Katie Britt disputes Tuberville’s claim that major housing bill supports ‘illegals’
By Ruth Serven Smith, AL COM
U S Sen Katie Britt is defending a landmark bipartisan housing bill, after her fellow senator from Alabama, Sen Tommy Tuberville called it a “blank check” for “illegals Britt worked on and voted for the legislation which is still awaiting the president s signature Tuberville voted against it
See Housing Bill Support, p. 6 Civil Rights foot soldiers, Birmingham youth launch voting rights push
By Staff, Alabama Political Reporter
Civil Rights Movement foot soldiers will join Birmingham-area high school students Saturday in an intergenerational effort to defend voting rights and encourage civic participation The effort will take place Saturday, June 27, beginning at 9 a m , with phone banking at Foot Soldiers HQ, 1707 Fourth Avenue North, in Birmingham’s historic Fourth Avenue Business District
See Civil Rights Footsoldiers, p 5
When Women Can Preach but Not Pastor
By BlackPressUSA Newswire
The Southern Baptist Convention s vote to strengthen enforcement of its prohibition on women pastors landed like a thunderclap in some corners of American Christianity In much of Black America s church community however, it exposed a contradiction that has existed for generations: women are often trusted to do the work of ministry, but not always granted the authority that comes with it
See Women Can Preach, p 6
‘Sinners’ Surreal Montage: The Walk Is A Threshold
By
Jeffrey Page,
NewsOne When Sinners shows C walking inside the Juke Joint the movement arrives with a charge that cannot be reduced to entertainment The feet are smooth, precise, coded The body moves like it is carrying more than rhythm It is carrying memory, territory, grief,
Black Belt Folk Roots Festival, a Cultur al Celebr ation in Tr ansition
Submitted by: Dr Carol P Zippert
In August, 2025, the Society of Folk Arts & Culture celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Black Belt Folk Roots Festival This was a grand occasion featuring the founder of this annual festival Mrs Jane Sapp, who organized this special cultural celebration in 1975 while a staff member of the Miles College-Eutaw Campus She brought together seemingly ordinary people who were gifted in crafts foodways ole timey blues and gospel music, storytelling, dancing and much more
These artists were from a generation where Homemade was the criterion for producing the basics of their livelihood: homemade quilts kept them warm; homemade baskets used for gathering crops;
Greene County
the gardens and fields gave the fruits for their signature foodways; singing blues released history’s pain and suffering, while singing gospel called up perseverance and refreshed hope; storytelling documented How We Made It Over At the 2025 commu-
nity celebration, I announced that the Festival’s 50th Anniversary signaled a transition in future cultural events, calling for a festival of younger artists, planned and produced by younger artists with senior artists maintaining their coveted roles
Here we are in 2026 carving those first steps to lift new artists in community celebration On the 4th Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23 the Society of Folk Arts & Culture, under the collaboration of Ms Teresa Atkins Mrs Barbara Hunter and Dr Carol Zippert, will call community together for an emerging cultural celebration, lifting senior artists (passing the baton) and new generation artists (finding their role in leadership) Our elders remind us that we will always be in struggle, we must embrace it and, with the help of a Greater Power, use our gifts to creatively preserve history and celebrate culture and tradition through new generations For more information contact 205-372-0525
Eutaw celebr ates America’s 250th anniver sar y
On Saturday June 27th in Eutaw s Historic District, the Greene County Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce sponsored an event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America The celebration featured a parade a special presentation a barbecue luncheon, and a fireworks show
The parade began down Boligee Street and circled the historic district with horse-drawn wagons, classic cars, and other vehicles operated by Greene County citizens Following the parade, a presentation was orchestrated by the Historical Society The presentation featured singing by the children s choir and Loretta WebbWilson, recognition of veterans with a memorial wreath and a speech by keynote speaker Chief Warrant Officer Five Darren L Cook (retired)
The Democrat was able to interview Councilwoman and committee member of the Historical Society Carrie Logan She
was inspired to help organize the event to share the stories that make the community unique The City of Eutaw, the Greene County Historical Society and the Chamber of Commerce all recognize that preserving our history and investing in our future go hand in hand,” she began “Community events like this strengthen local pride while encouraging eco-
nomic development and tourism ” When asked why hold a celebration here Logan stated that it was important to celebrate in Eutaw’s historic district because it is the heart of the community It represents generations of history, architecture, and culture that deserve to be appreciated and preserved Holding the celebration there allowed participants
to experience the beauty and significance of the district firsthand rather than simply hearing about it It also highlighted the importance of preserving these historic spaces while encouraging people to visit downtown, support local businesses and see the district as a vibrant place where history continues to come alive ” When asked why Cook was chosen as the keynote speaker Logan stated that the organizers wanted a speaker “who could connect history with hope for the future someone who understood the value of community, leadership, and service ” She was impacted by Cook’s words as they served as a reminder that every community can shape its future by valuing its past investing in its people and working together Logan also informed us that The Greene County Historical Society will be hosting its annual Tour of Homes on October 3rd, 2026
Nigerian Prince Tunde Odunlade will perfor m in Eutaw, Jul y 2
On Thursday July 2 the Renaissance Theater will hold an exhibition and performance for one of Nigeria’s most celebrated artists and cultural ambassadors Prince Tunde Odunlade His artistic career spans over five decades, and his
works reflect the spirit and resilience of Yoruba culture His exhibition will showcase his prints and batik artistry He will also have a musical performance for attendees, free of charge Prince Tunde Odunlade was raised in Yorubaland where music, masquerades, textiles, and oral traditions were part of everyday life Thus it is no wonder that he refused to limit himself to a single form of artistic expression His interest in various forms of expression led him to study under Yinka Adeyemi, known for music and multicolored batiks, and participate in the
Oguntimehim Art Workshop in Oshogbo These experiences helped him blend music drama poetry and visual art into methods of cultural exchange He believed that African artistic expression best presents itself when interconnected Odunlade is also known as an advocate for African arts and cultural exchange His work inspired viewers to have global conversations about identity, spirituality, and social transformation This legacy of cultural advocacy partially began with his participation in Festac '77, also known as the Second World Black and African
Festival of Arts and Culture The event brought intellectuals and artists from African nations and the African diaspora Their performances and exhibitions showcased Africa s postcolonial identity to the world In 2010 Odunlade continued to attract Western investment in African arts by leading a campaign tagged “Art as a tool to build a virile nation ” Please join Mrs Sandra Walker and the Renaissance Theater for this culturally significant event Doors open at 6:30 pm and the performance begins at 7:00 pm Donations will be accepted
