Two shot in vehicle-to-vehicle melee
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department is investigating “a shooting and a vehicle crash in West Savannah at the intersection of W. Bay Street and Graham Avenue on Monday, March 6, 2017 around 8:00 p.m.,” a department spokesperson says. The victims, Shawn Jivens, 37, and Nikolas Lipsey, 33, were driving in a red vehicle. “Purportedly, the occupants…
16-year-old shot, killed on Crosby Street
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 800 block of Crosby Street at approximately 5 p.m. on Monday, March 6. The victim is Kevin Jackson, 16. “According to investigators it appears Jackson was approached by a black male with dreadlocks and was shot,” police say. “The suspect may have…
Homicide on East 34th Street
Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1500 block of East 34th Street on Mar. 5. “Officers were called to the area at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Mar. 5. They located Saundra Thomas, 47, who had succumbed to her injuries. Detectives are investigating her death as a homicide,” police report. No…
Person of interest sought in shooting at extended stay hotel
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting at the Suburban Extended Stay, in the 10600 block of Abercorn Extension at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Mar. 5. “A child, 4, was shot in the hand. Investigators say it appears there was no criminal intent involved,” police say. Detectives are looking for a person of interest.…
Late-night shooting near City Market
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department is investigating “a fight and subsequent shooting that occurred in the 300 block of West Congress Street at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Mar. 5,” police say. Joshua Pair, 39, sustained non-life threatening injuries. “All parties involved in the fight and shooting remained on scene until officers arrived and were questioned…
Armstrong/Georgia Southern consolidation committee approves four recommendations
Earlier today, the Armstrong State University/Georgia Southern University Consolidation Implementation Committee (CIC) met and approved four recommendations submitted by its various Operational Working Groups (OWG). The approved recommendations include: · The Georgia Southern University campus located in Savannah will be formally named the Armstrong Campus; the Georgia Southern campus located in Hinesville will be formally…
The Stage On Bay liquor license approved along with moratorium on other new West Savannah liquor licenses
After months of controversy, Savannah City Council as expected approved awarding an alcoholic beverage license to The Stage On Bay, in the wake of a threatened $6 million lawsuit against the city for denying the new performance venue its rights under current zoning laws. “I want to apologize to all the citizens of West Savannah,”…
Homicide on the Eastside, suspect still at large
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police officers are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 2500 block of Oak Forest Dr. at approximately 3:50 a.m. on Mar. 1. “Lenoxki Smith II, 33, was shot and succumbed to his injuries. The suspect fled the scene prior to officer arrival,” police report. “Detectives are working to determine the actual circumstances…
How did anyone do math in Roman numerals?
Let me toss that question right back at you, Leonard: How do you solve complex math problems?
Editor’s Note: ‘Draining the swamp’ by killing it
We have enough evidence now to conclude that Trump’s promise to “drain the swamp” actually had little to do with corruption per se — a commonly held but erroneous interpretation — but rather with dismantling bureaucracy and regulatory infrastructure.
Andrew Gill: Amazing musician and lifelong ‘river rat’
“It’s hard to keep a band together,” Gill says. “I think that’s the hardest thing in music.” He gets wistful about those times. He was in late teens, early 20’s then. Who wouldn’t?
Steel Magnolias at 30
‘It’s not just about women — it’s about the human spirit’
Peyote Coyote, Too Much, Embering @The Space Station
Peyote Coyote releases their second album, Microdos, this spring
Savannah Philharmonic: Couture in Concert with James Hogan @Hilton DeSoto
A trio of Philharmonic musicians, featuring Sinisa Ciric, Erica Monkman, and Kristin King will provide the musical entertainment
Poet Emily Rosko: ‘The distillation of a difficult state of mind’
“Poetry, at its best, ought to shake us out of our habits of convenience and our typical patterns of thought. When I say this, though, I am not saying that poetry has to be highly erudite or has to evade meaning in order to be good.”
The perfect steak and how to cook it
I knew it was going to be good, it looked great. What I didn’t know was that it was going to be the best steak I had ever had
The Savannah Stopover Survival Guide
Before March Madness smacks us all upside the head, let’s all take a moment to get our footing and (gasp) plan ahead to make the annual weekend of indie music discovery the best yet
Songs and Stories: Aaron Paul Zimmer and Jason Bible @The Sentient Bean
At Friday’s one-of-a-kind show, the two singer-songwriters will take turns sharing their original songs and the stories behind them.
Come Sail Away with Styx
IN 1972, a band was born that would enchant fans for decades. With wild showmanship and songs that fused prog with hard rock, artful flair, and pop, Styx became an arena rock staple through hits like “Mr. Roboto,” “Come Sail Away,” “Lady,” and many, many more. Keyboardist and vocalist Lawrence Gowan, a progressive rock trailblazer…
Everything you wanted to know about hops
You could make beer using just some grain, a little water and some yeast but that concoction might not taste all that great. Historically speaking beer has always had a fourth part that was intended as a flavoring component.
Jonathan Brown, Wasted Wine @El-Rocko Lounge
The 2010 and 2012 Tennessee Williams Literary Festival Poetry Slam champion is also a nine-time finalist in the LEAF Poetry Slam and the 2006 Bay Area Slam Champion.
GnomeCon games it old school
YOU CAN keep your Pokedex and Twitch livestreams; Alex Moreschi wants to play with actual cards and hand-maneuvered game pieces. The ordained minister and game aficionado prefers analog over digital when it comes to the rules of engagement, exploring the world of fun and fantasy with groups of like-minded warriors. “When people think tabletop gaming,…
The Bunny Gang: Conscious rebel music
Maxwell picked up the guitar and created The Bunny Gang, a reggae/dub/rocksteady project with a bleeding punk rock heart
Who’s your Buddy?
While I’m sure there were plenty of people who earnestly thought they’d get actual answers to their concerns about healthcare and POTUS’ taxes, many appeared to be there to specifically protest Carter’s well-documented views on the environment, border control and reproductive choice.
