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, ...

“The recent announcement of the arrest of 205 child sex predators and the rescue of 115 children is a major victory in the fight to protect the most vulnerable! This sends a clear message that those ...

On Monday, DCS proudly hosted surrounding school districts for a Spotlight of Reading visit, led by ARI Regional Specialist Traci Howard and ARI Regional Coach Robin Lee. Derrick Hester, Curriculum ...

The cliche “when it rains, it pours,” can often seem true, whether discussing bad luck or actual rain. In the last few weeks, I have been left with only thinking about fishing or camping, as every ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

After quickly moving through the monthly financial reports that demonstrated the system’s good financial health, the board moved on to approve the proposal from Duncan/Coker Associates, PC, for the ...

Today’s NHL schedule features plenty of excitement, including the matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs. You can find information on how to watch today’s NHL action right ...

After 30 days, Police Chief Rex Flowers will report back to the mayor and council on the number tickets written and his thoughts on if the additional police presence has made a positive effect on the ...

If the church is a city of refuge, then it must be a place where those who messed up can come, be safe and be helped. The church as a city of refuge wouldn’t seek to compound guilt. Guilt isn’t the ...

Ronnie Milton Phillips, 72, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away at home in North Pole, Alaska surrounded by family on April 16, 2025. Ron was a 20-year Air Force Retiree, 100 ...