Jane Sapp and Dr Carol Zippert
Privileged Independence
The 4th of July marks an independent claim of privilege for some in the United States of America
It was the 4th of July when the privileged claimed independence to push First Nation Peoples off their homelands and bury their culture
It was the 4th of July when the privileged claimed independence as the only group who could own land and own people and vote and manage a government
It was the 4th of July when the privileged claimed independence forbidding anyone else to come into this country and take charge over others as the privileged still does today
It was the 4th of July when the privileged claimed independence to bear arms on any country for any purpose for as long as they desire
The 4th of July is still Independence Day for the privileged
Carol Prejean Zippert
Greene County Racing Commission Notice
Pickup of Charity Applications
Charity applications will be available for pickup beginning June 29, 2026, at the security guard stations located at The Place, 106 Old Patton Road, Knoxville, Al 35469
All completed applications must be returned to security guard stations no later than 2:00 p m on July 24, 2026, or received by mail at P O Box 542, Eutaw, AL 35462, by July 24, 2026
The 4th annual Spiver Gordon Day was hosted in the Branch Heights Community Center on June 13, 2026 Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Spencer, and Councilman French spoke of Spiver's exemplary character and giving heart Spiver Gordon humbly told attendees that although the day honored him in name, he wanted the program to honor the efforts of good Christians throughout the entire county Attorney John T Stamps III served as the guest speaker, reminding Greene County citizens that true justice is achieved through cheerfully giving to those in your community, even when you don't have much to give
July 19- First Baptist Church will host the Pastor Installation service of Rev Calvin Finch at 2:00 p m Pastor Cory Morrowof New Mt Moriah Baptist Lower Pearch Tree AL and Savannah Baptist Church, Beatrice , AL is the guest speaker The Public is invited
July 26- St Paul United Methodist Church will host Friends and Family Day Program at 2:00 p m Pastor Joe N Webb of New Generation Church, along with his congregation, choir and male chorus Eutaw, AL The public is invited Rev LaTonya M Brown is church pastor
July 26-Pleasant Valley
-WantedSaint Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Boligee Alabama is prayerfully seeking a full-time pastor to lead and grow our membership through preaching teaching, shepherding and providing overall spiritual leadership It is required that the chosen male pastor is Holy Ghost-filled and is married to a female wife Please send resumes and inquiries to: Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, PO Box 158 Boligee AL 35443
(Placing this ad is Deacon Detrick Hodges My phone number is 205-496-9523 )
Missionary Baptist Church of West Greene, Alabama, will celebrate its 160th Church Anniversary on July 26, 2026, beginning at 1:30 p m We are honored to welcome Rev Corey Savage Pastor of Plum Grove Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as our
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Democr ats should welcome Democr atic Socialists
wealthy
By Marc Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League
The majority claims to see no evidence that race played any role in the Haiti decision But the evidence is there plain to see in the President’s statements which the majority (and for that matter, his own lawyers) cannot even bear to repeat ”
The President s allies on the Supreme Court have had to jump through some hoops to justify their decisions supporting his reckless and discriminatory policies But Justice Samuel Alito’s claim not to see racism in the effort to end Temporary Protective Status for Haitians defies belief
As Justice Kagen noted in her dissent even the President’s own lawyers avoided repeating his shocking slur against Haiti and other predominantly Black nations when he demanded, Take them out But even more telling than the slur was the response in the room: ““Because if you do it will be obvious why ”
“Obvious” to everyone but Trump’s allies on the Supreme Court, apparently
The Trump administration did not decide to deport protected Haitian and Syrian immigrants because it determined those nations are safe It arbitrarily determined they were “safe” so that it could deport those immigrants The Department of State maintains a strict Level 4- Do Not Travel advisory due to the risk of crime terrorism kidnapping unrest and limited health care” in Haiti and “terrorism unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict” in Syria
Haitian and Syrian TPS holders are now expected to do what Americans are explicitly warned against
Just as troubling as the human consequences of the Court’s ruling is its reasoning The public record is littered with examples of the President s animus toward Haitians He stunningly advanced a baseless – and widely debunked -
By Kevin Harris (TriceEdneyWire com) -
claim that Haitian immigrants were eating the pets of residents in Ohio
At other times he suggested Haitian immigrants were bringing disease into the United States and accused them of “destroying” a community’s way of life
As Kagen noted, these statements fairly shout that race played a role in the decision Justice Alito and his colleagues in the majority have turned a deaf ear
The administration has made no secret of its intent to base immigration policy on race It has turned our refugee program into a Whites only pathway to the United States – even planning a welcome bag” containing racist literature The President has invoked Nazi terminology to dehumanize immigrants from South America, Africa, and Asia He s expressed a preference for immigrants from nice countries” like Denmark Switzerland Norway whose populations are more than 90 percent White
Just as it did with its egregious Callais decision, the Court has embraced the fiction that blatant racial bias can somehow be walled off from policymaking as long as its not explicitly written into the law itself
When leaders repeatedly vilify a particular group and then act in ways that strip that group of legal protections it is not unreasonable to ask whether those words and actions are connected The Court’s majority, however, demands a level of proof so narrow that it is nearly impossible to meet In doing so, it effectively immunizes decision-making from scrutiny even when there is clear evidence of bias in the public sphere
The consequences of the Court’s decision are not abstract They will be measured in families torn apart, in lives upended, and in the erosion of a principle as old as the Constitution itself: that justice must be blind to race not blind to racism When the highest Court in the land refuses to confront discrimination so clearly etched into the public record, it does more than misinterpret the law it signals that some forms of prejudice can be ignored excused or even sanctioned And that is a precedent far more dangerous than any single decision
The Democratic Party prides itself on being a big tent But when it comes to Democratic Socialists, Democrats are missing the forest for the trees At a time when the party’s brand is battered democracy itself is under strain, and economic inequality continues to widen, the need to embrace democratic socialists is a hard truth for many Democrats to accept But that s exactly what needs to happen if Democrats want to rebuild their brand reconnect with working class voters and ultimately defeat Trump and MAGA Republicans at the ballot box
This doesn t mean every Democrat must become a democratic socialist or agree with every far-left policy It simply means Democrats recognizing they have more in common than disagreement with democratic socialist Both believe in democratic institutions civil liberties racial equality workers' rights environmental stewardship and an economy that works for ordinary people rather than only the
