Now that it’s starting to feel like Alabama when I step outside, I’ve had an itch to just stay out in the sun. Going outside when it’s chilly and windy just doesn’t have the same payoff as sweating in the yard, waiting for a breeze to roll through. Just the other day, I stood in... Read More

Four West Alabama organizations are among fifteen such groups throughout Alabama sharing $673,000 in grant funds awarded by Governor Ivey to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) administers the funding made available to the state by the U.S. Department of... Read More

The Episcopal Church Women of Alabama are accepting applications for their 2026 scholarship program. Applications opened Feb. 27 and are due April 30. Interested applicants can find more information and apply at www.alabamaecw.org. The scholarship is open to students across the state. For questions, contact Scholarship Chair Amber Walker through the ECW website.

Mt Carmel Church, located on Hwy 14 east of Greensboro, will be having Homecoming on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bro. Roger Harper will be bringing the message. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon, followed by an afternoon of music featuring Legacy Gospel.

The Tuscaloosa County Extension Office will host a “Market Ready: Licenses, Permits, & Food Safety Basics” workshop on Tuesday, May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The workshop, organized by Alabama A&M University and Auburn University’s Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is designed for farmers and producers looking to sell their goods. Key Topics Include: Licensing... Read More