A chat with Uncle Sam, Symbol of America, Happy 250th Anniversary
God bless America. Uncle Sam is an endearing symbol of American culture and our patriotic fervor. None more so than today, as... Read More
SOUTHERN STYLES: Hueytown Arts Council hosts scholarship reception at Hueytown Rec. Center
For four years, the Hueytown Arts Council has awarded scholarships to outstanding students in the Hueytown area who will pursue an arts... Read More
“Job Well Done”: Pastor Jerome Bonner retires from New St. Paul M.B. Church
Pastor and First Lady Bonner pose with supporting pastors (above) We learn that we’re forgotten within a second by people we just have... Read More
Greater 14th Street Baptist Senior Grocery Program benefits community
Jackie Crear, Jaquesia Slater, Tobithean Alexander, Lelita Bonner and Clarence Alexander The members of Greater 14th Street Baptist Church are committed to... Read More
Bessemer Cutoff ADA William R. “Bill” North dies in boating accident
Jefferson County Bessemer Cutoff Assistant District Attorney William R. “Bill” North, 64, died over the weekend in an apparent boating accident. According... Read More
Sandra Darlene Stone Burnette
Sandra Darlene Stone Burnette (“MaMa”), age 61, of Centreville, Alabama, entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Sandra was... Read More
Robert Edwin McCrory, Jr.
Robert Edwin McCrory, Jr., 79, of Sawyerville, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his home. He was born August 3, 1946. Services... Read More
Robert Howell Johnston
Robert “Bobby” Howell Johnston, 90, of Tuscaloosa, died peacefully Thursday, June 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Bobby... Read More
Vernice Smith
Vernice “Nicese” Smith, 54, of Greensboro, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, June 24, surrounded by her loving parents, sister, brothers, nieces,... Read More
Edward Bernard Swanzy
Edward Bernard Swanzy, 89, of Vestavia Hills, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at his home. He was born July 9, 1937, in... Read More