They may disagree about the size of government, the pace of reform or the best policy mechanisms to achieve these goals but those differences pale in comparison to the differences that exist between Democrats and MAGA And increasingly, key demographics of voters that Democrats need to win are showing a willingness to embrace democratic socialist candidates Democrats are foolish to deny this reality
Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City marked the largest electoral breakthrough in the history of the Democratic Socialists of America Mamdani’s victory showed a democratic socialist could build a broad and diverse winning coalition in America's largest city Mamdani s impact extended into New York s recent congressional primaries where three of his endorsed candidates defeated establishment backed Democrats Among those defeated is the current Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus who lost his reelection bid to a democratic socialist
In Seattle Katie Wilson won the mayoralty after campaigning on affordability and public investment
In Washington, D C , Janeese Lewis George recently won the Democratic mayoral primary and is expected to become the city's next mayor All succeeded in part by appealing to voters frustrated by rising costs and dissatisfied with
politics as usual
Democrats should see these victories as an opportunity rather than a threat
Historically successful political movements have been coalitions rather than ideological purity tests
Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal coalition united labor organizers, urban liberals, rural voters, and reformers with differing visions of government's role The civil rights movement brought together activists with a wide range of political philosophies Progress was achieved not because everyone agreed on every issue, but because they agreed on enough
And when it comes to the most loyal base of the Democratic Party Democrats must also remember that some of the most notable figures in Black history such as Dr Martin Luther King Jr , W E B DuBois, A Phillip Randolph Bayard Rustin and the founders of the Black Panther Party were either socialist or inspired by socialism
Mamdani and Lewis George in particular performed well with Black voters who were more than comfortable supporting the socialist candidate over establishment Democrats
Still some Democrats worry an association with democratic socialism could alienate moderate voters That concern deserves consideration But recent elections suggest that excluding democratic socialists may carry risks of its own Many younger voters renters workers burdened by rising costs,
and grassroots organizers are finding a political home in democratic socialist movements Driving them away weakens the coalition Democrats need to win elections Democrats should also confront the uncomfortable reality that the appeal of democratic socialists is rooted in the party s own failures to build and maintain its bond with working class voters
Many working class voters who once formed the backbone of democratic coalitions have drifted away Working class voters express frustration that Democrats don t deliver real solutions on big issues like healthcare and wages The Democratic Party's biggest challenge is not democratic socialism The Democrat's real challenge is that too many Americans no longer see them as a vehicle for meaningful change in their daily lives Candidates such as Mamdani Wilson and Lewis George haven’t succeeded because voters suddenly embraced socialism Democratic socialists are succeeding because of the void Democrats created in the first place
Kevin Harris is a Democratic strategist who has advised over 100 campaigns and ballot measures, including the past five presidential elections, served in the Obama Administration, cabinet member for two big city mayors and Executive Director of the Congressional Black Caucus
America tur ns 250: It's time to r edr aw the Revolution, a gain
By Ben Jealous
(TriceEdneyWire com) -
Every year we remember Paul Revere’s ride As we should
We should also reckon with Paul Revere’s picture
His engraving of the Boston Massacre helped light the fire for revolution It showed British soldiers firing into a crowd Men fell dead in the street Yet the first man killed that night is hidden in plain sight
His name was Crispus Attucks He was a sailor of African and Native ancestry John Adams later described the crowd as sailors Irishmen negroes and mulattoes ” But Revere’s image did not show Attucks as who he was It turned a multiracial, working-class crowd into a whiter and better-dressed one That was bad art It was a lie with a long life It taught generations to picture the Revolution as a fight led and suffered by wealthy white men with portraits, property, and papers
That was never the truth
Prince Estabrook was enslaved in Lexington On April 19 1775 he stood
with his neighbors as British troops arrived He was shot before Congress declared independence
Before Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal Salem Poor bought his freedom and fought at Bunker Hill Fourteen officers petitioned to honor his courage Peter Salem fought there too James Armistead, enslaved in Virginia spied for Lafayette His work helped trap Cornwallis at Yorktown
The First Rhode Island Regiment, filled with Black, Native, and formerly enslaved men, held the line near Newport
Women were there, too Elizabeth Freeman known as Mum Bett heard the Revolution’s words and used them in court She sued for her freedom and won Deborah Sampson was poor and indentured as a child She dressed as a man and served in the Continental Army Margaret Corbin took over a cannon after her husband was killed
That story is personal in my family My adopted grandmother, Dr Margaret Barnes, was an osteopath with Revolutionary roots
As a girl in the 1910s and 1920s her father dressed her as a soldier to march in New England Fourth of July parades
When people objected, he told them not to worry In 1776, some fathers knew their daughters had gone off to fight dressed the same way
He was right History made room for daughters in uniform Memory pushed them back out
I still have the bow she used to teach me archery In our family, women did not just remember courage They passed it down Poor white men carried the war too Joseph Plumb Martin was a teenage soldier He froze, starved, marched, and later wrote the Revolution from below Ebenezer Mackintosh was a Boston shoemaker and street organizer Before gentlemen took seats in Congress men like him made resistance impossible to ignore
The Revolution was not made by one class It was sailors, servants, farmers, shoemakers, soldiers, spies mothers fugitives and the enslaved
On my father ’s side nine of my ancestors fought the British in Massachusetts
One was a sixteen-year-old fifer at Lexington They knew Black patriots were there from the first morning On my mother s side we descend from Richard Bland Jefferson’s cousin and mentor Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal But the same racist hand that scrubbed Attucks from the picture shrank all men to white men Frederick Douglass scraped that veneer away In 1852 he asked what the Fourth meant to the slave In 1869, he called for a composite nation” one people made of all peoples Douglass was not inventing a new America He was restoring the Revolution to itself
Who we picture fighting for freedom shapes who
we believe deserves it Paint Black patriots, women patriots, and poor white patriots out of 1776 and you shrink the nation s image of itself
Today’s whitewashing should alarm us In 2025, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon s anti-DEI purge swept through military websites Pages on Jackie Robinson the Tuskegee Airmen and Native code talkers were removed then some were restored after public outcry The system even flagged the Enola Gay bomber because it contained the word gay That was not strength It was cowardice with a search function
My grandfather ’s first cousin Howard Lee Baugh, was a Tuskegee Airman He flew more than 130 combat missions against the Nazis There is a word for men like him: hero
