James Elliott
James Earl ElliottJuly 28, 1971 – December 24 James Earl Elliott died Dec. 24 at the age of 54. He was born on July 28, 1971, to the late Willie B. Elliott and Bill Minter. He grew up in Akron and received his education through the Akron school system. From a young age, James demonstrated... Read More
Tom Battle
Tom Albert Battle died Dec. 23, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born in Greensboro on March 18, 1948, to the late Mr. L. T. Battle, Sr. and the late Mrs. Virginia Terrell Battle. He confessed his love for Jesus Christ at an early age and became a member of St. Mary African... Read More
Matthew Johnson
The Rev. Matthew Johnson died Dec. 31, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born Oct. 26, 1951, the only son of proud parents Matthew Johnson, Sr. and Katie Lee Johnson. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Salem Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dansby, where he served as a... Read More
Ida Mae Johnson
Ida Mae Johnson, 78, died December 20, 2025. She was born June 9, 1947, in Akron, Alabama, to Ms. Alberta Fields and Johnny Hines, who preceded her in death. She confessed hope in Christ at Flatwood C.M.E. Church under the leadership of Rev. Glen E. Jones Sr. Death is just a bridge across the river... Read More
Zachary Coats
Zachary L. Coats, 53, died December 27, 2025. He was born June 10, 1972. Viewing was held Friday, January 2, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A celebration of life service was held Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 20987... Read More
Robert Mickens
Robert Mickens, 93, died December 24, 2025. He was born September 19, 1932, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late Joe and Elizabeth Mickens. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Upon moving to Cleveland, Ohio, he joined Greater Friendship Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher Board... Read More
Meetings set for West Alabama Regional Planning Organization
The West Alabama Rural Planning Organization (RPO) will hold the following meetings: 1. Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) Bibb County – Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m.Brent City Hall, 22 1st Street, Brent, AL Fayette County – Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m.Fayette County Commission Chamber, 103 1st Avenue NW, Fayette, AL Greene County –... Read More
January is good time to think about cage culture for recreational ponds
January is a popular month for goal setting and planning. Beyond the typical New Year’s resolutions of getting fit and saving money, landowners in Alabama may set a goal of better managing resources, including recreational fish ponds. For those wanting a more reliable harvest of fish, cage culture may be a good option to try... Read More
Donald Earl Seale
Donald Earl “Don” Seale, age 92, of Moundville, AL, died January 10, 2026, at Moundville Health and Rehabilitation. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville, with Magnolia Chapel South directing. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 56 years,... Read More
Miss Braleigh Busbee
Miss Braleigh Busbee, 16, of Faunsdale, died January 6, 2026, in Marengo County. It is with sad hearts that her family announces her passing; Miss Busbee entered into eternal transition on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Visitation was held Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Phillip White Julia L. White Funeral... Read More