Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Student-athletes from across the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System earned accolades and medals at the 2026 GHSA Track & Field State Championships held earlier this month at the University of Georgia. SCCPSS student success included four state championships split between two of our high schools! From Jenkins High School, Blessed Diogo won the state championship in the Class AAA Girls Triple Jump. The Jenkins High School Boys won the Class AAA State Championship in the 4 x 100 Meter Relay. From Savannah Arts Academy, Francie Tedder won the 1600 Meter Run State Championship…
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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment By Staff What first inspired your journey into photography and visual storytelling, and how has your artistic voice evolved over time? Photography was actually in my blood long before I picked up a camera seriously. My grandfather was a photojournalist in Durham, North Carolina exposing the inequalities of segregated education during the civil rights era. He opened Stanback Studio in 1947, documenting Black community life. That legacy lived in the background of my creative life for decades while I pursued other things. I began my art career in earnest as a painter…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment 12. “Coward”After winning awards and generating controversy at Cannes for “Girl” (2019) and “Close” (2023), two queer coming-of-age dramas that veer between exquisite sensitivity and near-exploitative cruelty, the Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont returned this year with his third and strongest feature, set during the First World War. Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne shared the jury’s Best Actor prize for their skillfully harmonized performances as a pair of soldiers who participate in a military theatre troupe; as entertainers, they’re not only granted some respite from the trenches but also allowed to push against…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Story Links LOUISVILLE, Ky- The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has revealed the 2026 NFCA Division II All-Region teams. The 2026 squads are comprised of 205 student-athletes from 108 programs. The awards honor softball student-athletes from the Association’s eight regions with first and second-team selections. NFCA member head coaches from each respective region nominated their student-athletes and voted for the teams. All the honorees are now eligible for selection to the 2026 NFCA Division II All-America squads. Representing Savannah State University on the All-South Team is senior Ansley Hudson.Hudson…
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Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Welcome To Plathville star Kim Plath revealed that she landed a new job during her divorce battle with Barry. She started fresh post-split by moving from their family’s Georgia house to a rented one. She supported her minor kids financially while her estranged husband got most of the shared dollars from the court case with him. Kim expressed her resentment towards Barry in Season 7. She mentioned that discussing anything with him is challenging because it frequently leads to friction and issues. There were times when they disagreed, so they left the…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education May 27, 2026 The Current Mary Landers reports, plans that call for up to 185 new hotel rooms as well as a new parking lot on Jekyll Island have residents and supporters worried about the future of the state-owned barrier island. The Jekyll Island Authority, which oversees the conservation and development of the island, plans to develop a boutique hotel of up to 125 rooms on its golf course. Young woman talking to psychologist in the office May 27, 2026 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Dr. David Jones reports that most people don’t plan for…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia The Sandy Springs Foundation unveiled a bench recognizing U.S. Marine veteran Eddie Mobley at Veterans Park on May 25 at the former site of his auto shop at Roswell Road and Mount Vernon Highway. Several community members spearheaded the Eddie Mobley Memorial Bench project, including Police. Capt. Andrew Spears, Sandy Springs Foundation Board Chair Christine Propst, and longtime residents Donna Hiller and Roger Solomon. Sandy Springs resident and project donor Donna Hiller, left, sits next to a plaque commemorating veteran Eddie Mobley at the May 25 Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park. Police…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by Ann Brown May 27, 2026 He splits his time between Dallas and Mexico City, where he now spends most of the year. When courts shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Derrick Morgan Jr. suddenly found himself facing a major professional slowdown. At the time, the 34-year-old attorney was working at a law firm handling contingency work when cases and court activity began drying up. Morgan decided to pivot. After a cousin asked him to help register a trademark for a business, he started offering trademark services on Fiverr, the freelance…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World According to police they say they have smashed an alleged multi-million-dollar theft ring blamed for a string of coordinated attacks on businesses across Trelawny, with five men now facing serious charges. Investigators claim the accused men were part of a well-organised criminal network that targeted establishments across the parish between December 2025 and April 2026, making off with goods and cash reportedly worth more than $20 million. Everything unfolded on April 11, when police carried out an operation and intercepted the men. Lawmen say they allegedly found them with stolen items along with…