This Fourth of July let s remember Revere’s ride But let’s redraw Revere’s picture Put Attucks back in the center Put Estabrook on Lexington Green Put Salem Poor at Bunker Hill Put Mum Bett in the courthouse Put Joseph Plumb Martin barefoot in the snow Put my adopted grandmother in the parade dressed as the soldier memory tried to deny Then look again That is America
Ben Jealous is a professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania and former president and CEO of the NAACP
T he Supr eme Cour t's willful blindness in the face of r acial animus
Stevie Wonder pr oved the political power of Black Music
By Hazel Trice Edney
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Politicians give floor speeches Civil rights leaders and activists march and protest for change Lobbyists advocate on behalf of their clients Those are just a few strategies by which new laws are influenced in America
But rarely has it been documented that a song actually becomes a part of influencing the United States Congress to move But that is what happened in the passage of two historic legislations because of the passion and ingenuity of Black musicians
The first instance was the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Through shootings by police, arrests, water hoses, dog bites and beatings, peaceful protesters persistently sang the song “We Shall Overcome ” Known as the civil rights anthem that song grew out of a hymn sang by enslaved Black people, I’ll Be All Right , according to historians
Finally following “Bloody Sunday during which the beating of young civil rights leader and future congressman, John Lewis, and others on the Edmund Pettus Bridge took place, President Lyndon B Johnson decided he d seen and heard enough The televised violent attack upon the peaceful protestors as they marched for voting rights from Selma to Montgomery was simply too much
Johnson decided to speak to a joint session of Congress about voting rights The pivotal moment in his March 15 1965 televised speech came when he adopted the words of the civil rights anthem and used them to touch the hearts of Americans:
Long-suffering men and women peacefully protested the denial of their rights as Americans Many were brutally assaulted One good man a man of God, was killed There is no cause for pride in what has happened in Selma There is no cause for selfsatisfaction in the long denial of equal rights of millions of Americans ” Johnson said “But even if we pass this bill the battle will not be over What happened in Selma is part of a far larger movement which reaches into every section and State of America It is the effort of American Negroes to secure for themselves the full blessings of
American life Their cause must be our cause too Because it is not just Negroes, but really it is all of us, who must overcome the crippling legacy of bigotry and injustice And we shall overcome The formal name of the speech was “The American Promise speech ” But it quickly became known as Johnson’s “We Shall Overcome” speech After resistance over many years, the Voting Rights Act finally passed the House on August 3 and the Senate on August 4 that year President Johnson signed it into law on August 6, 1965
Of course, the song itself cannot be fully credited for the passage of the Voting Rights Act But the non-violent persistence of civil rights marchers; coupled with the civil rights anthem and Johnson’s use of it clearly influenced the passage only months later
A second example of a song that influenced the passage of Congressional Legislation was Stevie Wonder s Happy Birthday” song written as a tribute to Dr Martin Luther King Jr during a 15-year movement that started shortly after King was assassinated in 1968 Stevie Wonder wrote the song, a hit single, and began singing it in a concert tour, including on the National Mall in front of an audience of at least 100 000 people on Jan 15 1981
Stevie Wonder even held marches and testified before Congress, pushing for the holiday as the widowed Coretta Scott King helped to circulate a petition that ultimately garnered 6 million names
Two years following that DC concert, the legislation creating the federal holiday was signed by President Ronald Reagan on November 2, 1983 The first national observance was Jan 20 1986 as the public law designated the third Monday in January as the annual federal holiday
According to Time com, “Wonder, described the purpose of the song in a 1984 UPI interview: I wanted to rekindle his principles in a song that would be good enough to publish and strong enough to inspire people to remember the dream I hope the song did what it was meant to do, but I think the feeling and desire were there for a long time before the song came out
During Black Music
Month performers are often celebrated for their talent But these iconic songs, We Shall Overcome and Happy Birthday, proved that Black music is much more than just entertainment Black music is power
This article is the fourth in a four-part series powered by AARP in commemoration of Black Music Month 2026
Senate Sketches #2036.....by Hank Sander s W hat to T he Slave is Your Four th of Jul y?
What to The Slave is Your Fourth of July?” This is the refrain of a speech that Frederick Douglass delivered in his speech on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York at the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society Frederick Douglass knew slavery firsthand for he was once enslaved He knew freedom firsthand for he obtained his freedom by escaping from enslavement He knew America firsthand for he struggled long and hard as an American What to The Slave is Your Fourth of July?
Frederick Douglass was invited to speak on the Fourth of July in 1852 for the Independence Day Celebration He refused to speak on July 4th but said he would speak the day after the Fourth of July He did not want to speak on the Fourth in celebration of independence because he knew firsthand the absence of independence for millions of Americans of African descent What to The Slave is Your Fourth of July?
Frederick Douglass used this speaking opportunity to educate the listeners and the world about slavery within the context of the American Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the Christian Bible and the United States of America itself on its 76th birthdate The speech became one of the greatest speeches known to humankind What to The Slave is Your Fourth of July?
Frederick Douglass commenced his speech by elaborating on certain widely perceived American values: Liberty, Freedom, Citizenship, etc He acknowledged the Founders of the United States of America as great Statesmen ” He acknowledged the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence as: Saving Principles; Ring bolts of the nation’s destiny, etc He lifted the need to “stand by those principles be true to them on all occasions, in all places, against all foes, and at whatever costs ” What to The Slave is Your Fourth of July?
Frederick Douglass shared a history lesson, setting forth how Americans were subject to and oppressed by the British crown/monarchy He shared how the American Revolution sprung from Americans being subjects of oppression He said that declaring independence was a just stand against oppression Then Douglass shifts perspectives, saying, But we fear the lesson is wholly lost on our present ruler ” What to The Slave is Your Fourth of July?
Frederick Douglass
then encased the moment with the following unforgettable and searing words: “What to the American Slave, is your 4th of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants, brass fronted imprudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade, and solemnity are to him mere bombast fraud deception impiety and hypocrisy – a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages There is not a nation on earth guilty of practices more shocking and bloody, than are the people of these United States at this very hour ” What to The Slave is Your Fourth of July?
