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NEW YORK-Melanie Perez testified that police would give her crack cocaine and force her to perform sex acts in a recent police corruption trial in New York City. The trial has revealed a lot of allegations against the Brooklyn South Narcotics squad, including a former officer who testified that police would plant drugs on innocent […]
Michael Baisden is a man on a mission. On Madd Issues Monday Baisden tackles these issuses: -Pay it forward: -Do women know what they want? -Do men know what they want?
Durham, NC: In October, Durham Parks and Recreation will host a fall festival and Hallow-Eno. Children, teens, parents and/or guardians will enjoy tricks and treats at the following locations: Fall Festival W.D. Hill Recreation Center – 1308 Fayetteville Street Saturday, October 22 (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.) Kids will enjoy a safe night of games, […]
Ten days later and despite an $11,000 reward, police have not found a missing 5-year old Arizona girl. Jahessye Shockley wandered out of her Glendale, Arizona home on October 11, unnoticed by her older siblings who were supposed to be watching her. Her mother called police after returning home from an errand. In the first […]
An employee of SunTrust Bank has been arrested and charged with stealing money from a customer. The Times-News of Burlington reported that Crystal Thacker Woods of Gibsonville was charged this week with a total of 18 counts related to forgery and obtaining money by false pretense. Burlington police say Woods is being held in the Alamance […]
Somewhere in this world – a couch cushion, a suit jacket, a landfill perhaps – is sweet deliverance from a world of economic hurt, from college loans, from the tax man, from the 9 to 5. It’s a lottery ticket that has been worth $1 million for almost six months. It’s a lottery ticket that […]
Every real woman knows exactly what she wants and this week, supermodel Tyra Banks shares what’s next in her journey of life. The famed beauty and businesswoman hasn’t been in the spotlight in quite some time and apparently she’s grateful for the privacy she has maintained in the world of media and entertainment. That’s why […]
Grammy-nominated songstress Ledisi performed Thursday night to an excited audience at the Carolina Theatre. This is Ledisi’s first headlining tour, and Durham was her first stop on the tour. Fans eagerly awaited Ledisi’s entrance as opening act Timothy Bloom set the stage. With her passionate lyrics and her powerful vocals, Ledisi told stories of struggle, […]
Raleigh Author Lisa Jeanette is having a release party for her new book “Love Indeed” at Solas Today from 5:30-8:00. Come join us as we celebrate with special guest Song writer Christopher Terrell. Most recently noted for writing “Struggle No More” off the soundtrack to Tyler Perry’s movie “Daddy’s little Girls”.
Nia Long‘s baby is a blessing from God, the actress admitted to Ebony magazine in it’s November issue. The 40-year-old pregnant mom says she turned to faith when she was told she would have trouble conceiving at her age. “I honestly asked God for this. I remember I was driving home from the doctor, and […]
The state Department of Correction is readying a new medical complex at Central Prison to replace buildings that are too cramped and outdated to adequately treat a growing and aging prison population. The new $155 million hospital and mental health facility just west of downtown will begin accepting patients next month. Demolition of the old […]
Scotty McCreery sang the national anthem Wednesday before Game 1 of baseball’s World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Performing the anthem to kick off the Fall Classic was a dream fulfilled for the Garner 18-year-old, the current “American Idol” champion, who said he loves […]
