Ronnie Larry Drinkard, 78, of Clanton, went home to be with his Lord Sept. 5, 2025 at UAB St. Vincent–Chilton Hospital in Clanton. He was born in Thomasville, Dec. 11, 1946, the son of the late A.C.

Alabama shoppers saw two major sales-tax changes at the register starting Monday. The state’s sales tax on groceries dropped from 3% to 2% and a new three-year exemption removed the 4% state sales tax ...

Hikeem Edmond was found guilty of two counts of capital murder by a Clarke County jury for the 2021 killing of Thearthur Dixon. After a seven-day trial, the jury deliberated for approximately two ...

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Former Clarke County High School football and basketball star Terris D. Martin was killed on Aug. 31 in a single-vehicle crash in Choctaw County, authorities said. Martin, 45, known as “Tech 9,” died ...

Two of our major constitutional statewide offices are up for election in next year’s May 2026 GOP Primary. The attorney general and agriculture posts are incumbent-free and totally up for grabs.

JACKSON — E. J. Crowell went from hitting people in the mouth to squirting water in them and didn’t seem even angry about it. Jackson’s five-star running back, who is known for his complete repertoire ...

After the death of her 19-year-old son in a DUI crash, an Alabama mother is campaigning to change the state’s youthful offender law. Nolan McDavid, a University of South Alabama student, was killed ...

This month marks a year that my 17-year-old friend and companion, Bruiser, affectionately known as Bee, crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I had three dachshunds at one time, Pearl, Jack and Bee. Pearl was a ...

I love congregational singing. As a preacher I know that preaching the Word is the most important thing we do but Gospel hymn singing involves God’s people and opens their hearts. Music sets the stage ...

Robert Michael “Tank” Wilson, 72, of Grove Hill, passed away peacefully on Aug. 21, 2025. Born on Dec. 25, 1952, he lived a life rich with purpose, love and dedication. Robert was a beloved husband, ...

The Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center will begin celebrating its 20th anniversary of service on Oct. 2 with the theme, “Rooted in Traditions … Cultivating the Arts of Tomorrow.” Individuals ...