Douglass then graphically depicts the horrors and brutality of the Slave trade in the following words:
“The crack you heard was the sound of the slave whip; the scream you heard, was from the woman you saw with the babe Her speed had faltered under the weight of her child and her chains! That gash on her shoulder tells her to move on Follow the drove to New Orleans, attend the auction, see the men examined like horses; the forms of women rudely and brutally exposed to the shocking gaze of American slave buyers See this drove so and separated forever and never forget the deep sad sobs that arose from that scattered multitude Tell me, citizens, where, under the sun you can witness a spectacle more fiendish and shocking Yet, this is but a glance at the American slave-trade, as it exists, at this moment in the ruling part of the United States What to The Slave is Your Fourth of July?
Frederick Douglass does not spare the Christian church but describes it graphically with these words: They convert the very name of religion into an engine of tyranny and barbarous cruelty, and serve to confirm more infidels in this age This speech was printed and distributed worldwide It made a powerful difference in the struggles for liberty and independence What to The Slave is Your Fourth of July?
Civil Right Foot Soldier s
Participants will call residents to discuss the importance of voting and build support for renewed voting rights advocacy Organizers are encouraging volunteers to bring a tablet or laptop
At the same time, about 30 Birmingham-area high school members of Phi Kappa Sigma High School Fraternity will gather at the Collegeville Community Center 3029 29th Avenue West, for a community canvassing event Students from Ramsay, Pleasant Grove, Minor, McAdory, Bessemer City, Clay-Chalkville, Hueytown and Parker high schools are expected to take part
The students will knock on doors and speak with residents about civic engagement, connecting a new generation of young Black leaders with veterans of the movement that helped change the nation
Organizers said the event is a response to ongoing efforts to restrict voting access and to the lasting effects of the U S Supreme Court s 2013 Shelby County v Holder decision, which weakened key protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
The decision struck at the heart of the federal preclearance system, which had long required certain states and localities with histories of racial discrimination in voting to receive federal approval before changing election laws For many voting rights advocates the ruling marked a turning point in the modern fight over ballot access
Saturday s effort is designed to show that the struggle
Now on to the Daily Diary
Saturday, June 20, 2026 – I participated in a Juneteenth event and worked into the night Among others I communicated with the following: Faya Rose Toure of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee; Jessie Sanders Junior Oliver and Peggy Spence of Selma; Gloria Pompey of Selma concerning her recent birthday; and Greene County School Superintendent Dr Timothy Thurman
Sunday – Today was Father s Day I hosted the Sunday School Lesson with Dr Margaret Hardy on Facebook Live and Z105 33 FM Radio Station I had a big Father s Day Dinner of oxtails, peas and okra, collard greens with ham hock and cornbread I worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Sharon Wheeler of Montgomery Jerry Pennick of Atlanta Georgia; Ainka Sanders Jackson of the Selma Center for Nonviolence and the Bridge Crossing Jubilee; Former Alabama State Senator Malika Sanders Fortier; Josiah Jackson and Ayanna Perkins of Morehouse College and Georgia State University respectively; Mary Coleman formerly of Selma; Charles Sanders of Baldwin County; Dixie Bonner of Talladega; and Co-Publishers of The Greene County Democrat Dr Carol P Zippert and John Jippert
Monday – I walked, handled many matters and worked into the night Among others I communicated with the following: Marilyn Cosby, Karen Jackson and Charlene Williams of Selma; Lowndes County School Superintendent Samita Jeter; Selma businessman Velton Moss; Selma Foot Soldier Betty Strong Boynton; Dallas County Commissioner Vivian Rodgers; Alabama New South Coalition State Coordinator Shelley Fearson; and Dorothy Hulett of Lowndes County
Tuesday – I handled various matters, traveled some eighty miles to Luverne, handled additional matters returned to Selma participated in an interview with Dwight Cameron for a Historical Production of the Black Belt Folk Roots Festival Documentary and made a presentation at the Selma City Council Among others, I communicated with the following: Jonathan Raulston and Robert Baxley of Jefferson
County; Selma City Council President Kennard Randolph; Khadijah Ishaq of Selma; and Aubrey Carter of Alabama Power Company
Wednesday – I walked handled many matters participated in meetings and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Alabama State Senator Vivian Davis Figures; Roger Watts and Dr Roberta Watts of Gadsden; Alabama New South Coalition President Everette Wess; Marion Mayor Dexter Hinton; Lowndes County School Board President Steve Foster; Jennifer Smyley of the Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority; and Geraldine Wofford and Lametrius Dillard of Selma
Thursday – I handled many matters participated in a conference call attended a Craig Field Authority meeting, participated in Asha Fortier ’s 12th birthday celebration and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Law Professor Emerita Martha Morgan; Karen Jones of Montgomery; Greene County School Board Member Carrie Dancy; K C Bailey of Selma; John Vester and Cynthia Carter of Greene County; and Reverend Jarmal Sanders of Selma
Friday – I handled many matters as I worked into the night Among others I communicated with the following: Greene County School Board President Leo Branch; Thurgood Marshall Law School Professor Kindaka Sanders; Shaunte Jones of Houston, Texas; Reverend Michael Bowen of Selma; and Lowndes County Sheriff Christopher West
Epilogue – Some say, “Talk is Cheap ” Sometimes we pay “high prices” for talk Sometimes speech takes us backward Sometimes speech takes us forward Frederick Douglass’s speech about the meaning of the Fourth of July took us toward liberty and equality What to The Slave is Your Fourth of July?
for voting rights is an unfinished obligation
“There’s something powerful about seeing a foot soldier in their 70s and a 17-year-old student fighting for the same thing, said Bryan Jenkins, fraternity adviser This isn’t history, this is now Our foot soldiers fought too hard for the right to vote and we can’t sit back and watch it being dismantled We’re passing the torch to the next generation, and they re ready to carry it
The event is powered by The People s Project, a collaborative community initiative led by neighborhood association presidents activists faith leaders and civil rights organizations The group s mission is to spur civic engagement and bring residents into the public life of their communities
For Birmingham, the symbolism is hard to miss
The city’s young people helped force America to confront the brutality of segregation during the Civil Rights Movement Now, another generation of students is being asked to understand that the right to vote, once won, must still be protected
Saturday’s events will place those generations side by side: movement veterans who carried the fight before them and students being called to carry it forward
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EarthTalk From the Editors of EThe Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Is the megadrought in the American West a new normal or just an anomaly? If the former, how should we be adjusting our lifestyles accordingly?
