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Former President Barack Obama has entered the chat on artificial intelligence, and his message to Democrats is blunt: the technology is moving fast, it’s moving in private hands, and the party has no real plan for any of it. At a private Democratic fundraiser, the former president pressed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats to develop a strategy for artificial intelligence that addresses both the technology’s enormous potential and the risks that come with letting private companies race ahead without enough oversight. See Obama’s AI Warning, p. 6
Polictial Analysis narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District By Wesley Walter, Alabama Political Reporter
Republican nominee Rhett Marques and Democratic Representativre Shomari Figures A nonpartisan political analysis shifted its projection for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District on Thursday, projecting a smaller Republican advantage than previously reported. Sabato’s Crystal Ball analysis shifted its rating for CD2 from “Likely Republican” to “Leans Republican.” See Congressional District, p. 6
Prostate Cancer is twice as likely to kill Black men. Talking to your doctor could help save your life By BlackPressUSA Newswire
Mac Underwood The Greene County Commission met for a work session on Wednesday, September 9th, and for a regular session on Mon-
day, September 14th. The meetings centered around plans for infrastructure improvements, safety plans, and budget planning for the upcoming year. Registered Municipal Financial Advisor Mac Underwood, and former CEO of the county commission, presented the proposed budget for 2026-2027. At the end of August, the county’s unrestricted funds were as follows: $213,144.27 at Citizens Bank and $690,792.33 at Merchants and Farmers. Underwood explained that the county’s health insurance rate and workers’ compensation had in-
creased, with health insurance costing $10,700 per employee per year. He also noted in the budget that $265,000 from the racing commission funds was dedicated to highway department projects and vehicle maintenance. Underwood expressed concerns regarding a lack of communication from the Sheriff's Department on financial agreements with the commission. Presently, the commission is helping supplement 3 months of income for SROs (student resource officers) for $257,143, with the promise of reimbursement. The Sheriff has not come forth
to the commission to discuss the agreement although they have reached out on numerous occasions. Commissioners have yet to reach a decision regarding an increase on solid waste fees. The current budget outlines that expenses to run solid waste are approximately $600,000 and income is only at $300,000. The commission decided to discuss matters further during a called meeting on Monday, September 21st. See Commission, p. 9
The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms By NPR, All Things Considered The Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump, rejecting his efforts to enact new mail-in voting restrictions for the midterm election. The ruling released Monday by the high court means the U.S. Postal Service is expected to continue delivering ballots as usual. Voting by mail has already begun in states including Alabama, North Carolina and Wisconsin, with more soon to follow — including Western states such as Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, where elections are held primarily or fully with mail ballots. Under the still-blocked USPS plan, which followed an executive order by Trump, states would have had to turn over lists of voters' names and addresses and have certain specific barcodes on ballot
Election workers process mail-in ballots in Industry, Calif., in June. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images envelopes in order to have states. The judge found the Court decided to keep that them delivered by the mail- requirements are likely il- injunction in place. The ing agency. legal because the Postal court said the Trump adEarlier this month, a fed- Service has no authority to ministration was unlikely eral judge in Boston issued control mail-in voting. A to succeed on the merits of a preliminary injunction second federal judge issued its challenge. against USPS, blocking it another preliminary injuncfrom imposing those new tion late Sunday. Now, a Voting Restriction, p. 9 ballot requirements on majority of the Supreme
Blue Mass service held to honor local first responders
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The American Cancer Society recommends that African American men speak with their doctor at age 45 about whether prostate cancer screening is right for them. Men at even higher risk should have that discussion at age 40, especially those with one or more close relatives who were diagnosed at an early age. See Prostate Cancer, p. 6
Who gets to stay home? The hidden equity math of a new Child Care Rule By Lenice C. Emanuel, MLA, NewsOne
On September 10, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church held a Mass service to honor local first responders and in remembrance of those who lost their lives on 9/11. Reverend Richelle Thompson organized the readings and songs for the service; the themes centered on the courage and sacrifice that love requires. “Even after 25 years, the memory remains remarkably close for some...” Reverend Thompson began the service by acknowledging those involved in the tragedy and asking the congregation to remember those who responded to the attack with tremendous courage. She then spoke on the courage and love of Greene County’s first responders, who are imbued with the same courage as the first responders from that fateful day. She stated that they act with a deep love and
Councilwoman Carrie Logan and Rev. Richelle Thompson care for their neighbors, pend on the size of the city and that we should respond or the number of volunin kind. “Love does not de- teers.”
The congregation then listened to several readings during the service that emphasized a call to courageously love those around us, as that is what is right to do. The gospel readings on the teachings of Jesus, John 15:9-17, remind us that love is an action that must be practiced. Reverend Thompson reminded us that “courage does not just belong in the history books…it lives here today in ordinary people who answer the call.” As many of the local first responders were preoccupied with important meetings and calls, the church had meals delivered to the Greene County EMS for EMTs on call that night. You can visit St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for service on Sundays at 403 North Main Street, Eutaw, AL 35462.
Sheriff department reports arrests and numerous incidents of theft The Trump administration’s draft proposal to let married, single-income households draw from the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is being framed by its architects as a matter of fairness, as an end to what Heritage Foundation policy writer Roger Severino calls discrimination against stay-at-home parents. But fairness is not a neutral concept when the pool of money being redistributed was never large enough to meet existing need. See Child Care Rule, p. 6
The Greene County Sheriff Department reported the following arrests. 9/1- Kyle Fowler 31, of Eutaw, AL was arrested and ordered by the court to serve seven days 9/2- Deshonda Carter 28, of Knoxville, AL was arrested for Criminal Trespassing. The Greene County Sheriff Department re-
ported the following incidents. 8/31- Carolyn Thomas reported Fraudulent Use of Credit /Debit Card 09/03/2026 Anthony Rice reported Theft of Property 1st Degree: Item Stolen, 1984 Buick Lesabre Two Door, Beige in color valued at $1,500. 9/3- Johnny Pelt reported Theft of Property 4th Degree: Item Stolen:
2003 Chevy Tahoe Rear Window valued at $400. 9/30- Angela Lee reported Theft of Property 4th Degree: Item Stolen $100 bill. 9/4- Mary Bell reported Theft of Property 1st Degree: Item Stolen: Kubota Lawn Mower valued at $5,000. 9/6- Wallace Brown reported Theft of Property 3rd Degree: Item Stolen:
Four Tires with rims valued at $1,500. The Greene County Sheriff Department reported the following bonds. 8/31- James Allen was released on a bond of $1,000 for Driving Under the Influence.
