Marteal Riley, a devoted church worker and a pioneer in the retail industry, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 96. She leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and compassion that will be cherished…
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Pastor Smith’s testimony wows Black-Tie-Guy youth
Participants in the Black-Tie-Guys Program flocked around former Judge James Garland Smith this week when the prominent attorney, pastor, and former judge attended their meeting and volunteered to become a Black Tie Guys mentor. Dr. Smith, who is the pastor…
SEDD to present model Neighborhoods to NAACP next week
The Southside Economic Development District will host its final community meeting on Thursday, July 27, when it presents neighborhood plans for all three Southside Districts at the regular meeting of the NAACP. Tony Little, president of SEDD, said the district…
Just Tired!
While his mom sat in a chair waiting for service at a local tire store, two-year-old Ladeverion Patrick set out on an adventure in the tire store lobby. Ladeverion, known as “Peanut,” found himself the perfect hiding place. He climbed…
Services held last week for “Big Daddy” Harris, 53
The community is still mourning the death of a well-known “businessman” known as “Big Daddy,” who died earlier this month. James “Big Daddy” died on July 4 at the age of 53. His memorial service was held on July 15,…
Snaps of the City
Between July 13, and July 19, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays July 20th – July 26th
July 20- Nedra Dixon, Jeanette Mitchell, Quincy Millikin, Jasmine Hall, Taylor Kristine Dawkins, A. Yvette Calloway, Joe Ward, Jr., Phyllis Wilson, Marian Barnes, In Loving Memory of Terrance “T” Hill, Jr., Amari Square, In Loving Memory of Billy R. Givens,…