-- J G , via email
Research at The University of Texas shows that dry spells can be seen throughout our planet's history,
Global warming has turned a long-term drought into a megadrought with no end in sight Credit: Pexels com
when warm waters directed storms away from the West during periods of high temperatures However, with climate change worsening scientists warn that this pattern, that would have ebbed
and flowed in the past will now last longer Furthermore, conditions are worsening each year, especially as we use more and more water for new industries Professor Jay Famiglietti,
who teaches at Arizona State s School of Sustainability, noted that in many areas, groundwater pumping is already the only lifeline and it’s a ticking time bomb The megadrought may well extend as long as humans continue to warm the planet
A crucial example of this is the Colorado Water Basin, which provides natural resources to seven basin states Amy Haas Executive Director of the Colorado River Authority of Utah says: “What I think we're seeing on the Colorado River is more in line with what we ve coined ‘aridification,’” the process by which a climate becomes increasingly dry Just this century, the Basins natural flow has dropped 13 percent, posing big risks to this
region since so many communities rely on the water that this basin provides
It is important that we take action on not only an individual level but in how we approach water use, climate mitigation and sustainability Already farmers are looking at ways to save water through planting crops that can thrive in drier climates There have also been agreements made to reduce water use but further policy changes are needed to actually make a difference
In daily life, particularly if you live in an area that faces these issues, taking steps such as fixing leaky faucets or creating a water smart yard can help control wastefulness For instance, did you know that every
year the average household leaks 38 000 liters of water? Fixing these small issues can save you money as well as conserve water For your lawn incorporate more plants that are drought resistant, and install drip systems instead of using sprinklers Another way you could cut back on water would be switching up your routine to take a 5-minute shower it could save more than 100 liters Lastly either reduce the number of times you do laundry, or update your machine so it is more efficient which could use only 50 liters per cycle instead of over 100 These small changes, as well as spreading awareness among your community are needed if we are to adjust to the megadrought that may never end
Community members gathered Saturday morning at the Thomas E Gilmore Courthouse Square for the 5K Run/Walk for Men's Health an event promoting wellness, physical activity, and preventive healthcare Hosted by Greene County
Youth Coordinators and Woman to Woman Inc the event brought together runners, walkers, families, and supporters for a morning dedicated to encouraging healthier lifestyles and raising awareness about the importance of preventive care
Housing Bill Suppor t
The bill aims to make housing more affordable and available for Americans
The package “appropriates zero dollars and maintains that illegal aliens are not eligible for HUD housing assistance, Britt said Thursday
The comment came after Tuberville claimed the bill will support “illegals " His staff did not respond to a request for comment from AL com asking him to explain what part of the package might benefit immigrants who are in the country illegally By law, immigrants here illegally cannot receive direct federal housing benefits such as rental assistance Britt said the bill known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, will help disabled veterans, rural families and other people who need access to housing
“There is still more work to be done to ensure young families have the opportunity to own a home but this bill makes meaningful changes to address our nation s affordable housing crisis, she said
A highlight of the event was an inspiring health message from Dr Victoria Lewis, who encouraged attendees to take a proactive approach to their wellbeing While the event emphasized men s health, Dr Lewis shared practical tips
that applied to everyone stressing the importance of routine health screenings, nutritious eating, regular physical activity and making intentional choices to improve overall health and quality of life Participants also enjoyed
Women Can Pr each
Now as the nation’s largest most influential Protestant denomination moves to formally enforce gender restrictions on who can preach and pastor, Black clergy and church leaders are confronting the much larger question of who gets to answer God’s call and who gets to decide if it’s legitimate
Codifying enforcement
If adopted, it moves the denomination from stating a doctrinal position to formally enforcing it through denominational membership standards More than 3 875 Black congregations belong to the SBC accounting for just 7% of the SBC s total membership
Albert Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a central voice behind the amendment declared that “(t)here’s a great line that divides liberal and biblical evangelicalism and you can see it on this very issue
Supporters argue that the amendment simply tightens enforcement of what the denomination already teaches that the pastoral office is limited to men and resolves ambiguity between belief and practice But opponents say the SBC already has the power to remove churches that violate its doctrinal standards
‘This is about who gets hired’
“This is about future leadership and succession ” Vaughn wrote on Facebook And don t be fooled The SBC is simply more overt than many Black churches that operate
That is what I felt at Davenport Park in Long Beach with Deshawn known online as @thaeastcidewalkr He pushed back against the easy language People may call it dancing, but for him, he is walking
And walking means something It is not just a step pattern It is a declaration A way of holding down the Crips yes but also holding down Blackness neighborhood lineage and the people who made the walk matter before him
Watching him made me think of the Haka, not because these traditions are the same, but because both understand the body as a force of address A war dance A memory dance A challenge A prayer A way of saying: I am here, my people are here, and you will not pass through this space without feeling us
But the circle at Davenport Park also showed me something more complicated
Larry the Clown of Watts and Rocco the Clown, both featured in Rize, helped open up the meaning of Klown Walking Klown Walking is not simply Crip Walking by another name It came from people in the community who wanted to dance without being locked into gang affiliation When pressed they could say they were just clowning Over time that became its own language still of the community still carrying the flavor but not claiming Blood or Crip A kind of truce in motion
Rocco stood there in a bright red L A hat across from Deshawn in blue and the circle held them both That mattered He said that in another context people from their different areas were not supposed to be around each other Without the dancing, the walking, the
music provided by DJ Birdman along with healthy snacks and refreshments following the walk The event was made possible through the support of dedicated volunteers, sponsors, and community partners Greene County Youth
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Coordinators and Woman to Woman Inc extend their sincere appreciation to everyone who attended, volunteered sponsored and contributed to the success of the event
This is about who gets hired as presidentis deans and professors of Divinity Seminary and Religious Institutes No woman No daughter No sister can NOT feel the wind of this violent storm
