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Honoring Brian Ellis Atlanta native: A Legacy of Service and Friendship Lost in Tragic Plane Crash

Monday, February 3 by Stacey Gilmere

One of Morrow High School's notable football alumni was among the passengers on an American Airlines flight that tragically collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington last week. Brian Ellis, who graduated from the Clayton County high school in 1989, went on to... Read More.

Doechii Wins Best Rap Album at Grammy Awards, Celebrates Tampa Roots and Inspires Fans

Monday, February 3 by Stacey Gilmere

Doechii clinched the Best Rap Album award at the 67th Grammy Awards last night, taking the opportunity to acknowledge her roots. The 26-year-old artist, known offstage as Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon, was visibly moved as she accepted her first Grammy from Cardi B for her album... Read More.

Remembering Angie Stone: R&B Legends Legacy Lives On After Tragic Passing at 63

Sunday, February 2 by Stacey Gilmere

Grammy-nominated artist Angie Stone, a leading figure in R&B and neo-soul, died at 63 in an accident on Interstate 65 in Montgomery County, Alabama. The incident occurred early Saturday as she traveled from a Mobile performance to the CIAA basketball tournament in Baltimore. The... Read More.

YFN Luccis is Released from prison Reginae Carter Focuses on her Future

Friday, January 31 by Stacey Gilmere

YFN Lucci is expected to be released from prison Friday January 31, 2025, but Reginae Carter does not appear to be planning any kind of celebration for his return. The on-and-off relationship between YFN Lucci and Reginae Carter lasted for two years. Now, with Lucci's... Read More.

American Airlines Jet Collides with Military Helicopter Near Reagan Airport

Wednesday, January 29 by Stacey Gilmere

A regional jet operated by American Airlines was involved in a collision with a military Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night while preparing to land in Washington D.C., near Reagan Washington National Airport, as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane had 60... Read More.

Tensions Escalate as Jeezy and Jeannie Mais Divorce Battle Intensifies

Saturday, January 25 by Stacey Gilmere

The divorce proceedings between Jeezy and Jeannie Mai have become increasingly contentious. Reports from AllHipHop reveal that in December, law enforcement got involved when Mai claimed she was denied access to Jeezy's home to collect her belongings. Her attorney clarified that the police were... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.