Author: Carma Henry

   The proprietors of Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies believe the community must band together for change in their first interview since Memphis rapper Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton, Jr. was killed recently at their bakery.

     According to Buzzfeed, the 53-year-old lead actor of “King Richard” recently said that he used to have so much sexual intercourse in his earlier years that he used to pass out in the midst of the act — after a split with an ex-girlfriend he called “Melanie.”

       The holiday season is upon us. This time of year should bring you and your loved ones joy and cheer. Unfortunately, with all the distractions, shopping and traveling, criminals look for opportune moments to take advantage of you. At the Broward Sheriff’s Office, we want to ensure you are safe from harm this holiday season. Here are some important safety tips to help protect you from becoming a victim:

No “Grinches” On Our Police Forces

     The Ali Cultural Arts Center is proud to welcome the 80s rock and pop tribute band, Stereotomy, to our Live and Local Concert Series on Friday, December 17 at 7 p.m. This awesome band takes audiences back to when thin ties, loud colors, big hair, and leather and lace were in. Tickets are $10, available at www.pompanobeacharts.org. Space is limited. No tickets are sold at the door. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is on a mission to elevate and bring awareness to Miami’s rich history and diverse heritage while continuing to grow leisure and convention business to the destination. Today, the GMCVB announced the 2021 line-up of events for the Art of Black Miami season, set to take place during Miami Arts Week (Nov. 26- Dec. 6, 2021).

     While sprucing up the home for the holidays and welcoming family and friends back into our homes is cause for happiness, the holidays are a time when customers may use more energy than usual. To keep things merry and bright, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is offering 10 easy, safe, and affordable ways to save money on your home’s energy bill.

     According to investigators, the suspects are involved with the brutal murder of 22-year-old Alishah Pointer. Her body was found on Tuesday dumped in the basement of an abandoned burned-out home on Savannah Street in East Cleveland.

     Two seasoned police officers say a shoplifting incident involving 80 people accused of stealing merchandise and fleeing a Nordstrom store in California in under a minute on Saturday night is one of the worst they’ve ever heard of.

     Following the viral incident, Booker raised more than $36,000 in donations through GoFundMe. He’s now facing prosecution in Monroe Circuit Court. After Booker stated during a hearing that he was jobless and had less than $500 in funds, Hamner granted Booker public defender representation in October.