In the Black church, women’s preaching has long existed in tension with institutional recognition sometimes officially affirmed sometimes informally tolerated and sometimes resisted, even when congregations themselves have embraced women’s spiritual authority
Standing in solidarity
The SBC vote draws a bright institutional line even as many Black churches have historically lived with overlapping categories exhorter, evangelist, missionary, preacher, pastor that do not always fit neatly into Western ecclesial hierarchies
The amendment will return for a second vote next year If it passes, it will reshape how the SBC defines pastoral authority across thousands of congregations, turning a long-running internal debate into a formal boundary line
For the wider American church the significance is less procedural than interpretive It raises again a question that different traditions answer differently: whether the pulpit is primarily an office granted by institutions, or a calling recognized wherever it emerges and who gets to decide when those two are allowed to mean the same thing
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struggle that circle might not have existed at all Or it might have become something else entirely
But here they were
Talking Laughing Correcting history Remembering the ones who came before Moving their feet
In Compton, at Magic Johnson Park, Boomer Da Clown said it plainly: “We ain’t have no studios out here We is the studio ” That line stayed with me Because it names the genius of the thing The parking lot becomes studio The sidewalk becomes classroom The party becomes archive The body becomes the record
Then his son Messiah danced
At the end, this little boy lifted his chest to the sky with such openness, such supplication, that the whole frame changed All the talk about territory and battle suddenly widened into vulnerability Into inheritance Into a child standing inside something bigger than himself
The walk is not only defense; it is also hope A way to keep moving without disappearing
FOR BIDS
Sealed bids subject to the conditions contained herein, will be received by the City of Eutaw, Alabama until 2:00 p m , local time, on Monday, July 27, 2026, and then publicly opened and read aloud at Eutaw City Hall located at 116 Main Street Eutaw Alabama 35462 for furnishing all labor and materials and performing all work for the 2022 Water Restoration and Resiliency Project, ADEM DWSRF Project No FS010444-02 City of Eutaw Alabama –Contract F: 16-Inch Water Main Replacement along County Road 20 Brush Creek Crossing
Drawings and specifications may be examined at the offices of: City of Eutaw 116 Main Street Eutaw Alabama 35462 The Cassady Company, Inc , 4700 Highway 69 North, Northport, Alabama 35473
Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND PLANS are available digitally and in hard copy formats from The Cassady Company, Inc , upon request The cost for a hard copy will be $200 00/set, which includes printing, reproduction, shipping and handling by U S Mail etc This fee is non-refundable
It is incumbent upon the prospective bidder to ensure that The Cassady Company, Inc has their correct email and contact information on the plan holders list for addenda and other correspondence
All bidders must comply with the President’s Executive Order Number 11246 which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex or national origin All bidders must comply with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the DavisBacon Act the Anti-Kick-
back Act and the Contract Workhours Act The attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed, minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, and compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids, and to award the contract to the lowest and most responsible bidder
All bidders must comply with the requirements of the Contractor's Licensing Law of the State of Alabama and be certified for the type of work on which the proposal is submitted
Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders
All Contractors preparing Bids for the referenced project shall submit a list of similar projects (successfully completed) in the last two years, having the same scope of work with construction cost similar to or greater than this project All nonresident contractors preparing bids shall submit with the bid documents evidence of a current Alabama General Contractor s License, evidence (with original seal of the State of Alabama) of proper registration with the Alabama Secretary of State as a foreign corporation and a Certificate of Good Standing as a Foreign Corporation from the State of Alabama Department of Revenue Bids submitted by a non-resident contractor without these documents included will be rejected
No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the opening thereof Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening of bids for the purpose
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of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of the bidders prior to awarding the contract This project is being funded by local funds
Registration in SAM (System for Award Management), HYPERLINK "http://www sam gov"ww w sam gov is required to participate in State Revolving Fund (SRF) projects and other Federal funding programs No contract will be executed without a company’s active status is SAM gov
All bids must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the Bidder, Bidder ’s license number, address, and name of the project: “2022 Water Restoration and Resiliency Project, ADEM DWSRF Project No FS010444-02, City of Eutaw Alabama –Contract F: 16-Inch Water
Main Replacement along County Road 20 Brush Creek Crossing Envelopes containing bids must be addressed as follows and delivered to: City of Eutaw, 116 Main Street, Eutaw, Alabama 35462
A NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING will be held at 2:00 p m local time on Monday July 20 2026 in the Council Chambers at Eutaw City Hall located at 116 Main Street, Eutaw, Alabama 35462
The City of Eutaw is an equal opportunity employer
The Cassady Company Inc 4700 Highway 69 North, Northport, Alabama 35473 Phone: 205-330-0098 / Fax: 205-330-0099 1tcg 7/1
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On Saturday June 20
2026, The Spring Session of the Strengthening Families Program held its graduation ceremony to honor the families who successfully completed the program Families and friends gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the nine families who completed the 2026 Spring Session
The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is an evidence-based family skills training program for children and their families It is designed to increase resilience and reduce risk fac-
tors for behavioral emotional, academic, and social problems SFP builds protective factors by improving family relationships parenting skills and improving the youth s social and life skills SFP has been implemented in schools drug treatment centers family and youth service agencies, community mental health centers, churches and juvenile courts The program was implemented in Greene County in 2016 through the Greene County Community in Action Coalition and the Children’s Policy Council
of Greene County The Strengthening Families Program was developed by Karol L Kumpfer Ph D Psychologist Program Developer Mrs Hope Heffernan is the Director of Training for the SFP Mrs Heffernan travels to Greene County to provide training and technical assistance as needed The graduation ceremony held at Branch Heights Community Center was a delight The meditation was given by Bishop Dr Carolyn Branch, Greetings were given by Mrs
Anita Lewis Director Greene County Housing Authority and Ms Latasha Johnson Green County Commissioner District 3 Members from the Greene County Sheriff s Department also came out to show their support A beautiful welcome was given by Ms Celisa Bryant, parent participant Presentations were given by parents and children A poem Still I Rise by Maya Angelou was read by Zanaja Walker, representing the teen class The guest speaker Rev Dr Jerry Johnson Pastor Pine Grove