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Carol’s Notes Having Cause For Cause We lose our children for cause that’s no cause Their never requested coming is hope and pleasure or struggle in wishes never desired Our children come in abundant love, care, guidance and they come knowing little or none of the same in exchange for abandonment in hunger, homelessness and pain generating unimaginable fear and loss
Lift We lose our children for cause that’s no cause Free Computer & We lie that they are our future, accentuating what we never dared to hope for so never allowed ourselves Phone Tutoring to reach for Friday 9:30- 10:45 We lose our children for cause that’s no cause We deny that a day for a child is just that day a.m. as they confront the entire day may not be theirs We strew about mis-education, weapons, drugs Eutaw Housing and other maligns that can only destroy a child Authority We lose our children for cause that’s no cause We lose our children as we continue to accept 9/18, We have no cause to have cause and needing to distinguish are we at bottom,in suspension 9/25,10/2,10/9,& with broken hearts, spirits and will 10/16/26 As bones continue to grow in bodies, let us regenerate You will be tuour will to live for cause for the cause of our children tored individually --NoticeCarol Prejean Zippert The Greene County Association of by a UA Student. Volunteer Fire Departments is hosting its Tenth (10th) Come by for quesFire Fighters Award Banquet Ball Community Calendar on Friday, October 23, 2026 tions that need to September 27-St. Paul United Methodist Church will host their Annual Homecoming at 6:00 p.m. Program at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Phrelle O. Fowler of Morning Star Church, Holt, AL, along at the Robert Brown Middle School be with his Choir and congregation, will be the guest speaker. Pastor LaYonya M. Brown 720 Greensboro Street , Eutaw, AL is the church pastor. The public is invited. For additional information, please answered, contact Hodges Smith, President, October 18- Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church cordially invite you and your church family to join use as we celebrate our 97th Church Anniversary the Rev. Antwon at 205-657-1294. fun challenges, Plott will be the guest speaker, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Gilmore church pastor. Geraldine S. Walton, Banquet Chairperson at 205-799-1394 or your and fellowship local fire department located in Greene Renaissance Theater County. The seating is limited, and To reserve a tutor, there will be no admission Free Movie series closed this collected at the door. notify The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Friday September 18 Mollie Gaines at Hodges Smith President Series resumes on 205-372-3926 Friday, September 25 at 6:00 pm
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Saint 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.)
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403rd Theater Movement Control Element host change of Responsibility Ceremony
SGM Akeba Vester-Bell with her platoon Submitted by the Family of SGM Vester Bell September 12, 2026 403rd Theater Movement Control Element held a Change of Responsibility Ceremony at the Special Operations Facility at the Oxford Police Department. SGM Akeba Vester Bell was promoted to incoming Detachment Sergeant. Akeba was born August 14, 1974, in Hartford, Connecticut, to John Henry Vester and the late Yvonne Joyce Riley Vester. While a senior at Paramount High School in Boligee, AL , she
enlisted in the United Army Reserves on May 18, 1992. she completed BCT at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and AIT at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri earning the MOS of 88M , Motor transport operator. She was promoted to Sergeant Major on July 3, 2026. SGM Vester-Bell’s assignments include Training/ Operations NCO, Transportation Company Operation NCO, Battle Sergeant with the 68th CSSB at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Senior Heavy Equipment Instructor, Master Driver, Convoy Com-
I, Carrie Dancy, am launching my write-in campaign for District 5 School Board Seat, for the November 3, 2026 General Election. I am a longtime servant of Greene County and a former member of the Greene County Board of Education, District 5.
mander, and Advance Leader Course Instructor. She served as Convoy Commander in Iraq and Afghanistan and provided nursing support at Bagram, Afghanistan. Her leadership assignments include First Sergeant of the Deployment Support Command in Birmingham, AL and First Sergeant of the 939th ICTC in Stratham, GA. Her service includes Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation EndurFreedom and the ing Global War on Terrorisms. SGM Vester -Bell holds a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health - Respiratory
Vester-Bell surrounded by her family, front row Camryn Carter, daugther of Justin Carter and Aaliyah Carter, Jianna daughter of Jamilah Vester, Back row, Justine Carter Akeba (Son-in-law) and wife Aaliyah Carter, sister, Jamilah Vester, SGM Akeba Vester Bell, brother Rashad Vester, father, John H. Vester Sr., and Akeba’s husband MSG Cedric Lynn Bell. Therapy, Bachelor of Sci- Good Conduct Medal, supportive extended family ence in Nursing and Master Army Reserve Component She is also bless to have the of Science in Nursing, with Achievement Medal, love and support of her fadual specialization as a Afghanistan Campaign ther John Henry Vester, Sr., Family Nurse Practitioner Medal, NATO Medal, whose military service, and Adult Gerontology Armed Forces Reserve strengthened guidance have Acute Care Nurse Practi- Medal with M Device, greatly influenced her life tioner. Her military educa- Global War on Terrorism and career. She enjoys travtion includes the Senior Expeditionary Medal and eling, swimming and havleadership Course, First Driver and Mechanic ing spiritual debates with Sergeant Course, and Army Badge, among other her husband although she Basic Instructor Course, awards. jokingly says , “ They;’re and Senior Enlisted Joint SGM Vester Bell is mar- not arguments; they‘re opProfession Military Educa- ried to MSG Cedric Lynn portunities for him to realtion I and II. Bell. Together they share a ize I’m right.” She honors Her awards and decora- loving family that include the memory of her mother tion include the Meritorious SGM Vester-Bell’s daugh- through “Every Little Thing Service Medal, Army Com- ter, Aaliyah Carter, and Is Gonna be Alright,” a mendation Medal, Army granddaughter, Camryn song that embodies hope, Achievement Medal, Army Jewel Carter, along with a resilience and reassurance.
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Greene County Water and Sewer Authority P.O. Box 751 253 Harris Avenue Eutaw, Al 35462 Phone: 205 372-1661 or 205-372-1662 Fax: 205-372-1660 Dear Greene County Water Customers: As of November 2026, we have to raise rates to meet debt obligations. The USDA is requiring that the Greene County Water and Sewer Authority rates be applied equally across the county both North and South areas. Our cost of purchasing water has increased. The new rates will be as follows: Residential Minimum bill-2,000 gallons Each Additional 1,000 gallons
$28.06 (plus tax) $7.64 (plus tax)
Commercial: First 2,000 gallons Each Additional 1,000 gallons
$50.99 (plus tax) $7.64 (plus tax)
Our rates will stabilize and not be dependent on having to purchase from others, once our new well is in place. If you have any question, please call us.
