns to Visit for Christmas”—highlighting locales across the country, including the aptly named Santa Claus, IN; Breckenridge, CO; Flagstaff, AZ; and, of course, North Pole, AK. Among the list of top festive destinations was a somewhat surprising pick, at least on the surface:…
HBCU News Spotlight: Southern University women’s basketball continues to create headlines, earning another statement win after defeating a Big 12 opponent on the road. The Southern University women’s basketball Big 12 upset happened at the Fertitta Center, where Southern beat Houston 70–62 in a game defined by defense, composure and consistency from start to finish. According to reporting from HBCU Sports, Southern built an early lead, forced critical turnovers and kept control of the game against a Houston team known for physical play and fast transitions. This marks the second consecutive win for Southern against a major-conference program this season,…
Dontell Sims May 10, 1977 — December 8, 2025 Sandy, UT In Loving Memory of Dontell Kareem Sims Sunrise: May 10, 1977-Sunset: December 8, 2025 Dontell Sims was a beloved sibling, uncle, grand-uncle, and nephew. He was a kind, compassionate, and loving individual. Born on May 10, 1977, Dontell Sims had a deep sense of curiosity for trains. I believe that his favorite person in the whole world was Pop Brown who he enjoyed talking to about trains and other things. Dontell Sims was that person who would never hurt a flea. He could be a little aggressive at times,…
Benjamin Griffin, of Walterboro, SC passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, SC. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm Monday, December 22, 2025 at Allen Funeral Home Chapel in Beaufort, SC. Funeral services will be held 11 am Tuesday, December 23, 2025 also at at Allen Funeral Home Chapel in Beaufort, SC. Allen Funeral Home of Ridgeland in charge. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Benjamin Griffin, please visit our floral store. Source link
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Southern University continued its strong run against Big 12 competition Sunday afternoon, defeating the University of Houston 70–62 at the Fertitta Center for its second straight win over a Big 12 opponent this season. The Jaguars (6–3) controlled the game from start to finish, never trailing and holding the lead for more than 37 minutes. Their balanced scoring and decisive interior play set the tone early, while timely perimeter shooting thwarted every Houston comeback attempt. Southern led 38–29 at halftime, stretched the margin to double digits in the third quarter,…
HBCU News Spotlight: Youre going fast. Youve got grit. Youre making moves. But heres the truthspeed cant fix misdirection. If you’re chasing millionaire status down the wrong road You wont find fulfillment at the end. The Mininaire Way isnt about accelerationits about choosing the right road. Its peace by design. Alignment over applause. Slow down. Reroute. You deserve better than burnout. Success doesnt have to scream. A quiet businessa calm lifecan whisper joy more powerfully than any spotlight. In the Mininaire House, less noise means more peace. Choose comfort over clutter. Cozy over chaos. Because fulfillment doesnt need a palace.…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Dec. 8, 2025 Capitol Beat News Ty Tagami reports, in a nod to the spread of opioids, Georgia is installing overdose reversal kits at all 2,300 public schools in the state using money from a legal settlement with the pharmaceutical industry. Distribution began this fall in parts of metro Atlanta and in southwest and central Georgia. The initiative is expected to be completed statewide by spring. Dec. 8, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Patty Rasmussen reports, in 2009, Robert J. Woods spun a startup out of his extensive research in glycobiology, which is the…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Al Roker has been charming Today show viewers on NBC for the better part of the last three decades, whether from its Rockefeller Center home base in New York City, or on location from Miami and Tulsa (like in recent segments), or even jet-setting across oceans, like when he covered the Olympics in Sochi, Tokyo, and London. But it turns out, the most lovable thing about Roker may be a little habit he has developed en route to all of those fabulous destinations: a genius in-flight travel snack hack that Travel + Leisure…