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Remembering DJ Unk: A Pillar of Atlantas Hip Hop Legacy Passes at 43

Friday, January 24 by Stacey Gilmere

Atlantas own DJ Unk has passed away at the age of 43. His wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, shared the news on Facebook, asking for privacy and expressing her grief over the loss of her husband and the father of their children. Born Anthony Leonard Platt, Unk...

Heartbreak in Memphis Project Pat Mourns Loss of Son Amidst Hip-Hop Legacy

Friday, January 24 by Stacey Gilmere

Project Pat and his family reportedly faced a tragic event this month, as his son, Patrick Houston Jr., was shot and killed in a park in Memphis' Imogene Heights neighborhood on Friday, January 10. According to the city's police and FOX 13 Memphis, the...

Diddy Scores Legal Victory as $400 Million Lawsuit Dismissed

Thursday, January 23 by Stacey Gilmere

Diddy may have numerous lawsuits to deal with, alongside his federal criminal case, but he can now set aside one of those legal battles. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, a federal Michigan court has dismissed a $400 million sexual assault lawsuit...

Trial Begins for Ex-Georgia Prosecutor Accused in Ahmaud Arbery Case Mishandling

Tuesday, January 21 by Stacey Gilmere

The former Georgia prosecutor accused of obstructing the investigation into the killing of Ahmaud Arbery is scheduled to go on trial more than four years after Arbery's death. Jury selection for the trial of Jackie Johnson, the former Brunswick District Attorney, is set to...

Heartbreak and Demand for Change After Atlanta Club Shooting Claims Life of Clark Atlanta Graduate

Saturday, January 4 by Stacey Gilmere

A family is demanding the closure of a Lacura Bar and Bistro, popular club in Atlanta , following a tragic incident on New Year's Day, where a Clark Atlanta University graduate was killed in a triple shooting. The victim, Kirey Thompson, was a 28-year-old...

Rickey Smileys Heartwarming Discovery that he has TWIN GIRLS he didnt know existed

Saturday, January 4 by Stacey Gilmere

Rickey Smiley, the comedian, radio host, and Birmingham native, has revealed that he is the father of 5-year-old twin daughters. Although he has known the girls all their lives, he only recently discovered his paternity. In an interview on the Smitty and Dee Show...

Coi Leray PREGNANT by Trippie Redd they Joyfully Announce 2025 Baby Arrival

Friday, January 3 by Stacey Gilmere

Coi Leray has exciting news for 2025 as she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Trippie Redd. The rapper and daughter of Benzino announced her pregnancy on Instagram to celebrate the New Year, sharing several photos of her baby bump. She also posted...

Jimmy Carters Century: A Legacy of Leadership and Humanitarianism

Monday, December 30 by Stacey Gilmere

Former President Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Known for redefining the role of a former president, Carter had entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia, in February 2023. As the only Georgian to be elected President...

Hosea Helps Shines Hope for Atlanta Families This Holiday Season

Saturday, December 21 by Stacey Gilmere

Hosea Helps, a nonprofit organization in Atlanta, has been a source of support for families in need for over fifty years. This year, their annual Christmas dinner drive-thru event provided meals to 500 families, including Susan Goode, who describes the organization as essential to...

High-Profile Legal Battles as Prominent Attorney that is married to Diddys lawyer Takes on UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case

Wednesday, December 18 by Stacey Gilmere

Luigi Mangione, is facing murder charges for the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has retained high-powered attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo as his legal representative,Karen, a prominent New York attorney who transitioned to private practice in 2021 after serving as the chief assistant district...

Remembering DJ Unk: A Pillar of Atlantas Hip Hop Legacy Passes at 43

Heartbreak in Memphis Project Pat Mourns Loss of Son Amidst Hip-Hop Legacy

Diddy Scores Legal Victory as $400 Million Lawsuit Dismissed

Trial Begins for Ex-Georgia Prosecutor Accused in Ahmaud Arbery Case Mishandling

Heartbreak and Demand for Change After Atlanta Club Shooting Claims Life of Clark Atlanta Graduate

Rickey Smileys Heartwarming Discovery that he has TWIN GIRLS he didnt know existed

Coi Leray PREGNANT by Trippie Redd they Joyfully Announce 2025 Baby Arrival

Jimmy Carters Century: A Legacy of Leadership and Humanitarianism

Hosea Helps Shines Hope for Atlanta Families This Holiday Season

High-Profile Legal Battles as Prominent Attorney that is married to Diddys lawyer Takes on UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case

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