Author: Shawn Williams

Jackson, MS Police Say They Have Found the Body of Missing Student

Jackson, MS Police Say They Have Found the Body of Missing Student

Sad to report that Jackson Police say they found a body they believe is Latasha Norman.   Norman was last seen on the Jackson State University campus, earlier this month.  Her ex-boyfriend told police where they body could be found.  He was arrested an charged with domestic abuse back in...

Latasha Norman, Jackson State University student missing for two weeks

Latasha Norman, Jackson State University student missing for two weeks

Latasha Norman, who is a student at Jackson State University, was last seen Nov. 13 in one of her classes. Her car was left on the campus, and the 20-year-old never returned to her dormitory room.   According to the Associated Press, those who know Latasha Norman describe her as a...

Bill Cosby’s new book “Come On People” pointed in right direction but misses the mark

Bill Cosby’s new book “Come On People” pointed in right direction but misses the mark

In 2004, Bill Cosby sent shockwaves through the black community after a speech that he made at Washington D.C.'s Constitution Hall.  During his talk, Cosby seemed to lash out at Black America in general, poor black people in particular.   In response to Cosby's speech which was reported on by...

Sweeps Week attack on South Oak Cliff/James Mays II par for the Belo 8 course

Sweeps Week attack on South Oak Cliff/James Mays II par for the Belo 8 course

I am not trained in the ways of journalism, but I have a question for Brett Shipp:  When did taking a few pieces of paper from former employees running copies become investigative reporting? I had respect for Brett Shipp's work in the past, but his ambush of Coach James Mays...

NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams to host series “African-American Women:Where They Stand”

NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams to host series “African-American Women:Where They Stand”

New York, N.Y. – November 15, 2007 – Throughout the week of November 26, "NBC News With Brian Williams" will take a look at the issues facing African-American women across our nation in a new series "African-American Women: Where They Stand." The series will cover a wide-range of issues from...

Chicago Tribune and other media win suit to open Jena 6 case to public

Chicago Tribune and other media win suit to open Jena 6 case to public

See News media win suit to open Jena 6 case, an article that appeared in Thursday's Chicago Tribune.  Some of the highlights from the Howard Witt article: A judge ruled Wednesday that the public and the news media should have full access to all legal proceedings involving Mychal Bell…whose prosecution...

Oak Cliff’s Own Charlie Hatley is Golden Gloves World Champion

Oak Cliff’s Own Charlie Hatley is Golden Gloves World Champion

The Dallas Observer's Unfair Park reports good news regarding Dallas Boxer Charlie Hatley .  Hatley won the Golden Gloves World Championship in the 152 lb. weight class. See Unfair Park article by clicking here. Hatley trains out of the Oak Cliff Boxing Club. 

Dallas South Blog inteviewed at Let’s Talk Honesty regarding Black Bloggers reaction to Michael Baisden

Dallas South Blog inteviewed at Let’s Talk Honesty regarding Black Bloggers reaction to Michael Baisden

George Cook of the website Let's Talk Honestly did a special report in which he interviewed myself and other bloggers.  The interviews revolved around Black Bloggers' reaction towards Michael Baisden and comments he made by towards the organization Color of Change . Click here to listen to the interviews. Other...

Lots to be thankful for at Dallas South Blog

Lots to be thankful for at Dallas South Blog

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and continues to have a great weekend.  It's hard not to have a great turkey day when the Cowboys roll the way that they did. I'd like to thank each and every person who has made Dallas South a part of their internet...

Sponsored Post: Finding an Apartment in Dallas

Sponsored Post: Finding an Apartment in Dallas

The following post is a paid review. I remember moving to Dallas ten years ago and searching the area for a place to live.  I called all these apartment locators  who would fax me sheets with complexes I didn't know how to get to.  It was the only way to...