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450,000 Student Loan Borrowers duped into high-cost loans receive $23B in relief
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By Charlene Crowell
“Garbage man”
Introducing our Congressional Blueprint to bring Affordability for All dotes from our affiliates, and insights from my leadership as President of the National Urban League for over 23 years. These are the six calls to action: 1. Pass a National Living Wage By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League (TriceEdneyWire.com) "The rich nations must use their vast resources of wealth to develop the underdeveloped, school the unschooled, and feed the unfed." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is a peculiar time in America, when economists offer varying outlooks on our economy. Some herald the artificial intelligence era as a period of great prosperity. The stock markets continue to climb, nearly unscathed by a war that costs the nation nearly $1 billion every day. And the current administration, despite firing the official overseeing the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly jobs report just over a year ago, says the job market shows signs of growth. But for most Americans, the reality paints a much dimmer picture. This Iran war has cost the average household over $1,200 in the last seven months as gas prices reach record highs. Access to safe, affordable food is growing scarcer, with nearly weekly recalls on nutritious items. And as tariffs and global spats threaten energy prices as we enter the colder months, disastrous cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP benefits loom on the horizon to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy in the Big Ugly Bill. The Urban League movement sees the pain Americans face every day, and we’re meeting the moment the best way we can through job programs and housing and education supports but now is also a time for Congress to act. Less than two months ahead of the midterm elections, we’re no longer waiting on either side of the aisle to present an agenda that will serve the people. We’ve developed one ourselves. I’d like to introduce our blueprint to rescue the American Dream and put working families first: the Affordability for All agenda. This agenda is informed by research from our Washington Bureau, anec-
No one who works full time should live in poverty. Raise the federal minimum wage to reflect today’s cost of living and index it to inflation so wages keep pace with rising costs.
(TriceEdneyWire.com) A federal appeals court last month issued a ruling erasing $23 billion in student loan debt for an estimated 450,000 borrowers duped by false promises made by more than 150 for-profit colleges. The debt ruling for full settlement relief came on July 17 in a unanimous decision by a threejudge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case known as Sweet v. McMahon. “It makes clear that the federal government cannot simply disregard borrowers’ rights and its own legal obligations without consequence,” said Eileen Connor, the president and director of The Project on Predatory Student Lending, an advocacy organization that brought the lawsuit in 2019. The case centered on a federal rule known as borrower defense to repayment that protects defrauded student loan borrowers who incurred massive debts on false promises and misrepresentations. The ruling found that more than 150 forprofit colleges used highpressure sales tactics in their recruitment that targeted Blacks, Latinos, vet-
erans, and other low-income consumers to extract the maximum amount of federal loans, Pell grants, and veteran’s benefits with each enrollment. Connor shared that one student’s loan debt swelled from $250,000 to roughly $400,000 while she waited for the Education Department to decide on her Borrower Defense claim. The case showed that these for-profit schools lured students with promises of high-paying careers in an array of disciplines including beauty culture, culinary arts, computer technology, court reporting, and photography. Other for-profits solicited graduate level students in business management, law, and medicine. Among these institutions are many of the largest and well-known for-profit schools like Capella University, three DeVry-branded schools, ITT Technical Institute, Keller Graduate School of Management, and the University of Phoenix. A complete list of schools represented in the settleis available ment at: https://studentaid.gov/si tes/default/files/sweet-vcardona-school-list.pdf. Full Settlement Relief means that the federal student loan(s) associated with the borrower’s attendance at the school will be discharged. Further, the Education Department will refund any amounts paid on those loans, and the credit report entries for those loans will be deleted from the borrower’s credit report. The settlement includes borrower defense
applications filed on or before Nov. 15, 2022, as well as borrowers whose applications for borrower defense discharges were pending as of June 22, 2022. Any amounts paid to the Education Department on those loans will be refunded. These actions will be taken 90 days from the court’s decision to notify affected borrowers that they will receive full relief. Until this relief is provided, lenders cannot make any efforts to collect on these loans. Earlier research by the Center for Responsible Lending probed the value of for-profit colleges and universities and posed the question, Do Students of Color Profit from ForProfit College? Its eye-opening findings include: Black and Latino • students enroll in for-profit colleges at much higher rates than other students, which puts them at risk of high student loan debt, default, and failure to graduate. • Students who attend for-profit colleges are more likely to need to borrow for their education and tend to borrow more than their peers at public or private, non-profit schools. • Students who attend for-profit colleges are also less likely to graduate, more likely to default on their student loans, and may face poor employment outcomes. An African Amer• ican student at a for-profit college will borrow at the
highest rates almost twice as frequently as African American students at a public college (35% vs 19%), regardless of income. As early as 2012, a 2year investigation by the U.S. Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee revealed that for-profit colleges collected over $30 billion annually in federal funds, making up 25 percent of Department of Education student aid and nearly half of military and veteran educational benefits. The committee also found that more than half of the students who enrolled in 2008–2009 withdrew by mid-2010, and these attendees accounted for nearly half of all federal student loan defaults. More recently, this summer CRL issued a new policy brief calling on Congress to use its authority to respond to the continuing student loan crisis: “Congress should eliminate the new borrowing limits that will push students towards higher-cost private loans, or worse, make education completely inaccessible. Congress should also restore and maintain adequate funding to the Department of Education, investing in programs like subsidized loans and Pell grants that help lower- and middle- income borrowers.” Charlene Crowell is a senior fellow with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org
What is the value of Ben & Jerry's without the values of Ben and H.R. 1, “the Big Ugly Bill,” represents one of the Jerry? greatest threats to afford2. Repeal and Replace the Big Ugly Bill
ability for working families. Repeal its harmful cuts and restore investments in Medicaid, education, student aid, nutrition assistance, and other programs that help families succeed, not just survive. 3. Housing Vouchers Housing vouchers should work more like SNAP or Medicaid: if you qualify, you receive assistance. Fully fund the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, so every eligible family can access safe, affordable housing while expanding pathways for homeownership. 4. Launch a National Affordable Housing Trust America cannot solve the housing crisis without dramatically increasing the supply of affordable homes. Establish a robust national Housing Trust Fund to finance the construction and preservation of affordable and workforce housing at the scale the crisis demands. 5. Restore Affordable Internet Access Reestablish and strengthen the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) so every family can afford broadband. In today’s economy, internet access is as essential as electricity for work, education, healthcare, and economic mobility. 6. End Inflationary Tariffs that Raise Costs American families should not bear the cost of policies that make everyday goods more expensive.