CME Church of Boligee/Dollarhide gave an amazing and uplifting speech Awards and presentations were presented to the graduates (including parents, teens, and children) The blessing of the food was given by Minister Amanda Giles Mrs Mildred J Morgan, Coordinator and Facilitator for the Strengthening Families Program would like to express sincere gratitude to everyone who was a part of the Graduation Ceremony and to those who continue to support the
Strengthening Families Program year after year Special thanks to the SFP group leaders and volunteers Mrs Anita Lewis Judge Lillie Jones-Osborne, Ms Cortnei Cook, Commissioner Latasha Johnson, Mrs Brenda Lucious and Drug Education Council – Mobile, AL For more information on the Strengthening Families Program of Greene County please contact Mrs Mildred J Morgan at 205-750-3591
PALACE LIVE
The More you Give the more you get -
The more you laugh, the less you fretThe more of everything you share
Legal Notice
In the Matter of the
Estate of James Delton Rhodes Jr
Deceased
Notice to Creditors
Letters Testamentary under the last will and testament of James Delton Rhodes Jr deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of June, 2026, by the Hon Rolonda M Wedgeworth
Probate Judge of Greene County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be bared
Rebecca Miles Rhodes
Personal Representative of the Estate of James Delton, Rhodes, Jr deceased
Richard G Cross Watkins Cross LLC
P O Box 1528 Livingstons, AL 35470
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The more you'll always have to spare-
The more you love the more you'll find
That life is food and friends are kind, For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day
When life keeps you in the dark that's when you start looking for the start "
Happy birthday to Ariel Lyons, Bertha Hunter, Kenlei Miles, Justin
Colvin, Kevin Anderson, Aria Kellie Elliott, Jessie Pelt, Luther James Bow-
den Madisynn Bailey Alleyah Hunter Thomas
man Crawford, Mason Miles, Chandra Ezell, Harry Collins Jr Kistuan Q Sanders William Robinson, Sr , Yvonne
Gladney, Mildred L Gill, Kyle Little, LaKesha Knott
Crawford Corey J Davis
Daisy Hicks Ed Williams
Wilbert Williams, Passion
Janae Johnson, Latoya Hunter, N’Khala Richard-
son Dallas Holley David
Le gal Notice
Legal Notice
Probate Office of Greene County Case Number 2026
Estate of Finest R Miles Deceased
Letter of Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Rugenia Denise Gulley, as Personal Representative of the 22nd day of June 2026 by the Honorable Rolonda M Wedgeworth, Judge of Probate Court of Greene County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be bared
G Stephen Wiggins Attorney for Personal Representative Capell & Howard PC 1490 Northbank Parkway, Site 226 Tuscaloosa, Al 35406
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Legal Notice Notice to Creditors of the Lucy Hedgemon
Letter Testamentary upon the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 24th day of June 2026 by the Probate Judge of Greene County, Alabama , notice is hereby given that all person having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to in the Probate Court of said County within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred
Demetria L Scott Executix
Woodford W Dinning Jr , Attorney for Adminstator P O Box 480545 Linden AL 36748
334-295-8782
Notice of Completion
Winn, Jasper Perry, Jade Nicole Burrell, Daylin Holley and John Head
Happy anniversary to Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Mason, Mr and Mrs Charles and Wanda Twitty
Mr and Mrs John and Joyce Mitchell, Mr and Mrs Carl and Dorothy Smith, Mr and Mrs Ronald and Vera Edwards
Have a safe and Happy Independence Day!!
Mrs Queen Benison Bryant
July 19, 1941 - June 23, 2026
Mrs Queen Benison
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given that, Goldman Contractors LLC of 306 Bennett Road P O Box 1620 Livingston, Alabama, has completed the contract for 2022 Wastewater Restoration Project ADEM
CWSRF Project No
CS011013-01, Contract B: Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation for the City of Eutaw Alabama and has made request for the final settlement for said contract All persons having made any claim for labor materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify: Calvin Cassady, P E , The Cassady Company 4700 Highway 69 North Northport, AL 35473 All claims should be filed within 30 days of the final publication of this notice
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National HIV Testing Day was June 27: Check your status
National HIV Testing Day observed annually on June 27 since 1995 This is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status and get linked to care and treatment Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy
The Office of HIV Prevention and Care Director
Vontrese McGhee, states that HIV testing is the only way to identify people with HIV so they can be linked
to care and help them get on medication The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorses this concept: undetectable equals untransmittable (U=U) which means that people with HIV who take their medication daily and achieve and maintain an undetectable viral load have effectively zero risk of sexually transmitting HIV to their partners Since the launch of the
2019 national initiative, Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America (EHE) the goal is to focus efforts on diagnosing, treating, preventing and responding to new HIV infections in the U S with an overall goal of reducing new HIV infections by 90 percent by 2030 Let’s Stop HIV Together is a campaign that is part of the EHE initiative
The EHE initiative in Alabama highlights ways to reduce HIV stigma and
promote testing and treatment for priority populations that include anyone at risk for HIV infection
For information contact Jonathan Joseph at jonathan joseph@adph stat e al us or (334) 206-2095
To learn about HIV and free testing visit https://www alabamapublichealth gov/hiv/testing ht ml
T he West Ala bama Tr ansit Committee will hold the following meetings
The West Alabama Transit Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday July 15, 2026, at 10:00 a m The meeting will be held at the West Alabama Regional Commission (4200 Highway 69 North, Northport) This meeting is the second of two that will be used to produce a status report for the West
Alabama Coordinated Public Transit Plan 2024 Federal regulations require a coordinated transit plan be in place prior to the use of certain federal transit funds
Any agency that intends to pursue a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 - Elderly and Disabled Program must
participate in the plan development
The plan report and transit committee are cooperative efforts between the Tuscaloosa Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the West Alabama Rural Planning Organization (RPO) The MPO and RPO staff will develop the report with the
assistance of the West Alabama Transit Committee
The meeting is open to the public Anyone requiring special assistance should contact the WARC at least 48 hours prior to the day of the meeting For special assistance, call the WARC at 205-333-2990
Bryant of Forkland, Alabama entered into eternal rest June 23, 2026 at her residence
Graveside services for Mrs Queen Benison Bryant were held Sunday June 28 2026 at 12:30 P M from Longin Cemetery, Forkland, Alabama Larkin and Scott Mortuary, LLC entrusted with arrangements
Eutaw High Class of 1979 pr esent gift to Gr eene County Nur sing Home for Father’s day
A heartfelt thank you to the Eutaw High School Class of 1979 for their thoughtful Father's Day gifts to our male residents Your kindness, generosity, and support helped make Father's Day extra special for the gentlemen in our care. We truly appreciate you for remembering and celebrating them
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