Deaf Driver’s Shooting Death By Trooper Under Investigation

8-24-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY- CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Highway Patrol is urging people not to jump to conclusions as state agents investigate how a deaf driver with a history of minor offenses ended up dead after leading a trooper on a 10-mile chase. The family of Daniel Kevin Harris said he was unarmed…MORE

Louisiana Slowly Recovers After Historic Flooding

8-23-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Storm victims spill out of the waiting rooms, some clutching water-stained documents, others with the long stare of those stricken by disaster, each with a story of personal tragedy about the Louisiana flood’s devastation to their homes and their lives. The line for the makeshift Federal…MORE

POWER (This Week Recap)

  We’re more than halfway through the third season of Power and things are heating up in this week’s episode “The Right Decision.’ In fact, hard decisions must be made and Tommy (Joseph Sikora) and Ghost (Omari Hardwick) reunited, must make them. The first is taking out Lobos (Enrique Murciano) who has become their common…MORE

After Vacation, Obama Returns To Busy Fall Schedule

8-22-2016-ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY-   WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama returned from vacation Sunday, ready for a busy fall season and more battles with Congress over Zika funding, the federal budget and $400 million the administration paid Iran this year for the never-completed sale of military equipment. Obama is also expected to campaign doggedly throughout…MORE

Dr. Bobby Jones and Music Matinee

Performances by: Bishop Kenneth Dupree & The Voices of Victory First Baptist South Inglewood Mass Choir Pastor San Franklin & The Kingdom Love Worship Center Choir Keesha Rainey The Tampa Boys Robert Horton & The Voices of Many Waters Special Guest: Melvin Williams Also we have our Haute Fashion Segment with The Diavontti Agency Honoring:…MORE

House of Agape Reception

This is a fund raising reception to announce a Residential Program for males to reduce the recidivism rate in Davidson County.  The community will have the opportunity to meet the Founder/CEO and the board. There will be plenty of great food, music and drinks provided. September 15 2016 5:30-7:30 915 Jefferson Street, Nashville, TN  37208…MORE

ACTION Summit: Restoring Justice to the City

Action Summit: Restoring Justice in the City Keynote Speaker: Marian Wright Edelman, Founder & President of the Children’s Defense Fund September 30-October 1, 2016 The Cal Turner Program for Moral Leadership is pleased to host a conference addressing mass incarceration and fostering restorative justice. Join us at the Baptist World Center on Sept. 30–Oct 1,…MORE

First Baptist Church Honors Pastor James M. McCarroll

First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro announces Pastor James M. McCarroll’s 10 Year Pastoral Anniversary.Our celebration includes JJ Hairston August 14th at FBC’s 10:30 a.m. service, Youth Night Out August 25th at Jumpstreet 6 p.m., Night of Prayer August 26th at FBC 7 p.m., GALA CELEBRATION August 27th at Embassy Suites 6 p.m., and Sunday Worship…MORE

The Temple Church Spiritual Renewal

It’s that time of year again. Pastor Drumwright and The Temple Church cordially invites you to our Spiritual Renewal Worship Services. Services will be held at The Temple Church, August 30th & 31st. Our guest preachers are John Faison Sr, Pastor of Watson Grove Baptist Church, & James McCarroll, Pastor of First Baptist Church of…MORE

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SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE RUMORS

SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE RUMORS

We’re starting to hear loud rumblings about next year’s Super Bowl halftime show performer. The rumor going around is that Jay-Z will take the stage during the big game in San Francisco on February 8th, 2026. While we’re unable to confirm or deny at this point, it almost seemed inevitable that Hov would headline at…

PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE HAS RESTED IN DIDDY CASE

PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE HAS RESTED IN DIDDY CASE

On Tuesday, both the prosecution and defense rested their cases in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. The prosecution finished presenting evidence, wrapping up nearly six weeks of testimony, videos, pictures, and documents. On the same day, Diddy’s defense team brought no witnesses to the stand and presented several pieces of evidence in the case. The…

SNOOP DOGG’S BIOPIC COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN

SNOOP DOGG’S BIOPIC COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN

Snoop Dogg, the West Coast rap icon turned cultural mainstay, is officially bringing his life story to the big screen. Read more about Snoop’s upcoming biopic, film and TV deal with Universal inside. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Doggfather has signed a multi-year first-look deal with NBCUniversal through his Death Row Pictures banner, solidifying a…

SNOOP AND NBC

SNOOP AND NBC

NBC is going from being the Peacock network to the Canine network after inking a new deal with Snoop Dogg. Snoop’s Death Row Pictures has inked a multi-year creative partnership with NBC Universal. Part of the deal will bring him back to The Voice next season, and he’ll continue his cross-platform appearances, like he did…