Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Screen Legend, Dies at 95
Robert Duvall, one of Hollywood’s most respected and versatile actors whose career spanned more than seven decades, died on Sunday, February 15, at the age of 95. His wife, Luciana Duvall, announced the news on social media, saying he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort. “To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning…
Black History Month Applause: Marjorie Joyner
This Black History Month, we celebrate Marjorie Joyner — a trailblazing businesswoman, educator, inventor, philanthropist, and activist whose innovation transformed the beauty industry. Joyner is best known as the inventor of the permanent hair-wave machine, a device used by people with both curly and straight hair to create long-lasting styles. In 1928, she became one…
Postal Worker Shot and Killed While Delivering Mail in DeKalb County
Officials say 31-year-old Dequavious Graves, a letter carrier who worked for the Postal Service for about four years, was driving his mail route in the 2700 block of Oxford Drive near Flat Shoals Road just before 7 p.m. when he was struck by gunfire. The attack occurred in the Metro Atlanta area of DeKalb County. Neighbors…
Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell Announces Run for Congress
Hip-hop pioneer and longtime community activist Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell has officially announced his campaign for the United States Congress, marking a new chapter in the career of one of Miami’s most outspoken cultural figures. Campbell, best known as the frontman of the groundbreaking rap group , said his decision to run is rooted in decades of…
Miss J Alexander Opens Up About Surviving 2022 Stroke and Road to Recovery
Fashion icon and television personality Miss J Alexander is speaking candidly about a serious health scare that nearly changed his life forever. The runway coach and longtime judge on recently revealed that he suffered a stroke in 2022 — an experience he describes as both frightening and transformative. According to Miss J, the stroke came as a…
Henry Sampson — Black History Month Spotlight
On this day of Black History Month, we proudly spotlight Engineer Henry T. Sampson — a groundbreaking nuclear engineer, inventor, and trailblazer whose scientific achievements helped shape modern technology. Early Life & Education Born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1934, Dr. Sampson began his academic journey at Morehouse College before transferring to Purdue University, where he earned his Bachelor…
Perdue Truck Driver Identified After Fatal Chesapeake Bay Bridge‑Tunnel Crash
Authorities have identified the driver who died when his Perdue Farms tractor‑trailer plunged off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge‑Tunnel (CBBT) early Sunday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 15, 2026, on the southbound span just south of Fisherman’s Island near the North Channel Bridge, officials said. The single‑vehicle wreck sent the tractor‑trailer…
Rapper Tone Loc Hospitalized After Medical Emergency; Misses Mardi Gras Appearance
Legendary hip‑hop artist Tone Loc, known for iconic hits like Wild Thing and Funky Cold Medina, was hospitalized this weekend following a medical emergency that occurred while he was traveling to a scheduled appearance in the South. Organizers of the Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras parade announced that Loc, who was set to serve as…
Fantasia’s Husband Kendall Taylor Proposes Again During Valentine’s Day Concert
Grammy-winning singer Fantasia Barrino Taylor experienced a love-filled surprise on Valentine’s Day when her husband, Kendall Taylor, stole the spotlight at her concert to propose to her again — more than a decade after they initially married. Fantasia, 41, was performing in Houston on February 14 when Kendall, 45, made an unexpected appearance onstage, bringing the crowd to its feet….
Former NFL Pro Bowl Guard Tre’ Johnson Dies Suddenly at 54 During Family Trip
Former National Football League standout Tre’ Johnson, a Pro Bowl offensive guard best known for his time with the Washington football franchise, has died suddenly at the age of 54. His wife announced the unexpected passing on Sunday, noting that he died while on a short family trip. Johnson’s death was confirmed in a heartfelt social…
