Sybil C. Mobley, founding dean of FAMU’s prestigious B-school, dies
The founding dean of what many consider one of Florida A & M University’s most acclaimed schools has passed away. After a brief illness, Sybil …
Barber writes book about faith, barbershop and basketball
By JOSE FRANCO Herald-Journal of Spartanburg SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Barber Timmigo K. Burnett says God asked him to write his recently released book, Behind the …
WWII Veteran thanked by President Obama
To celebrate his 93rd birthday, 19 of Alphonso “Al” Giles’ family and friends feted him on a three-decker yacht called “Insanity.” His daughter’s role in …
Newspaper sues over Mayor’s Private Emails
CHICAGO – The Chicago Tribune is suing Mayor Rahm Emanuel over claims he violated open records laws by failing to disclose personal emails and texts …
Former Cabinet Member Shalala Suffers Stroke
Donna Shalala, a former Cabinet secretary during the Bill Clinton presidency, and former president of the Univrsity of Miami is hospitalized in New York after …
Prison Laborer must Be Paid Minimum Wage
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Three companies that had been using South Carolina inmate labor and paying below $2 an hour must now pay the inmates …
Jury convicts man who said growhouse was for wife’s cancer
MIAMI (AP) – A Miami-Dade man who said he grew 15 marijuana plants in his home for the benefit of his cancer-suffering wife has been …
Bethune-Cookman routs Savannah State 42-12 behind Williams
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Quentin Williams threw for 207 yards and ran for 100 to lead Bethune-Cookman past Savannah State 42-12 to hand the …
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Open House for teachers at Art Museum DAVIE—BrightStar Credit Union will host a free Teacher Open House on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 …
GOP senators defend Senate’s new congressional map
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Two Republican state senators tried on Friday to explain to a judge why the GOP-controlled Florida Legislature deadlocked …