Category Archives: Sissy’s Blog

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (12-06-19)

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (12-06-19)

UPS TRUCK CARJACKED – 4 PEOPLE KILLED At least four people were killed in gunfire Thursday in Miramar, Florida, after a UPS driver was carjacked by at least two suspects, who led police on a chase that ended in a shootout. According to Miramar Fire Rescue, there people were killed at the scene while a fourth…MORE

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (12-04-19)

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (12-04-19)

Community Activists call for body cameras for Metro Police After three years of delays, frustrated community activists ramp up their push to ensure Metro police officers will have body cameras. Members of five community organizations held a protest outside of Mayor John Cooper’s office last night, speaking out to make sure that the issue of Metro police…MORE

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-26-19)

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-26-19)

 Man killed in Edgehill shooting Police are investigating a deadly shooting in the Edgehill area of Nashville. Officers were called to the 700 block of Alloway Street Monday evening. Officials say a man in his 20s was shot in the chest and taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he later died. Details have not been released but…MORE

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-22-19)

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-22-19)

Nashville man convicted for starting multiple fires William Spencer Warner has been convicted for setting fires in Nashville. He was first arrested in June of 2017. After he was interviewed, he was turned over to federal authorities for terroristic threats. In January of this year, Warner set fire to the former Haddox Pharmacy in the 1500 block of…MORE

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-19-19)

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-19-19)

Community Oversight Board Executive Director resigns William Weeden, the director of Nashville’s Community Oversight Board resigned Monday. Weeden stepped down from his after months of clashes between the board and Metro Police. The board confirmed Weeden’s decision but didn’t clarify his reasoning. It is unclear who will take over as the COB’s Executive Director. 3 People Shot &…MORE

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-18-19)

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-18-19)

Trump Adviser Roger Stone Found Guilty of Witness Tampering, Lying to Congress Longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone was convicted of seven crimes on Friday, including witness tampering and lying to Congress. Stone is the sixth Trump aide to be convicted of charges brought as part of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Trump tweeted that the…MORE

Whats Happening (11/15-11/17)

Whats Happening (11/15-11/17)

FRIDAY 11/15 CDUB INDIA ARIE SCHERMEHORN SYMPHONY CENTER 7:30PM SATURDAY 11/16 KENNY AKILAH DESILVA BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER BRUNCH HORTON BUILDING 660 LAFAYETTE ST 11AM AKILAH WAS MURDERED IN THE TRAGIC WAFFLE HOUSE SHOTTING ON APRIL 22, 2018 – ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO CANE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL   SLEEZY BIZZ AND EVERYDAY PEOPLE WILL BE PREFORMING…MORE

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-15-19)

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-15-19)

International market employee shot and killed A man was killed in a shooting at the Newroz International Market in Nashville. Metro Nashville police officials say an employee of the market was shot in the head and died at the scene. They responded to the shooting, which happened around 5:30 p.m. at the market on Elysian Fields…MORE

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-14-19)

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-14-19)

Nashville Mayor Cooper announces capital spending plan to reform metro spending Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced capital spending reform legislation Wednesday which would require Metro to fully plan public projects before construction begins. Cooper’s administration has partnered with Metro Council Budget and Finance Chair Bob Mendes to write the legislation. The ordinance would require Metro Council and…MORE

Top 5 Things You Should Know Today (11-13-19)

Walter Hill Elementary teacher, principal charged with child abuse A mid-state school principal and special education teacher arrested were arrested and charged with child abuse and endangerment. Investigators say Bonnie Marlar and Principal Helen Campbell were caught on camera dragging a 10-year-old by his foot through Walter Hill Elementary. The school district placed both women under a…MORE

Blogs

JANET JACKSON EXTENDS RESIDENCY

JANET JACKSON EXTENDS RESIDENCY

Fans will have more time to see Janet Jackson in Las Vegas. The legendary superstar has added dates to her residency at Resorts World. Jackson will perform six more shows at the end of May. Janet’s current residency started during the holiday season and continues for six shows around Valentine’s Day. Tickets go on sale…

TYLER PERRY SPEAKS OUT ABOUT LA FIRES

TYLER PERRY SPEAKS OUT ABOUT LA FIRES

Tyler Perry has spoken out against insurance companies canceling millions of people’s policies before the Los Angeles fires started. Perry posted on Instagram, “Does anyone else find it appalling that insurance companies can take billions of dollars out of communities for years and then, all of a sudden, be allowed to cancel millions of policies…

LUPE FIASCO TEACHING RAP AT TOP COLLEGES

LUPE FIASCO TEACHING RAP AT TOP COLLEGES

Lupe Fiasco is about to school this generation of college students. Fiasco is scheduled to teach this fall at Johns Hopkins University as part of its four-year Hip Hop degree program. Fiasco wrote on Instagram, “Thrilled to share that I’ll be joining the faculty at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute in Fall 2025…

THE MAKING OF A BAD BOY ON PEACOCK

THE MAKING OF A BAD BOY ON PEACOCK

Diddy’s dirty laundry will be on full display in a new documentary. Peacock recently dropped a trailer, offering up a sneak preview of the upcoming The Making of a Bad Boy. The unscripted project features talking heads like journalist Kim Osorio, singer Al B Sure, an ex-bodyguard, and former Bad Boy producer Ron “Amen-Ra” Lawrence.…