By Ben Jealous (TriceEdneyWire.com) Jerry Greenfield quit a year ago this week, saying the company had been silenced. Now he and Ben are asking for our help. For almost as long as I can remember loving ice cream, I have loved Ben & Jerry's for its boldness. Bold flavors. Bold crunch. And most uniquely, for boldly standing up for the values that define America's highest aspirations: freedom, fairness, peace and love. If you feel like it is slipping toward becoming just another soulless corporate product, you are not alone. Prince lost control of his own name because a record company owned it. He fought for years and won it back. Ben and Jerry have their names on every pint, but they say illegal corporate decisions are gutting what those names stand for. What is the value of Ben & Jerry's without the values of Ben and of Jerry? Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield opened Ben & Jerry's in an old Vermont Repeal inflationary tariffs and replace them with trade policies that strengthen American competitiveness without driving up household costs.
gas station in 1978. Jerry stayed 47 years. Then this time last year Jerry did the unthinkable and walked out, disappointed in where the company's new owners were taking his and Ben's namesake. He did not leave over money. Standing up for justice and our shared humanity, he wrote, has never mattered more than it does right now. And yet Ben & Jerry's had been "silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power." In 2000, Unilever offered more money than shareholders could refuse. They could not stop the sale. So they got key assurances in writing. The deal created an independent board with the last word on the social mission, the ice cream, and the name. Only those directors could remove one of their own. The parent company could not remove anyone. The lawyers said it would last in perpetuity. That is lawyer talk for forever. Forever lasted twentyfive years. In December 2025 Unilever spun its ice cream brands into a company called Magnum. By New Year's Day, every independent director was gone. They had already gone to federal court. They said a Black History Month post was blocked. They said it could not name President Trump on wages, health care, and climate. They said it could not call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
They said chief executive David Stever was pushed out for listening to them. Magnum, Ben says, has done this to "a brand that was built to speak." This summer Magnum cut the funding and took the offices of the Ben & Jerry's Foundation, which has backed grassroots justice work since 1985. It has announced it will close this December unless the lawsuit succeeds. Last month a judge threw out most of the directors' claims. Two survive, over money Unilever promised and never paid. Magnum calls that charge nonsensical. It says the brand is thriving and points to three new directors. Those directors, Ben says, "were added illegally." A board can be full of good people and still have no say. Frederick Douglass said it plain. "Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will." A contract is only as strong as those who enforce it. I led the NAACP for half a decade. We asked big box chains to hire people coming home from prison. Most said no, worried about image. Walmart said yes. Its leadership said it was simply right. Executives told me the courage had been noticed. It was very good for business. The charge is that Magnum made the other choice. They ignored Jerry's warning, Ben says,
and proved his point. Magnum is "on course to destroy the Ben & Jerry's brand." Ben is seventy-five and determined that the company bearing their names stay true to their values. He asks three things of us. He asks us to sign. More than 200,000 have signed at FreeBenAndJerrys.com, asking Magnum to sell to owners who will keep the promise and let it speak. He asks us to pledge. Not against Ben & Jerry's. He wants shoppers to skip Magnum's other brands: Breyers, Klondike, Talenti, Yasso. Keep buying the good stuff. Ben and Jerry "plan on eventually owning it." He asks us to organize. Supporters are forming brigades in Vermont. My family and I are Ben & Jerry's people. Its boldness made the bold flavors taste better. Magnum's heavy hand has added a bitterness to our favorite dessert that is hard to swallow. Recently we added our family to the petition and ordered stickers for the refrigerator door. We are always down to help good people get their names back. And when dad needs to eat his feelings, he does not need a corporation giving him indigestion.
Our nation is facing an unprecedented crisis driven by unregulated technology that threatens to upend our workforce and education system. We have had enough of spending our re-
sources on misplaced priorities and vanity projects for a President who has shown Americans time and time again that their livelihoods and future are not a priority.
Now is the time to act. Now is the time to adopt the Affordability for All agenda and make America prosperous again.
Ben Jealous is a professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania and former president and CEO of the NAACP.
Black Unemployment is America’s labor warning light
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Senate Sketches #2047.....by Hank Sanders
The Power of Spider Webs Uniting
Job seekers line up to meet with a recruiter during a job fair at the Alameda County Office of Education. By Karen BoykinTowns and Robin Williams The gap between Black and white joblessness has outlasted administrations, booms and busts. That is a warning about the whole economy, not one community. While politicians tout the strength of the economy, many hardworking Americans are still struggling to find meaningful work that pays a respectable wage One statistic consistently reveals a harder truth about the state of our economy. For decades, Black unemployment has typically run at roughly twice the rate of white unemployment. Today, Black unemployment remains significantly higher. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for Black workers in August was 6%, compared with 3.7% for white workers. The numbers may fluctuate from month to month, but the underlying disparity has stubbornly persisted through changes in administrations, economic cycles and labor market conditions. The persistent unemployment gap is not simply a Black problem. It is an economic warning signal for the entire nation. If one group of workers continually encounters greater barriers to employment, even during periods of economic growth, then our labor market is not functioning as well as headline numbers and jobs reports might suggest. For decades, the public conversation about employment disparities has focused on education, training and skills. Americans have been told that the path to opportunity is paved with hard work, credentials and perseverance — that people should simply “pull themselves up by their bootstraps.” But what do we make of a country where Black workers continue to experience significantly higher unemployment despite gains in education and workforce participation? How can these disparities persist when people have done what society asked them to do? At some point, we must acknowledge the longstanding barriers that continue to influence who gets hired, promoted, retained and paid fairly. And today, those barriers are colliding with policies that could make the employment gap harder to close. The Trump administration has sharply reduced the federal workforce — a sector in which Black workers have long been overrepresented — and rolled back diversity initiatives designed to expand access and opportunity, even as Black workers continue to face substantially higher unemployment. Black women make the contradiction especially clear. They participate in the labor force at higher rates than white women — 60.6% compared with 56.5% — yet their unemployment rate is 5.6%, compared with 3% for white women. Those num-
bers make it difficult to dismiss the disparity as a question of willingness to work or to participate in the economy. Black women have long played an essential role in the American workforce, serving in schools, hospitals, government agencies, service industries and small businesses, caring for children and families, strengthening communities and helping keep vital institutions running. Yet their contributions have not translated into equal access to employment, advancement or earnings. That is why the NAACP’s response must be about both protecting workers and expanding opportunity. We are fighting the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, supporting workers through job fairs and economic advocacy, and using our Black Consumer Advisory to hold corporations accountable when they retreat from commitments to workplace equity and economic inclusion. We also continue to advocate for the structural changes that create real pathways to economic security: equitable access to capital for Black-owned businesses, strong wage and worker protections, and greater access to good union jobs. These are not special favors. They are investments in a labor market that works better for everyone. And the economic case is clear. When qualified workers cannot find jobs, our economy loses productivity. When talented people are denied opportunities to advance, businesses lose ideas and innovation. When wages fail to keep pace with workers’ contributions, families lose financial security and communities lose economic vitality. Excluding talent has never been a sound economic strategy. Goldman Sachs has estimated that reducing the earnings gap for Black women could add as much as $450 billion to annual U.S. GDP and generate as many as 1.7 million jobs. That is not simply an argument about fairness. It is an argument about economic growth. America should stop accepting persistent racial disparities in employment as inevitable. A truly strong economy is not one that works for some people while leaving others behind. It is one in which opportunity is broadly available, talent is fully used and hard work is rewarded fairly. When Black workers thrive, America prospers. Closing the unemployment and earnings gaps facing Black women would not only strengthen families and communities. It would strengthen our economy and our democracy. The question is not whether we can afford to close these gaps. The question is how much longer we can afford not to. Boykin-Towns is vice chair of the NAACP Board of Directors. Williams is chairwoman of the NAACP Labor Committee.
