Melissa from The Light 103.9 recently sat down with gospel powerhouse Tamela Mann and comedian David Mann to discuss their highly anticipated Love and Relationship Tour, arriving this Sunday at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Despite a recent fall that left Tamela with an injured arm and a broken blood vessel in her eye, the […]
There’s a growing call to address the Black maternal health crisis—and the numbers are serious. Black women are three times more likely to die during or after childbirth than any other group, even though most of these cases are preventable. Doctors say a big part of the solution is making sure patients feel heard. One […]
Trecina “Tina” Campbell — one half of the gospel powerhouse duo Mary Mary — is facing a major shakeup at home … because her husband has officially filed to end their marriage. Tina’s husband, Glendon Campbell, filed for divorce in Los Angeles County on Monday … citing the standard irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, […]
If you’ve ever used an Android phone, you might have a little money coming your way. Tech giant Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement, and some Android users could be eligible for a payout. The lawsuit claimed that Android devices were collecting and sending user data — even when phones were idle — […]
This is a really difficult story to share… Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax and his wife have both been found dead in their home, in what authorities are calling an apparent murder-suicide. Police say the situation unfolded overnight, and tragically, their teenage son is the one who called 911. According to investigators, the couple […]
If you live in Raleigh, here’s something to keep on your radar — starting Monday, the city is putting Stage 1 water restrictions in place because of the ongoing drought. Now, this isn’t anything too extreme, but it does mean we all need to be a little more mindful about how we use water. For […]
K.C. Pharmaceuticals has issued a recall for over 3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold nationwide due to sterility concerns, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected products, distributed under various names such as artificial tears and dry eye relief, were available at major retailers including Walgreens, CVS, Harris Teeter, and […]
The Raleigh Police Department (RPD) is alerting residents about a scam involving fraudulent “Shop with a Cop” donation requests. Scammers are contacting individuals through phone calls, emails, social media, and mail, pretending to collect funds for the program. According to RPD, these scammers often request personal or financial information, attempting to appear legitimate. However, the […]
Grammy and Stellar Award-nominated gospel artist Renee Spearman recently joined Melissa Wade on The Light 103.9 to discuss her powerful new single, “You Chose Me.” Empowering voices across the community, the track is currently the No. 1 most added gospel song in the country. With seven Top 10s, eight new station adds, and a 125-spin […]
It’s been a long time coming for Grammy-winning singer Brandy, who now has her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – a milestone that comes after decades of chart-topping hits. Her star, near the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Argyle Avenue, was unveiled during a ceremony Monday.
Trump to deliver prime-time address Wednesday night on Iran war — President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies, but as he weighs an exit from the conflict, he is making it clear that he is expecting the world to help him fix the unintended damage that it has […]
North Carolina is still trying to recover more than $100,000 tied to a nonprofit run by the wife of former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson—and so far, no money has come back. The nonprofit, called Balanced Nutrition, used to help childcare centers get reimbursed for meals through a federal program. But state officials say the organization […]