The Alabama Beacon

Ms. Hill smiles with male students who received prom suits.(above) 2026 marks the 10th Annual Prom Dress/Suit Giveaway in the city of Birmingham. In alignment with Birmingham Promise, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and Boutwell Auditorium’s supporting staff, Ms. Chrysanthenia Hill shared, “This was the most successful Prom Dress/Suit Giveaway we’ve had thus...

Bessemer Salvation Station Easter Celebration is April 4

Easter Sunday weekend is always a glorious time for families and friends as they celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Bessemer Salvation Army Salvation Station will host an Easter Celebration on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. This family-friendly, fun event will be held at the Salvation Army...

Birmingham man convicted of manslaughter in bizarre 2020 killing on I-20/59 near Hueytown

A Birmingham man who claimed at the time that he had “killed a white lady,” and that “Trump made me do it,” has been convicted of a lesser charge in the beating death of a truck driver on Interstate 20-59. Charles Levester Gipson, 44, was charged with murder in the August 19, 2020 killing of...

Running Rams start season strong

On March 13th, the Francis Marion Track and Field team kicked off its season opener strong at the University of West Alabama for the Demopolis Invitational. A total of 43 athletes joined Coach Bolding at the track to put all their hard work on display. The ladies placed 4th out of 12 teams in the...

Alabama Launchpad accepting applications for startup competition

Alabama Launchpad, the state’s longest-running business plan and pitch competition, is accepting applications for its Cycle 2 2026 competition. Entrepreneurs building companies in technology or life sciences are encouraged to apply. The competition offers two industry-specific tracks, with winners in each eligible for prizes of up to $100,000. Each finalist receives $2,500 in upfront funding...

Greensboro Opera House to present ‘Fireball’ on April 12

The Greensboro Opera House will host a free performance of “Fireball,” a one-woman play by Hale County native Norman McMillan, on Sunday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. A reception will follow. The play, starring Ingrid McGraw, is based on the memoir of the same name by Hazel Lindsey and Julia McMillan Walker, McMillan’s sister. It...

Marion Military Institute Earns Inaugural SACSCOC Torch Award for Post-College Success

Marion Military Institute (MMI) has been recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with a Torch Award for Post-College Success, honoring institutions that demonstrate leadership in preparing students for strong career outcomes and long-term financial sustainability. The Torch Awards recognize SACSCOC member institutions that show strength across multiple indicators...

Dr. Marlon Murray and Mrs. Tiffany Parker

Greensboro facility receives state mental health approval, hosts caregiver event Saturday, March 28

Theresa Burroughs Residential Living, Inc. has become the first state-approved home for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Greensboro, receiving approval from the Alabama Department of Mental Health. The facility, which serves women, was established in 2022 by Toni Love, the youngest daughter of the late Theresa Burroughs. Love became a caregiver to her...

Henry Weaver