AmEx’s Chenault speaks about legacy, diversity
Kenneth Chenault PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER By KEN SWEET NEW YORK (AP) — Kenneth Chenault, the chairman and CEO of American Express, is retiring at …
Florida legislators to tackle harassment and child marriage
Jack Latvala, a former state senator, resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. PHOTO COURTESY OF FLORIDA POLITICS Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida legislators …
Super Bowl stadium preparation is on track
Stadium PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Super Bowl 52 will be played comfortably under the translucent U.S. Bank Stadium roof …
MLK confidant and civil rights leader Wyatt Tee Walker dies
Wyatt Tee Walker PHOTO COURTESY OF PINTEREST By DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press CHESTER, Va. (AP) – The Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker, a leader in the …
Laundromat serves as gathering place, resource for the needy
A Charleston, S.C. laundromat is a place to wash clothes, study the bible and have a snack. PHOTO COURTESY OF AIKEN STANDARD By ANGIE JACKSON …
Tyler Perry buys new van to replace church’s stolen van
When a church had its van stolen, Tyler Perry bought it a new van. PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (AP)- A Georgia church administrator …
Wine, meat and garlic combine for a stick-to-your ribs stew
By ELIZABETH KARMEL Associated Press During the recent bomb cyclone snowstorm, I couldn’t go to the store for several days as I waited to get …
Oprah: ‘I don’t have the DNA’ for a presidential bid
Despite tremendous encouragement to run, Oprah said she’s not planning to run for president. PHOTO COURTESY OF WOODTV.COM ATLANTA (AP) – Oprah Winfrey says she’s …
More caffeine, please: Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA NEW YORK (AP) – Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple Group, bringing together the make-at-home coffee brand with the company behind …
Tyson Foods announces investment in food-tech startup
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. has invested in a food-tech startup that’s developing methods to produce meat directly …