“When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.” This is an ancient African proverb. The lion is very strong and ferocious. Spider webs are delicate and gentle. The lion, because of its strength and power, can easily break one, a few or even a lot of spider webs. However, enough spider webs united are stronger than the most powerful lion. The Power of Spider Webs Uniting. We the People of the United States of America individually are spider webs: delicate, gentle and without great strength. Too often we fall prey to the powerful. Yet when we unite, we become stronger than the most powerful. The Power of Spider Webs Uniting. In this moment, the proverbial lions run amok among us. The government of the United States of America, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, is a very powerful lion on the loose. In fact, it is the most powerful lion in the world. This lion is smashing individuals, organizations and institutions going and coming. The Power of Spider Webs Uniting. There are more than one lion on the loose. Every federal governmental agency is a lion on the loose under this Administration. The U.S. Supreme Court is a lion on the loose. Many of the richest billionaires such as Elon Musk are lions on the loose. The U.S. Congress under its current leadership is a lion on the loose. Lions on the loose are everywhere. The Power of Spider Webs Uniting. However, spider webs are uniting in multiple areas. It’s just a matter of enough spider webs uniting. We see spider webs uniting in the 7 to 8 million persons in multiple No Kings demonstrations. We see spider webs uniting in the form of voters in numerous special elections during the past year and a half. We see spider webs uniting in the many organizations fighting on various fronts. We see webs being spun and uniting by the many lawyers and legal organizations going into courts and defending justice day after day. We see the many U.S. District Judges spinning webs by applying the Constitution in spite of the U.S. Supreme Court. We see many individuals spinning webs by contributing small sums or efforts to fuel a broad range of democracy building initiatives. The Power of Spider Webs Uniting. I am inspired by the webs of citizens opposing the brutal tactics of ICE, a powerful federal entity. ICE is now larger than any other federal law enforcement agency in the United States of America. Its agents wear black masks covering their faces and snatch human beings off the streets, from schools, from work, and as they leave immigration hearings. Its agents too often shoot people without good cause. Its agents too often manhandle citizens. ICE too often separates children from parents. ICE too often incarcerates human beings without due process of law. ICE too often deport human beings to faraway places that they are not from and have never been. ICE is a rampaging lion. But webs of citizens are uniting. The Power of Spider Webs Uniting.
In response, individual citizens have united in various places to resist the terrible actions of ICE lions. They are becoming spider webs uniting. They utilize cell phones to warn, to record sounds and images, and to document wrongful activities. Individually they are no match for the ICE lions. United they have tied up this powerful marauding lion. We saw the power of webs uniting in Los Angeles, California. We saw the power of webs uniting in Chicago, Illinois. We saw the power of webs uniting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We saw the power of webs uniting in various other places. Spider webs uniting are indeed stronger than powerful lions. The Power of Spider Webs Uniting. During the next seven weeks, we will have many opportunities to spin webs and unite millions into webs of strength in every nook and corner of the world’s third largest country population-wise, the fourth largest land-wise and the first culture-wise. These webs can wrestle the U.S. democracy from the lions grown strong and ferocious from corruption and greed and consolidation of financial resources. These webs will impact all the sources of strength utilized by the lions. The Power of Spider Webs Uniting. All that is required is that we weave and unite webs by helping massive numbers of American citizens to turn out and cast their votes for a functioning democracy. But that’s only one kind of web to weave. We can make the webs stronger by making sure our family, friends and associates vote. We can weave stronger webs by actively organizing beyond our family, friends and associates. When we donate time and treasure to front line organizations, we weave and strengthen webs. Voting for candidates committed to protecting and expanding democracy strengthens the unity of webs. The Power of Spider Webs. Now on to the Daily Diary. Saturday, September 5, 2026 – I handled many matters and worked into
the night. Among others, I communicated with the following: Faya Rose Toure of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee; U.S. Congressman Shomari Figures; Former Alabama Governor Jim Folsom and wife Marsha Folsom on their marriage anniversary; and Selma Businessman Floyd Hatcher. Sunday – I hosted the Sunday School Lesson with Dr. Margaret Hardy on Facebook Live and Z105.3 FM 50,000 Watts Radio Station and worked into the night. Among others, I communicated with the following: Sharon Wheeler of the Selma to Montgomery March Foundation; Dr. Ernest Okeke of Selma; John Martin of U.S. Congressman Jonathan Jackson’s office; Community Builder Dr. Carol P. Zippert; and Jeanne Frasier of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Monday – This was Labor Day so I labored into the night. Among others, I communicated with the following: Josephine Curtis, Marilyn Cosby and Karen Jackson of Selma; Selma Businessman Raymond Craig; Coumba Toure Ba and Hank Ba of Senegal, West Africa; Shelley Fearson of Alabama New South Coalition; Ainka Sanders Jackson of The Selma Center for Nonviolence and The Bridge Crossing Jubilee; and Law Professor Emerita and Community Builder Martha Morgan. Tuesday – I handled many matters and worked into the night. Among others, I communicated with the following: Barbara Amerson Hunter of Greene County; Greene County School Board members Leo Branch and Brandon Merriweather; K.C. Bailey and Jessie Sanders of Selma; Marion City Clerk Laura Hinton who has death in the family; Pernila Stimley Brown of Jackson, Mississippi and Dr. Sonya Webb of the Lowndes County School System. Wednesday – I handled various matters, chaired a meeting and worked into the night. Among others, I communicated with the following: Marion Mayor Dexter Hin-
ton who has death in the family; Lorraine Capers, Geraldine Wofford and Lametrius Dillard of Selma; Retired Circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick; Rick Howard of Montgomery; Robert H. Turner, Sr. of Perry County; Demopolis City Councilman Charles Jones, Jr; Retired Circuit Judge Collins Pettaway, Jr.; and Lowndes County School Superintendent Samita Jeter. Thursday – I handled many matters, participated in the SOS conference call, traveled to Lowndes County and returned to Selma into the night. Among others, I communicated with the following Lowndes County School Board members Steve Forster, Ben Davis, Robert Grant and Brent McCray; Charles Sanders of Baldwin County; Former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks; Reverend Jarmal Sanders of Selma; and William Pompey of Wilcox County. Friday – I handled many matters, participated in a conference call concerning Z105.3 FM Radio Station and worked into the night. Among others, I communicated with the following: Radio personality Angel Faye Russell; A. C. Reaves of Birmingham, Tindol Pate of Tuscaloosa; Allen Garner of Dallas County; and Chairman of the Greene County Hospital Board John Zippert. Epilogue – Every effective democracy comprises webs woven together in strength. Every strong family is composed of webs woven together in strength. Every community is forged from webs woven together in strength. That which appears to be weak becomes strong when united. The Power of Spider Webs Uniting.
