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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announced that Victoria Hardin, a 9th grader at Hillcrest High School, was awarded first place in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District ...

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 ...

“The recent announcement of the arrest of 205 child sex predators and the rescue of 115 children is a major victory in the fight to protect the most vulnerable! This sends a clear message that those ...

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 ...

By Dean Kelly We noted two ideas about inspiration last week – 1. Inspired Like Shakespeare; 2. Thought Inspiration. We rejected both based on scripture. This week we conclude the examination by ...

It was the best of grass, it was the worst of grass. But mostly, it was grass that needed to be cut. “You don’t like cutting grass!” stands as the most befuddling insult ever hurled at my face.