Author: Savannah Herald

Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Shakira Austin didn’t realize how important fashion would become when she entered the WNBA in 2022.Her introduction to game-day tunnel fashion began at the University of Mississippi in 2020. “My school started doing their own tunnel fits,” she said. “It was cute, but I definitely didn’t know [the WNBA tunnel walk was] as popping and as big as it is now.”During the last few years, college and WNBA social media teams have photographed players walking into arenas and to their locker rooms on game day. Tunnel walk fashion now quickly spreads on social…

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Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary 13 Wimbledon Facts That Made Me Go Wait, What? Wimbledon’s just ended for the year, the trophies are handed out, the strawberries are gone, and everything looked picture-perfect on TV. But the more I dug in, the more I realised there’s a whole other side to this tournament. Behind the neat lawns, there’s a bunch of quiet rules and odd little traditions that barely anyone talks about. Here’s everything I found. 1. There is a pineapple on the trophy and nobody knows why. 2. Wimbledon’s “all white or go home” dress code. 3.…

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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care We’re stepping into summer, and vacation season is in full swing. For many, that means excitement, adventure, and a packed travel itinerary. But for others, especially when it comes to flying, it can stir up a lot of anxiety. With everything we’ve seen in the news this year, those feelings might be new, or more intense than ever. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to navigate flight anxiety so it doesn’t get in the way of the special moments and experiences that matter most. To help us explore ways to manage…

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Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips People assigned female at birth can’t get prostate cancer because they don’t have a prostate gland. However, women can get a rare type of cancer that develops in the Skene’s glands, a pair of organs that develop from the same cells in an embryo that produce the prostate. Women can’t develop prostate cancer, but they can get a similar type of cancer known as Skene’s gland cancer or female urethral adenocarcinoma (FUA). While prostate cancer is prevalent in men and people assigned male at birth, Skene’s gland cancer is extremely rare. The…

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Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips Justin Timberlake has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. The 44-year-old singer revealed his health condition in an Instagram post shared Thursday. The news comes as Timberlake finishes his two-year Forget Tomorrow World Tour, during which his recent performances had been criticized for being less lively than usual. “I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease—which I don’t say so you feel bad for me—but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes,” Timberlake wrote. “If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who…

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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment By Michael Marot AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, concerns over running out of fuel and a hard-charging Kyle Larson on July 27 in the Brickyard 400. Bubba Wallace watches during qualifications for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, July 26, 2025, in Indianapolis. Credit: AP Photo/Darron Cummings The third NASCAR Cup victory of Wallace’s career was also his most significant — his first…

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Local Impact Spotlight: Georgia Southern University Alumni Association selects new board members for 2025-2026 July 28, 2025 Clockwise from top left: Meredith Avery, Gena Churchwell, Johnita Daniel, Ellen Wooditch, Lt. Col. Victoria Parish-Edwards, Matthew Herman Six new members recently joined Georgia Southern University’s Alumni Association Board of Directors. “We are excited to announce the addition of our newest board members,” said Ava Edwards, director of Alumni Relations. “They exemplify Georgia Southern’s values through their achievements in their respective fields and steadfast support of our University. Their fresh perspectives and experiences will bolster our efforts to elevate the Georgia Southern alumni…

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Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs are starting to lift prices for many goods. Prices rose 2.6% in June compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from an annual pace of 2.4% in May. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, prices rose 2.8% in the past year, the same as the previous month, which was revised higher. The figures are above the Fed’s 2% goal. The uptick in prices helps explain the central…

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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Asian Doll is stepping into her mommy era and doing it HER way! The Dallas rapper recently shared some new bump pics along with a caption that had the timeline talking.Related: Clapback Or Congrats? Asian Doll Shakes Up The Internet With Surprise Pregnancy In The Middle Of Kash Doll Drama (PHOTO)Asian Doll Shares Baby Bump Pics & The Caption Has Folks TalkingAsian Doll has been taking us along her pregnancy journey since she popped out in February. Most recently, she dropped some cozy baby bump flicks on Instagram. She was glowing and looking…

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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Kelly Brook had fans swooning after she showed off her body in a busty bikini. The actress, 45, is no stranger to sending fans wild thanks to her sizzling snaps. And this week, Kelly was back at it when she shared a slew of photos from her romantic trip away with husband Jeremy Parisi. Kelly posed up a storm in the bikini (Credit: ITV) Kelly Brook wows in busty bikini On Friday (August 1) Kelly took to her Instagram and gave fans a look inside her recent getaway with hubby Jeremy to…

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