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 ...

From the National Fire Protection Association® For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to celebrate the holiday and prepare ...

By Dean Kelly Zechariah 4:10 “For who has despised the day of small things?…” I saw two little sisters heading into a creek with their grandmother’s watchful eye nearby. There was another little girl ...

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 ...

Also previously discussed, the board has been looking to upgrade the school system’s 22-year-old employee time clock system. While they have had an outstanding agreement to provide a new system from ...

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 ...

When Mayor Woody Collins found out Demopolis was not going to be served by the new West Alabama Highway, he was upset about it. He voiced his concern to Tony Harris, Government Relations Manager, and ...

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 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 last total lunar eclipse was in November, 2022, and the next won’t be until March, 2026. They don’t come around every day, especially the rare “blood moon.” The threat of cloud cover almost ruined ...

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 ...

There are two games featuring a ranked team on Friday’s college basketball schedule. Below, we provide against-the-spread picks for each contest. Place your bets on any men’s college basketball ...