Author: Savannah Herald

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The race for the White House continues with just three weeks until Election Day, the candidates are making a blitz through battleground states. Both candidates are vying to win over voters in Pennsylvania. The Keystone state has gotten a lot of attention this election season. It has 19 electoral votes, the most of any swing state. Vice President Kamala Harris stopped at a Black-owned coffee shop in Erie, Pennsylvania Monday. It comes as she outlines a plan aimed at increasing economic opportunities for Black men through business loans, apprenticeships and more. “Small businesses must get the support…

Megan The Stallion – Source: Udo Salters / Getty   Prime Video has announced that Megan Thee Stallion is receiving her own feature documentary titled “Megan: In Her Own Words.” Hotties, it’s time to get information and get those streaming logins together. Megan Thee Stallion is finally letting the public behind the scenes in her most intimate offering yet as Prime Video announced a full-length documentary focused on the Texas Hottie. Variety, says the feature-length documentary will offer “unprecedented access to the multi-faceted woman behind the persona.” “I feel so honored to work with Amazon MGM Studios, Roc Nation, and…

Social publishing platform AMAKA Studio has raised $2 million in seed funding to empower Black and African creators globally. Equitane (formerly Africa Transformation and Industrialization Fund: ATIF) led the funding round alongside key partners Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab, Silverbacks Holdings, and a group of angel investors. Meet AMAKA Studio Founded in March 2021, AMAKA Studio started as a media company for Pan-African women before pivoting to a more impactful creator platform. The social publishing platform empowers Pan-African creators to reach a global audience and earn through subscriptions, events and more. AMAKA Studio wants to become the go-to destination for…

It’s that time of year again! We are preparing for the Fall 2021 Showcase of HBCU! If you are interested in volunteering (day of or planning committee) join us Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30 PM. Hear about the plans for the fall and how you can get involved. Click The Link below to attend the Zoom meeting and find out how you can help. Source link

EFFINGHAM COUNTY — Both Effingham County and South Effingham football played Monday night after recent schedule changes due to Hurricane Helene. South Effingham hosted Evans and struggled to get going offensively, but found success in special teams as the Mustangs converted on a fake punt in the second quarter. Unfortunately, that drive would not result in points and South Effingham fell to Evans 35-0. Effingham did not have the luxury of staying home, the Rebels travelled to Lakeside to take on the Panthers. This was a back and fourth battle all the way through. Effingham started on top 14-3 before…

(NEXSTAR) — Check your fridge and freezer: A massive meat recall linked to possible listeria contamination has impacted hundreds of ready-to-eat meals sold at major grocery store chains across the U.S., including Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Target. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released an updated list of affected products, some featuring popular brand names like Dole, Taylor Farms, Great Value and Michelina’s. The recall, initiated by BrucePac, involves more than 9.9 million pounds of pre-cooked meat and poultry items that were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024. Major home improvement retailer files for bankruptcy, announces…

Lakeview Academy, a Pre-K–12 private school in Gainesville, will launch a new program for students with dyslexia. Source link

Oct. 14, 2024 Capitol Beat News Dave Williams reports that Georgia tax collections fell by 2.8% last month, resuming a downward pattern that has taken hold for much of this year, the state Department of Revenue reported Friday. After posting a one-month gain in August compared to the same month last year, state revenues declined by $91.2 million in September compared to September 2023.   Oct. 14, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Patty Rasmussen reports, Matthew Emerson is a senior at Newton County’s Eastside High School who plans to study aviation mechanics. This past spring, he visited a top aviation…

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Georgia voters will all have three ballot questions to answer about taxes in the upcoming election. Two of them are proposed amendments to the Georgia Constitution and the other is a House Bill. Here’s what they are and what they could mean: Proposed Amendments House Resolution No. 1022: “Provides for a general law state-wide homestead exemption that may differentiate among political subdivisions.” “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for a state-wide homestead exemption that serves to limit increases in the assessed value of…

Drake & Adonis – Source: Mark Blinch / Getty Drake celebrated his son Adonis turning 7 years old with a SpongeBob-themed birthday bash and gave a sneak peek on Instagram. Canadian rapper Drake has been lying low all summer after the battle of a lifetime against Kendrick Lamar. In the battle kids were a frequent discussion but Drake insists he only has one child, which he doesn’t play about. Adonis Graham is heir to the Octobers’ Very Own estate and a known lethal shooter on the court. Surprisingly Adonis’ birthday falls on October 11th in the same month as his…