Montgomery PD names first suspects in viral Alabama ‘riverboat brawl’
One suspect was already in custody of Selma PD as of press conference, chief said Montgomery Alabama Police Chief Darryl J. Albert held a press conference at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8 regarding his department’s ongoing investigation of the “riverfront brawl” that happened in Montgomery over the weekend. Video of that incident went viral... Read More
First cohort of Shelton, Bibb nursing program graduates Aug. 4
Shelton State Community College’s (SSCC) first cohort of practical nursing (PN) students at Bibb Medical Center (BMC) will receive their nursing pins and graduate in commencement ceremonies on Thursday, August 3, and Friday, August 4. The cohort of nine (9) is the first to complete the PN program at BMC in Centreville, Alabama. SSCC and... Read More
Black Belt will host Alabama Audubon’s third annual Birding Festival this weekend
Alabama Audubon is pleased to announce the third annual Black Belt Birding Festival in Greensboro, Alabama on August 4 & 5, 2023. Highlighting the birds, history, and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the festival is a popular offering from the conservation nonprofit’s Black Belt Birding Initiative, a program committed to bringing the economic benefits... Read More
Jazz ensemble will perform this Sunday at Greensboro Opera House
The Market Street Jazz Band will perform at the historic Greensboro Opera House this Sunday, August 6, at 3:00 p.m., with doors opening at 2:30. This will be the fifth event in the Opera House’s “Encore 2023” Series, celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Opera House as well as Greensboro’s bicentennial. The Market Street Jazz... Read More
Braxton sues Stokes in Federal court over Newbern mayor position
A Federal Civil Rights lawsuit has turned national attention on the small Hale County town of Newbern. Patrick Braxton, who claims to have been elected as the town’s first Black mayor, filed the suit. The lawsuit, originally filed in Dallas County Circuit Court in 2022, rather than Hale County where Newbern is located, alleges that... Read More
Program on elder law set for Aug. 3 at Tartt Library in Livingston
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is hosting an important elder law learning opportunity to address guardianships and conservatorships August 3 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Ruby Pickens Tartt Public Library. Attendees can learn more about the legal processes involved with guardianships/conservatorships, when they are absolutely necessary and when they should be avoided. Guardianships... Read More
Career training set for September in Moundville, register for program now
Shelton State Community College and Westervelt Lumber partnered in May to provide free Alabama Career Essentials (ACE) training. As a result of ACE training, four Shelton State students were offered employment, marking a successful conclusion to the program’s first training session. ACE is a FREE training course designed by the Alabama Community College System to... Read More
Resources available to landowners to help fight southern pine beetle infestation
Southern pine beetles (SBPs) have the potential to ravage pine forests and decimate the investments of timber owners. What seems to start with one infested tree can quickly multiply into a big problem. Education about this species and new relief funding are key to protecting vulnerable natural resources. Biology and Identification Scientifically known as Dendroctonus... Read More
Harold Curtis McLaughlin
Harold Curtis McLaughlin, born February 22, 1955, entered eternal rest on July 14, 2023. A resident of Marion, Alabama, Harold lived a vibrant 68 years. A wake was held for him at Ashley’s Lee & Rollins Funeral Home on July 21, 2023. The following day, family, friends, and loved ones gathered for a graveside service... Read More