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From the Editors of E The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How do zoning and development codes affect wildlife? -- B.L, via email Suburban and urban developments continue to push outward into natural landscapes, raising critical questions: How do our zoning laws and development codes impact wildlife? Not just mere paperwork, landuse planning is the founda-
As global temperatures continue to rise at unprecedented levels, experts are searching for ways to reduce and remove methane. Credit: Pexels.com. tion on which regional bioOne of the most distincdiversity either survives or tions is how local authoricollapses. Instead of relying ties enforce their goals. solely on sprawling subdi- Municipalities typically rely vision designs that fragment on master plans as guiding natural habitat, many plan- visions, but development ners are turning to smart codes provide the legal zoning tools, environmental rules. As Michigan State U. overlay districts and preser- Extension researchers exvation regulations. plain in their guidelines,
Child Care Rule
In a state like Alabama, where working parents are already being turned away, redirecting a portion of that same finite fund toward households that keep a parent home does not create a new benefit. It reallocates scarcity. And scarcity, once reallocated, tends to fall hardest on the families who had the least cushion to begin with, disproportionately Black families, single parents, unmarried couples, and kinship caregivers who do not fit the household model the rule rewards. A State Already Rationing Care This debate is not theoretical in Alabama. As of May 8, 2026, the Alabama Department of Human Resources began placing all new Child Care Assistance applications on a wait list, filling openings from that list on a first-come, first-served basis as slots become available, with only limited exceptions for foster care, protective services, and JOBS Program participants. This was less a new policy than the return of an old one: for nearly two decades before 2018, Alabama maintained a chronic subsidy waiting list because available funding could not meet demand, and at its 2017 peak more than 6,632 children were waiting, some for months or years. The reinstated waitlist follows a separate federal rule change, effective July 2026, that rescinded several 2024 protections and handed decisions like copay caps and provider payment methods back to individual states. Even in a typical, non-waitlisted year, the fund does not reach everyone who qualifies; roughly 30 percent of Alabama children eligible for subsidized care through the federal block grant actually receive it. Against that backdrop, the proposed federal rule would add a wholly new eligible population, married, single-income households, to a program Alabama cannot currently fund for the working parents it was built to serve. There is no version of that addition that does not mean longer waits or tighter rationing for the families already on the list. Whose Family Counts? The eligibility design at the center of this rule, married, with one spouse working at least 35 hours a week, does more than draw an income line. It draws a marital and structural line, and that line does not fall evenly across race, class, or family type.
“...local governments utilize plans as guiding documents and zoning as the legally enforceable component.” When communities integrate ecosystem services into these frameworks, they create structured protections for local wildlife. The physical design of a community has a profound, measurable effect on animal populations. A comprehensive, decade-long study tracking wildlife dynamics in the Puget Sound lowlands demonstrated that sensitive species, such as the Wilson’s warbler and Swainson’s thrush, are acutely affected by how residential and commercial layouts are built. Rather than treating all construction as entirely destructive, researchers found that preserving native vegetation and tree cover between
homes drastically changes animal survival rates. Commenting on these long-term trends, senior author John Marzluff, a professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the University of Washington, noted in a university report on the findings: “This work shows that birds care how land is developed, which gives developers a choice during the planning process. There are trade-offs between developments designed for humans and those designed with the ecosystem in mind, but balancing the two can benefit both.” To achieve this balance, modern municipal codes use specific regulatory tools. Environmental ordinances, wetlands protections, stormwater management and riparian
buffer requirements help shield critical corridors from disruptive construction. And site-plan reviews, overlay districts and largelot preservations let local planners to prevent severe habitat fragmentation. For example, large-lot zoning in rural areas helps maintain continuous tracts of unfragmented forest and open space, giving wide-ranging mammals and forestdwelling birds the room they need. Ultimately, zoning codes are powerful. When thoughtfully crafted, they bridge the gap between human infrastructure growth and the protection of vulnerable species, ensuring that community expansion does not come at the absolute expense of local wildlife.
Nationally, the gap is stark: 64 percent of Black children live in single-parent families, compared with 24 percent of white children, according to 2023 Census data compiled by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. American Indian and Alaska Native children follow closely behind Black children, while Latino and multiracial children fall in between. In Alabama specifically, about 39 percent of children lived in single-parent families as of 2023, a rate high enough that a marriage-conditioned benefit excludes a large share of the state’s children outright, before race is even factored. Layer the national racial gap onto that Alabama baseline, and the practical effect becomes clear: a policy that channels new subsidy dollars specifically to married households will, as a matter of demographic math, direct more of that money toward white two-parent families and less toward Black families, even when both are equally low-income and equally in need of care. The married-couple requirement also excludes several other family structures common in Alabama. Unmarried parents, cohabiting or not, do not qualify, even if one stays home. LGBTQ+ families face a narrower and more uncertain path: a Heritage Foundation architect of the policy has suggested that married same-sex couples would likely qualify under existing Supreme Court precedent, but that assumes marriage in the first place, and it does nothing for LGBTQ+ parents who are unmarried, single, or navigating separate barriers around fostering, adoption, or legal parentage recognition. And the rule offers nothing to the roughly 59,000 grandparents in Alabama who are fully responsible for raising their grandchildren, part of a broader 160,000 children living in relative-headed households statewide. These kinship caregivers are often older, on fixed incomes, and returning to work or caregiving roles they never planned for, circumstances that fall entirely outside a subsidy built around a working spouse and a stay-at-home spouse under one roof. In short, the rule does not simply value one parenting choice over another. It values one family structure, married, two-parent, one-income-capable, over the range of structures in which Alabama’s children actually live, most of which were never a matter of preference to begin with. On its face, this approach is short-sighted, harmful, and will yield no positive benefits. Policymakers should abandon this thinking, and people across the country should vocally oppose this choice. Lenice C. Emanuel is the Executive Director of the Alabama Institute for Justice.
