Author: Savannah Herald

Aging Well: Info & Insights for Elders and Caregivers I really feel the world altering rather under my feet regularly, and it is soothing in its rhythm. At once, it appeared feasible for me to topple headlong right into nothingness, ruined and alone. Currently there is this ship which holds me, and I cruise cost-free over several seas, the voices of plethoras prepared to charm me. Skies over change from soft blue to the innermost twelve o’clock at evening, there are such marvels over me. The animals swim listed below my feet and I can feel their ideas and needs…

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Real Estate News & Market Insights: Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or seasoned buyer looking to upgrade or downsize, navigating the housing market can definitely be daunting. Regardless of your experience level, the complex jargon and legalities involved when home buying can be difficult to understand, but don’t worry. In this Redfin Real Estate article, we’ll be exploring exactly what an appraisal contingency is and how it can impact the homebuying journey, so there’s one less term to be confused about. Key takeaways An appraisal contingency allows the buyer to renegotiate or back out of the deal if the home…

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Savannah Chatham Chatham County School System (SCCPSS) Update: For the first time in our district’s history, the FY26 budget includes a one-time $500 teacher grant available to every teacher in the district. This grant is a direct investment in our classrooms and a heartfelt thank you to our teachers for the passion and commitment they bring to our students every day. Great teaching is powered by great tools—and we know teachers often go above and beyond to make sure their students have what they need. This grant is meant to help ease that burden, giving our teachers the flexibility to…

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Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) concluded its annual media day, which featured all twelve member schools. It was announced that the Jackson State Tigers and the Southern Jaguars would finish first in their respective divisions. The Southern Jaguars had the most first-place votes with seventeen. 2025 SWAC Football Predicted Order of Finish SWAC East Jackson State – 126 points (16) Florida A&M – 99 points (3) Alabama State – 91 points (2) Alabama A&M – 62 points Bethune-Cookman – 45 points (1) Mississippi Valley State –…

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Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Daniel Johnson July 27, 2025 Shine’s lawsuit alleges that MLS supervisors retaliated against him by firing him in May 2025 after he made complaints about racial discrimination. A lawsuit against Major League Soccer was filed by Cedric Shine, a former employee of the company, on July 18. In Shine’s lawsuit, which was filed in New York’s Southern District Court, he alleges that both MLS and Soccer United Marketing retaliated against him by firing him in May 2025 after he made complaints about racial discrimination Shine experienced during his tenure as…

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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Seinfeld Behind-The-Scenes-Facts Seinfeld is one of the most popular TV sitcoms of all time, even today. For “a show about nothing,” there sure is a lot of interesting behind-the-scenes information! 1. Festivus wasn’t invented for the show. It was actually the brainchild of Daniel O’Keefe, the father of Seinfeld writer Dan O’Keefe. Dan told Uproxx, “It is a fake holiday my dad made up in the ’60s to celebrate the anniversary of his first date with my mother, and it was something that we celebrated as a family in a very peculiar…

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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Virginia Tech has responded to serious allegations from North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver. Oliver claims a Virginia Tech assistant coach was on the sideline of the Durham, NC HBCU last season in an attempt to recruit one of his players. In a statement released Saturday, Virginia Tech stated that it had no prior knowledge of the incident. “This is the first time the issue has been brought to our attention, and no concern has previously been shared with us through any formal channel,” the statement read. “Virginia Tech…

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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care (Savannah, GA) WSAV– Calling all expecting moms or families with children under the age of 5!You’re invited to a special event that brings together organizations and resources from around the area that offer support to help meet your needs.We’re talking about the Chatham County Health Department’s Super Community Baby Shower.Katee Sykes is the organizer and public health educator. She sat down with WSAV’s Kim Gusby on today’s Community Corner to talk about the upcoming initiative. Click the arrow in the video box above to watch the interview. The Super Community Baby…

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Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Introduction Businesses tend to focus on the basic concept of their idea and rightly so. It defines the very basis of their business structure and future strategies. That said, choosing the right development framework  is equally important – it brings your ideas to life The framework you choose can shape the entire direction of your software project. Different roles bring different priorities to the table. CEOs tend to focus on maximizing ROI and reducing long-term risks, while CTOs concentrate on delivering scalable, maintainable, and technically sound solutions. That’s why your choice of…

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From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education That’s about to change. “For all practical purposes, I would say SAVE is just kind of dead at this point, even if it’s technically on life support,” said Preston Cooper at the conservative-leaning American Enterprise Institute (AEI). This month, the U.S. Education Department announced that on Aug. 1, SAVE borrowers will, once again, see their balances grow — with interest. Because the SAVE plan is still enjoined, though, borrowers won’t yet be required to make payments. Still, Cooper said that many borrowers, rather than watch their loans balloon, will likely want to…

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