AG Marshall defends right of Auburn baseball players to pray
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall defended the right of Auburn baseball players to pray in a letter to the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), which had threatened to sue Auburn University if it does not prohibit a men’s baseball chaplain from leading prayers with players or players from wearing Christian symbols or messages at practice.... Read More
Eastern student Henry Mena Escobar of Pelham makes spring 2026 Dean’s List
Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester, recognizing 1,216 students for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is Henry Mena Escobar of Pelham, a full-time senior majoring in business administration. To qualify for Dean’s List, full-time students must complete a minimum of 12 credits in letter-graded courses with an... Read More
Bessemer’s District 5 candidate Kelvin Eades hosts Meet & Greet
Kelvin Eades poses alongside supportive family members, wife, Shakita Eades, and daughter, Kelsie Eades (above) Many of us search a lifetime for true companionship, love, and all the things we think will make us happy. Yet, when viewing inspiration we hardly even notice, not to mention process, the lessons that can be learned from such.... Read More
Vote for ALEA! Support Alabama in the 2026 America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is calling on Alabamians and ALEA supporters across the state to cast their vote and help Alabama earn the title of America’s Best-Looking Cruiser in the American Association of State Troopers’ (AAST) 13th Annual National Best Looking Cruiser Contest. This year, ALEA’s submission showcases the agency’s Chevrolet Camaro and... Read More
“A Loving Devotion” Shaws celebrate 55 years of marriage
Many of us search a lifetime for true companionship, love, and all the things we think will make us happy. Yet, when viewing inspiration that is right before us, we hardly even notice, let alone process, the lessons that can be learned from it. A perfect example of inspiration and the mutual exchange of love... Read More
Robert “Bob” Boatrite Keith
Robert “Bob” Boatrite Keith, of Harlingen, Texas, went home to Jesus on April 8, 2026, at the age of 79. He was surrounded by incredible love from the Holy Spirit, his daughter, and his close friend Terry. Bob was a father of two, a brother to six, an uncle to eleven, a friend to many,... Read More
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3 million for weatherization assistance
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $6.3 million to help low-income Alabama residents reduce their home energy bills through the Weatherization Assistance Program. The 13 grants to community action agencies and local partners will be used to improve the energy efficiency and safety of homes, with a particular focus on households that include the... Read More
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 we celebrate America’s 250th year of independence. A patriotic American, Uncle Sam became a symbol of America in the early 19th century. During the War of 1812, Uncle Sam’s character was first introduced... 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 program in college. The Scholarship Reception was held recently at the Hueytown Recreation Center. Michelle McClinton is president of the Hueytown Arts Council. The Council is also committed to supporting arts education in... 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 conversed with; the great Maya Angelou once stated, “People may forget what you said, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel.” Yet, as we live longer, we learn that God will... Read More