Obama’s AI Warning Obama said his concern is not that AI is inherently bad. It’s that politicians are moving slower than the technology. “This is something that is moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think it can be dangerous,” Obama said, according to a transcript first reported by the New York Times. As The Root has previously reported,critics are concerned that the technology is advancing faster than regulations. AI isn’t a futuristic idea anymore. It has already changed the way businesses work. Companies are pouring billions into increasingly powerful AI systems while lawmakers are still trying to figure out some pretty basic questions: How safe is this stuff? What happens to people’s jobs? Who should be held accountable when something goes wrong? And what happens when a handful of companies end up controlling the technology everyone else depends on? The next few years will be critical, according to the former president. So his advice for anyone looking to run for president in 2028 is to start brainstorming ideas to tackle AI now. “If I were running for president next year, this would be one of my central agendas, and I would have a very clear plan,” he continued. “If we do get on top of it, I do think it’s
beneficial.” Obama also acknowledged that AI could produce have a positive impact if policymakers can manage it. He pointed to the possibility that AI could accelerate drug development and help cure diseases, as reported by BBC. “We don’t want to shut off those opportunities, but we have to understand that this is a tool,” he said during the event. The Democratic Party has traditionally emphasized protecting workers and consumers from disruptive economic forces. But AI complicates that framework. It could transform employment, education, health care, entertainment and virtually every industry in between. At the same time, the Trump administration has increasingly framed AI policy around maintaining American technological dominance, particularly in competition with China, according to NPR. Democrats risk being defined as the party that wants to slow AI down unless they offer a real alternative. That’s the balancing act. Obama’s argument is ultimately a political one: Democrats need to explain what they want AI to do for ordinary Americans.
The district’s race between incumbent Representative Shomari Figures, D-Alabama, and Republican nominee and former Alabama Representative Rhett Marques has become a priority for national Republicans after the Alabama Legislature redrew the district in Republicans’ favor during its 2026 special session. While Sabato’s Crystal Ball maintained Marques’ edge in the CD2 race, the report highlighted previous DCCC polling that showed Figures tied with Marques while emphasizing Figures’ incumbent advantage and the likelihood of high Black voter turnout benefiting Figures. “Some publicly-released Democratic polls over the past few months found him effectively tied with state Rep. Rhett Marques (R); to us that still means Figures is an underdog (we generally interpret publicly-released internal polls to be rosy for the side that releases them), but Figures, as an incumbent, should get help from national Democrats,” the Sabato’s Crystal Ball analysis reads. “Additionally, Black turnout could be relatively strong across the South, partially in response to the Supreme Court’s Callais decision, which allowed Republicans to dismantle a few substantially Black, Democratic districts, including Figures’s old district. This new [district] is still about 40 percent Black, though,” the analysis added. CD2 was drawn in Democrats’ favor in 2023 by a federally appointed special master and cartographer after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Legislature’s 2023 map diluted Black voting strength in the district. After the federally appointed map was implemented for the 2024 elections, Figures won the CD2 seat, marking the first time Alabama
sent two Black representatives to Congress. The Legislature reverted to its 2023 map this year following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which weakened provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and a subsequent Supreme Court ruling releasing the state from a mandate requiring federally drawn congressional maps through 2031. The ratings shift drew support from Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee leadership, which backed Figures’ campaign while criticizing Marques’ record on taxes as a state representative. “Multiple public polls make it clear: Shomari Figures can win this race. While Figures shows up and delivers for the people of Alabama, his opponent Rhett Marques has been supporting tax increases and policies that raise costs for working people,” DCCC spokesperson Eli Cousin said. “That clear contrast is why Congressman Figures is drawing support from Republicans, Democrats, and Independents in every corner of Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District as he builds the coalition needed to win in November.” Marques, meanwhile, has received endorsements from President Donald Trump and the National Republican Congressional Committee, which in August designated CD2 a priority seat for Republicans to flip in 2026. The Figures and Marques campaigns did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the analysis.
American Cancer Society board member Dr. Robert Winn discusses risk factors for the disease and why too many Black men still aren’t getting screened
Look, I get that no one looks forward to a screening, but it typically starts with just a simple blood test, called a prostate-specific antigen, or PSA. Even if you end up needing a digital rectal exam, it takes less than a minute and could save your life. So, what I say to people is, what’s the price of your life? Isn’t it worth a minute of being uncomfortable? Brothers, this is essential for you to know: just because you’re feeling good doesn’t mean you don’t have early-stage prostate cancer. By the time you start to actually experience symptoms, the disease could be at an advanced stage and might be harder to treat.” Prostate cancer is significantly impacting our fathers, our brothers, and our sons. That’s why the American Cancer Society is working with health systems and professionals in your community to help remove barriers in the fight against the disease. We can help you find low-cost or free screening locations. And for men who need cancer treatment, the American Cancer Society can reduce the financial burden of traveling to medical appointments by providing free rides and, if you live far away from where you receive treatment, a free place to stay. When it comes to prostate cancer screening, one size doesn’t fit all. So, it’s important for all men – and especially Black men – to talk to their doctor about what’s best for them based on their age, risk, and health history. Please make that appointment, because we don’t want you to risk missing out on the best years of your life. For more information, call the American Cancer Society’s 24/7 helpline at 1-800-2272345 or visit cancer.org.
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Prostate Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and as both a Black man and a cancer center director, I know many men in our community think it’s bad luck to talk about cancer. But I’m here to tell you it’s bad luck not to talk about it. We, Black men in the U.S., are nearly 70% more likely than White men to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. We’re also twice as likely to die from the disease. But I’m telling you, if you’re diagnosed early, you can still enjoy a long, happy life doing the things you love, whether that’s playing with grandkids or staying active in your community. That’s because although it can become a serious illness, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer won’t die from it. In fact, more than 3.5 million U.S. men who’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer are still alive today. And when it’s diagnosed early, you boost your odds of survival. It’s that simple. Generally, prostate cancer is most likely to develop after age 50, but when it develops in Black men, they tend to be younger. That means we need to be on the ball about understanding our personal risk. The risk factors include a family history of prostate cancer and certain genetic health risks that come from a parent. When it comes to family medical history, we need to get a lot better at talking. For me, it turned out I had uncles who’d died from prostate and other cancers, but I didn’t always know that, so I couldn’t use that information to help me make smarter screening choices. The American Cancer Society recommends that African American men speak with their doctor at age 45 about whether prostate cancer screening is right for them. Men at even higher risk should have that discussion at age 40, especially those with one or more close relatives who were diagnosed at an early age.
