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, ...

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 ...

Tameko Johnson received the 2025 Woman of the Year award. “The church proudly shines a spotlight on these three phenomenal women whose strength, grace, and impact continue to inspire us all,” Pastor ...

Crash data reveals concerning seasonal patterns as teen driving deaths continue to climb. Across the country, 13,135 people were killed in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019-2023. Over 30% ...

I remember so well when I was playing high school football for Linden. Ben and Libba were running the times, and Goodloe Sutton’s daddy was heading up the Democrat Reporter in the county seat. Both ...

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 ...

Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law named 153 students to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Cumberland School of Law recognizes excellence in academic achievement each semester ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (June 2, 2025) – The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to celebrate the summer vacation season and all of the region’s amazing activities with the second annual ...

I had the privilege of sitting in a casual setting with three outstanding Gospel preachers. We all have known each other in various ways throughout the years. We reminisced about preachers we had ...

The University of West Alabama held spring commencement exercises on May 8 and 9, with President Todd G. Fritch conferring degrees to nearly 600 students in the graduating class represent some 19 ...

Mr. Jimmy Branch of Gallion, entered into eternal rest May 31, at Woodhaven Manor Nursing Facility Demopolis. Funeral services for Mr. Branch will be held Saturday, June 7, at 11 a.m. from John the ...

I’ve sometimes joked that one of my pet peeves is fast food that’s not fast. This day was a case-in-point! Sometimes 20 minutes can be useful, indeed. Twenty minutes before curfew means young lovers ...