When I started writing this weekly column, my first idea for an overarching theme was “what would Dave do?” Though I decided against a theme, I have included Dave, my dad, in several of the few ...

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, in collaboration with Whitfield Regional Hospital, recently surpassed 500 admissions to the UAB Tele-Intensive Care Unit. This milestone highlights the impact ...

The Livingston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority recently awarded scholarships in the amounts of $1,000 to three deserving high school individuals in their service area. In Marengo County, ...

By Dean Kelly Zechariah 4:10 “For who has despised the day of small things?…” I saw two little sisters heading into a creek with their grandmother’s watchful eye nearby. There was another little girl ...

An idol today can be anything that takes the ardor and affection belonging to God. It could be fame, fortune, power or possessions. And scripture is clear that we must love God with all of our hearts, ...

James William “Bill” Baker, age 81, also known by his close friends and family as “Billy”, went home to be with the Father on May 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by Beth, his beloved wife of 62 ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) plans to distribute Alabama SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) benefits to ...

The cliche “when it rains, it pours,” can often seem true, whether discussing bad luck or actual rain. In the last few weeks, I have been left with only thinking about fishing or camping, as every ...

JACKSONVILLE, AL – More than 1,000 students were named to the President’s List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in Spring 2025. To be named to the ...

After quickly moving through the monthly financial reports that demonstrated the system’s good financial health, the board moved on to approve the proposal from Duncan/Coker Associates, PC, for the ...

Ronnie Milton Phillips, 72, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away at home in North Pole, Alaska surrounded by family on April 16, 2025. Ron was a 20-year Air Force Retiree, 100 ...

Monday, May 19 arrived as the last official Demopolis Board of Education meeting for Olen Kerby, who completed his second consecutive five-year term as a board member. Board Chairman Harris Hurst read ...