ERNIE ALLEN’S-TOP STORY OF THE DAY- By CAIN BURDEAU, Associated Press The family of a Tennessee man who died in police custody has sued police officers, a doctor and others, alleging the man died because he was hog-tied by police for an extended period and could not breathe properly. The lawsuit seeking more than $150,000…… MORE
President Obama’s Last State Of The Union Address Focused On America’s Greatness
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eyeing the end of his presidency, Barack Obama urged Americans Tuesday night to rekindle their belief in the promise of change that first carried him to the White House, declaring that the country must not allow election-year fear and division to put economic and security progress at risk. “All the talk of…… MORE
1913-still going
Congratulations on 103 years of DST. Happy Founders’ Day Ladies.… MORE
What to watch for in Obama’s last State of the Union address
© Provided by The Hill What to watch for in Obama’s last State of the Union address President Obama will deliver his final State of the Union address on Tuesday, a speech his aides are billing as unlike any he has given before. Instead of rolling out a laundry list of policy proposals he knows…… MORE
Record $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot has players dreaming big
Drumroll, please. After more than a week, there is still no winner for what is considered the biggest jackpot in lottery history — a $1.3 billion. Yes, that’s a B. On Saturday night’s drawing, no one had a ticket with all the numbers for the Powerball drawing. That means the jackpot, which would translate into…… MORE
Westsiiiiiide!
Hey Friends, I hope 2016 has started off well for each of you. My first theatre performance of the year will be at Lakewood Theater in Old Hickory, TN during the third and fourth weekends of January. If your schedule allows, I hope you will get a chance to check it out. Coming to Lakewood…… MORE
Scandal and Away W/Murder Teaser
Exactly one month remains until ABC unleashes new episodes of its Shonda Rhimes block of programming. Scandal,”How To Get Away With Murder,’ and ‘Greys Anatomy’ have been off-air since last Winter. Yet, all three are set to heat up the TV arena with blazing new episodes on February 11th. Quenching the desert-like thirst of the #TGIF…… MORE
YLR 6th Anniversay Showcase
Come and join Yes Lord Radio as they celebrate their 6th Anniversary on Saturday, January 30, 2016. The celebration will be held at Fortress Nashville, 1419 Clinton Street, Nashville, TN 37203. Showtime is 6pm – 10pm. Special guests include: Myron Butler, James Hall, Dewayne Woods, The Showers, and many more. For tickets or more information…… MORE
Leading Ladies Stepping High
Dr. Bobby Jones & The Nashville Super Choir Presents Leading Ladies Stepping High Honoring First Lady Emeritus Also honoring: Eleanor Graves – Temple Church Judy Jones – 15th Avenue Baptist Church Bernice Goodwin – Watson Grove Baptist Church Vanessa Hatchett – Greater View PB Church Viola Dixon – Community Baptist Church Special Guests are The…… MORE
The Joy Boyz Live Recording
One of Nashville’s best gospel groups, The Joy Boyz, will be celebrating 35 years of ministry. In honor of their celebration, 6:00pm. This will be an event that you do not want to miss. This event will also feature The Edwards Sisters, Pastor RL Bush & Revive, Serenity, The Alabama Gurlz, and The Gospel Troops.…… MORE
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TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HOST NEW SERIES
Megan Thee Stallion just added a couple more titles to her resume. The Hot Girl Coach is slated to star in a new K-pop competition series for Apple TV+ alongside Psy. It’s called KPopped. The concept is simple — Western artists team up with K-pop stars to reimagine some of their hits. The Western artists…
DIDDY WANTS OUT OF JAIL BEFORE SENTENCING
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are trying to get their client released before his October sentencing. On Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers petitioned Judge Arun Subramanian to release Combs on a $50 million bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion. Combs is currently awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Earlier this month, Combs…
MUSIC CITY ICON GAIL MASONDO PASSES ON
All of us plant seeds. And the thing about those seeds is you never know where they will sprout or how much of a harvest they will manifest. Because Gail Hamilton Masondo was my mother, I know, for certain, that when she moved to Nashville, she had absolutely no idea of the kind mark that…