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 ...

I had the privilege of sitting in a casual setting with three outstanding Gospel preachers. We all have known each other in various ways throughout the years. We reminisced about preachers we had ...

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, ...

Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law named 153 students to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Cumberland School of Law recognizes excellence in academic achievement each semester ...

Tameko Johnson received the 2025 Woman of the Year award. “The church proudly shines a spotlight on these three phenomenal women whose strength, grace, and impact continue to inspire us all,” Pastor ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (June 2, 2025) – The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to celebrate the summer vacation season and all of the region’s amazing activities with the second annual ...

Michael J. Brooks A pastor on a denominationally–related Facebook page took issue with ministers dressing casually in the pulpit. This is truly an unwinnable argument. Email newsletter signup Sign up ...

There’s no tribal separation with arguments of political or religious ideologies, and even old grievances may be set aside. We all come together to honor those who make the sacrifice of service to our ...

Representatives AJ McCampbell and Thomas Jackson, along with Senator Bobby Singleton, are inviting you to attend a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, May 29 5:30 PM at Marengo County Economic Development ...

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 ...

NFPA data show that between 2019 and 2023, gas grills were involved in an average of 9,287 home fires per year, including 4,682 structure fires and 4,605 outdoor fires. In roughly one-fifth (20%) of ...