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Bessemer kingpin sentenced to life in federal prison for leading multi-million-dollar drug enterprise

August 17, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A Bessemer man convicted under the federal drug “Kingpin” statute has been sentenced to life in prison. Rolando Antuain Williamson, aka “Baldhead” and “Ball Head,” was found guilty in April.. U.S. District Judge Annmarie […]

Oldest Black church in Jefferson County celebrates 165 years

August 17, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Greg Garrison Mt. Joy Baptist Church in Trussville, the only church in Jefferson County founded by enslaved people and still active, has been worshiping since 1857. That history remains important to the 200-member congregation, said […]

ALUM APPOINTED TO FED-STATE AGENCY FOR BLACK BELT REGION

August 17, 2022 Bouldin 0

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) recently announced the appointment of Alabama A&M University alumnus Samuel Greene as chief strategy and communications officer under the Biden-Harris Administration. Greene, who formerly worked as a legislative aide and […]

Alabama’s Honda factory to get new plant lead

August 17, 2022 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Two longtime members of Honda leadership in Alabama are getting a step up later this year. American Honda Motors today announced leadership changes in its North American and Alabama operations. Lamar Whitaker, who […]

Father wanted in killing of his 29-year-old son jailed on capital murder charge

August 17, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A Jefferson County man was arrested Monday morning after authorities said he fatally shot his adult son during a domestic dispute at the family’s eastern Jefferson County home. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office […]

Alabama archives transferring Native American remains to Indian tribes with ties to state

August 17, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason The Alabama Department of Archives and History is beginning the process of transferring Native American human remains and items from burial sites to federally recognized Indian tribes with historical ties to Alabama, a […]

6 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Consume Too Much Salt

August 17, 2022 Bouldin 0

by Jessica Daniels What does salt do to your body? It should be no surprise to you that too much salt in your diet is a bad thing, however, you may not know exactly why. If […]

Younger Pastors More Likely to Say They Struggle With Mental Illness

August 17, 2022 Bouldin 0

Aaron Earls- Lifeway Research Overall, more than half of church leaders have seen members suffer depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia Most pastors have seen mental illness in their pews, while some have seen it in […]

Alabama passes 20,000 COVID deaths

August 17, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Ramsey Archibald Alabama has recorded more than 20,000 deaths of COVID-19. The Alabama Department of Public Health reported the state had crossed that grisly milestone during its weekly COVID update on Thursday. The state added 56 new […]

If Not Joe, then Who???

August 16, 2022 Bouldin 0

Earl Ofari Hutchinson The nervous chatter about Biden not running for a second term has been nonstop. His gaffes, his physical fitness, his age, his plunging approval ratings, his supposed indecisiveness on the issues, and […]