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 ...

Cuts to SNAP, health coverage would raise costs, increase hunger and hardship The U.S. House voted 215-214 Thursday for a budget bill that would make basic needs like food and health care more ...

Many families will even stop to remember why they have that three-day weekend: to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. My parents’ families have always been especially reverent ...

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 Trump Administration has signaled its intent to eliminate programs that acknowledge and address racial disparities in healthcare. His administration has already shown its willingness to defund ...

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 ...

The fight to protect children in the digital age is multifaceted – requiring coordinated action on multiple fronts. Two such efforts recently played out involving law enforcement’s crackdown on online ...

Our Alabama Baptist retreat at Shocco Springs is a gorgeous place, and I’ve enjoyed every event I’ve attended there. Several years ago, I attended a two-day training course for pastors. A conference ...

God has not left humanity on their own with no guidance. Instead, He has provided His holy word, the Bible as a guidebook. It is important to note that the Bible is inspired by God. Paul notes in 2 ...

A Demopolis woman who was charged with the February 2022 death of her boyfriend in Tuscaloosa County has been sentenced to life with the chance for parole. Paula Whitney, chief assistant district ...

The Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce has recognized Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home as the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month. Partnered with Crowne Health Care, Woodhaven Manor ...