Two dead, one injured in Westside shootout; suspects identified and at large
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department “are seeking two persons of interest in a triple shooting on Savannah’s Westside that claimed the claimed the lives of two men and injured another at about 2 p.m. Saturday,” a police spokesperson says. Investigators seek to locate Emile Randolph, 32, and Shawn Rhinehart, 20, in reference to the…
Man shot in Cuyler-Brownsville robbery attempt
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Unit detectives are investigating a robbery attempt and shooting near Cuyler-Brownsville Saturday morning. “At about 7:08 a.m. Metro responded to 2100 block of Burroughs Street, where Andrew Deloach, 55, was found suffering from a gunshot wound,” police say. “Deloach was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center in serious,…
Starland Fashion Night to debut at October Art March, featuring clothes made out of Connect Savannah papers
Art Rise Savannah announces the inaugural Starland Fashion Night during the 42nd First Friday Art March on October 2nd from 6 to 9PM in the Starland Arts District. Starland Fashion Night will highlight a series of exhibitions and workshops focused on sustainable fashion and local design. “Art Rise Savannah is also excited to announce a…
Savannah homicide suspect arrested in Wisconsin
Tyron Henry, 20, was arrested on Wednesday by U.S. Marshals in Platteville, WI “after Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police identified him as the suspect in the shooting death of Michael Anthony Johnson, 50, last July,” police say. Members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Region Fugitive Task Force (SERTF) traced Henry to his Wisconsin hometown. Henry was arrested…
Southside shooting victim in critical condition
Violent Crimes detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are seeking information on a shooting this afternoon on Savannah’s Southside. “At 11:50 a.m. Metro responded to Memorial University Medical Center where Rashawn Byrd, 26, sought treatment for a gunshot wound,” police say. “Byrd was shot minutes earlier at an apartment complex on the 8500 block of…
Man shot on West 61st Street
Police are seeking information on a shooting that injured a Savannah man early this morning. “At 2:37 a.m. Metro responded to a convenience store on the 4400 block of Montgomery Street, where Rodney Hatchett, 32, sought help after being shot,” a police spokesperson says. “The shooting occurred on the 200 block of West 61st Street.…
Man arrested in shooting of mother, beating of fiance
Tuesday, just before midnight, Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police arrested Joshua Lovett without incident outside of a business on the 1900 block of East Victory Drive. He was wanted for “shooting his mother and beating her fiancé during an altercation Tuesday afternoon,” police say. At 12:09 p.m. Metro responded to the residence of Paula Lovett, 49, and…
Editor’s Note: Savannah is an education all its own
Savannah’s original commitment to individual freedom and liberty is one way we’re unlike most other cities in the deep South, surface similarities aside.
College Guide: Age ain’t nothin’ but a number
How to see killer shows in SAV—even if you’re not 21
College Guide: Savannah’s art scene, from museums to grassroots
A go-to-guide for enjoying the visual arts in town
No pity potty as Thrifty Supply is set to close its doors
“It’s time for us to retire,” sighs Carol Chen, who has owned Thrifty Supply with her husband, Tony, for 18 years. The Chens managed to acquire the entire block and have sold the whole shebang to Charleston investors taking advantage of the MLK Blvd. revitalization tax breaks.
Savannah Philharmonic Opening Night: Prayers of Rain & Wind @The Lucas Theatre for the Arts
To kick off this season, the orchestra welcomes a very special soloist, double bassist Joseph Conyers.
College Guide: Thanks for riding your bike!
You never have to feed parking meters, pay parking citations or fork over cash to retrieve your car from impound. You won’t be late for class because you couldn’t find a parking place. You will discover lovely and fascinating parts of Savannah that you’d never notice from inside a car.
(I don’t wanna go) Back to School Bash @Dollhouse Productions
Allegedly, AJ DAVILA’s show is ridiculous—mythical creatures, cook-offs, and silly dances abound.
College Guide: The Freshman 23
From partying to bookbuying to leggings in class: Rachael’s ultimate insider’s list for your first year.
College Guide: Healthy & cheap grocery shopping
Brighter Day’s collection of vitamins and herbs are of the highest quality and integrity. Their Kid’s Calm Fruity Splash Multi-Vitamin is a great secret weapon to help grown-ups ease anxiety.
College Guide: Queer 101
A new school and a new town can be intimidating, so we asked representatives from our local LGBTQ groups to help guide you through the first semester.
College Guide: SUDS’ Ultimate Thrill
The Savannah Ultimate Disc Society promotes frisbee in Forsyth, always respecting ‘the spirit of the game.’
Revival Fest: The best of the South
BARBECUE. BOURBON. BEER. Americana music. Partying outside. Does it get any better? Revival Fest is upon us, and it’s the perfect way to ease out of one scorcher of a summer and into, ahem, “fall” (anyone else get chilly when it hit 75 the other day?!). Bring the whole family, grab a delicious meal, and…
Revival Fest: Fruit Bats fly back into our hearts
IN THE midst of the early-2000s indie-folk haze, a little band called Fruit Bats came quietly wafting to the top of the ranks. With the slow-burn success of 2003’s Mouthfuls, “When U Love Somebody,” a gently catchy, sweet-but-kinda-dark love song found its way on all matter of mix CDs and playlists, and Fruit Bats suddenly…
Will Lockheed Martin produce fusion power in a decade?
The reactor is being developed by Lockheed’s Skunk Works research and development team, responsible for among other things the SR-71 Blackbird (the fastest non-rocket plane ever built), the F-117 stealth bomber, and the F-22 that replaced it.
Teaching ‘food as medicine’
KEVIN JILES has no problem with the thought of wielding a scalpel on a live human being. But when it comes to chopping vegetables, the second year medical student admits to being a bit flummoxed. “I really didn’t know how to cut an onion properly,” laughs Jiles, who is aiming for a surgical residency. He…
Evolving: A Michael Howard and Nicolas Jones Production @Ampersand
Drag stars Kristina Foxx (who recently uploaded a searing parody of Paula Deen’s “Dancing with the Stars” audition to her YouTube channel, “The Official Kristina Foxx Page”) and Micah Sianna Scott perform.
Relieve stress with these good vibration meditations
When the demands of your course work, outside jobs and roommates get stressful, it’s the perfect opportunity for you to tend to the things in your life that are growing and to rid yourself of those pesky weeds.
Tomo Nakayama@ The Sentient Bean
With guitar and piano, it’s something akin to Sufjan Stevens, Cat Power, and Elliott Smith.
Review: No Escape
It’s easy to understand why this movie is getting hammered in many quarters as offensive agitprop. But I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that No Escape works on a gut level – I haven’t seen a more intense motion picture during all of 2015.
Arrest made in Johnson Square robbery
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police arrested Daniel Brantley, 19, today for an armed robbery in Johnson Square late Monday night. “At 11:46 p.m. Metro responded to a reported gun discharge in the square on Bull and Congress streets. Downtown Precinct patrol officers located Alicia Patterson, 29, and Seth Myers, 27, who were robbed at gunpoint minutes earlier,”…