Dr. Robert Winn is a nationally recognized physician-scientist and researcher. He currently serves as cancer center director at Temple Health’s Fox Chase Cancer Center. Since 2021, he has served on the board of directors for the American Cancer Society, a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
The Greene County Democrat, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Page 7
---Legal Notices-LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Game Day Athletic Surfaces, Inc., Contractor, has completed the contract for the Re-bid Athletic Improvements to Greene County High School 24-161 for Greene County Board of Education, Owner, and have made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify McKee and Associates, Inc. 631 S Hull St Montgomery, Al 36104. Game Day Athletic Surfaces, Inc., 1509 U.S. 11, Trussville, Al 35173. 3tcg 9/2,9, 16 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated October 12, 2022 executed by Autumn Kelley Tidwell and Dustin Lane Tidwell, a married couple, in favor of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., said Mortgage being recorded October 26, 2022, in Book 0092, Page 913, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Greene County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Greene County, Alabama on 10/13/2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Greene County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 3 of Two Rivers Subdivision, a map or plat of which is recorded in Map Book 3, at Page 67 in the Probate Office of Greene County, Alabama, reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description. Together with that certain 1988 Brilliant mobile home Model No. 6126 VIN 0836 For informational purposes only, the property address is: 806 Bass Dr, Eutaw, AL 35462. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN
THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park South-Suite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 45-FC-26-01273 September 9, 2026, September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 Legal Notice In the Probate Court of Greene County, Alabama In the Matter of the Estate of Lavonda Kay Clemmons, deceased. Letter Testamentary on the Will thereto of the Deceasesd, Lavonda Kay Clemmons, having been granted to Christina Marie Carter Shelby on the 3rd day of September by the Honorable Rolonda, M. Wedgeworth, Judge of Probate court in and for Greene County , Alabama , notice is hereby given that all persons having claims againts said estate are hereby required to present the same within allow by law or the same will be barred Christian Marie Carter Shelby Personal Reprresenentativ of the Will and Estate of Lavonda Key Clemmons, deceased. Scott Foster P.O. Box 416 Carrollton, AL 35442 3tcg 9/9/16,23 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project No. SM-CE-PF25-002 Town of Boligee
Sealed bids for Recreational Park Improvements, CDBG Project No. SM-CE-PF-25-002 will be received by the Town of Boligee at the Town Hall, until 2:00 pm, Friday, October 16, 2026 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. A NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm via virtual videoconferencing. Anyone interested in joining the videoconference shall contact Paxton Reiss, PE paxtonreiss@gmail.com prior to Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. for instructions to join the meeting. Principal items of work include concrete walking path, playground, and related appurtenances. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Form of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Town of Boligee Town Hall, 17404 CR-20, Boligee, AL 35443. To be eligible for consideration, bids must be submitted on complete original proposals. A digital copy of the Contract Specifications Book & Plans may be obtained by contacting Paxton Reiss, PE by email (paxtonreiss@gmail.com) and may also be viewed and examined at the Town of Boligee Town Hall, 17404 CR-20, Boligee, AL 35443. Bidders will be responsible for printing of bid documents for submission. No bid documents will be distributed later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled opening of bids. MCCA Engineering, LLC is not responsible for 3rd party document distribution. The owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Each bidder must deposit, with its bid, security in the amount of, form of, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Each bidder must be licensed as a Contractor in the State of Alabama in accordance with provisions of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Code of Alabama, 1985 and must submit with this bid satisfactory evidence of such license. Each bidder must be able to demonstrate an active registration on www.sam.gov. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246.
No bidder may withdraw its bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Honorable Samuels Mayor
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1tcg 9/16 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tonie C McDuff, unmarried and Lucy P McDuff, unmarried, originally in favor of PNC Bank, National Association, on May 17, 2013, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Greene County, Alabama, in Book 76 Page 344; the undersigned PNC Bank, National Association, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Eutaw, Greene County, Alabama, on October 27, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Greene County, Alabama, to-wit: Lots 8 and 9 of Block B, of Hook's Addition to the City of Eutaw, Alabama, according to the map in Map Book 1 at Page 82 in the Probate Office of Greene County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 115 Hook Ave, Eutaw, AL 35462 Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds in the amount of the win-
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ning bid made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The sale will be conducted subject to: (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) final confirmation with the Mortgagee/Transferee, and if applicable, (3) collection of purchaser information needed to comply with the reporting requirements under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031) and reimbursement of any fees and expenses incurred as a result of the collection of such information. The Mortgagee/Transferee and Tiffany & Bosco, P.A shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. PNC Bank, National Ass o c i a t i o n , “Mortgagee/Transferee” Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. 2501 20th Place South Suite 300 Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 2612375-PN-AL September 16, 2026, September 23, 2026, and September 30, 2026 Legal Notice In the Matter of the Estate of Jack R. Johnston, deceased
Case No. 2026Letter of Adminstration on the Estate of Jack R. Johnston, deceased, having been granted to Angela J. Porter, on the 11th day of September 2026, by the Hon. Rolonda M. Wedgeworth, Judge of Probate County in and for Greene County, Alabama, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby by required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be bared Angela J. Porter Adminstrator of the Estate of Jack R. Johnston, deceased 7651 Highway 69 North Apt. 1611 Northport, Al 35473 Abigail McCool Le Roy Attorney P.O. Box 270 Carrollton , AL 35447 3tcg 9/16,23, 30 State of Alabama County of Greene Public Notices of the requirement for and the avaialability of Registration and Voting Aids for all handicapped and elderly individuals for the General and Constitutional Amendment Election held on November 3, 2026. Pursuant to 521-4-23(b), of the Code of Alabama (1975), notice is hereby given of the following with regards to Greene County, Alabama; The Probate Judge, as Chief Election Official, makes it known in each voting district that, as required Greene County Alabama, is in compliance with the availability of registration and voting aids for all handicapped and elderly individuals, as stated in Code of Alabama, Section 21-4-23(b) Rolonda M.Wedgeworth, Judge of Probate, Chief Election Official 1tcg
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Paramount High School Class of 1984 celebrates Bobcat Day in style “60 Years of Excellence and 42 Years of Class Mastery”
Written By Tongia Franklin Feagins Edited by Dr. Mary Robinson First Row (L to R): Roger Crenshaw, Willie (Bo) Carter, Wanda Finch Gaitor, Chester Jackson, Dr. Mary Robinson, and Gwendolyn Mobley Webb Second Row (L to R): Tracy Brown, Barbara James Crenshaw, Sandra Carter, Loria Knott Williams Wilson, Jacqueline Jackson, Debbie Constantine Lee, Rosie Hall, Brenda Speights, Shirley Cook Taylor, Dr. Carrie Jones, Shirley Jackson Maddox, Cynthia Smith Gaines, Sherry Spencer Johnson, and Dora Pelt Third Row (L to R): Jeffrey Branch, Michael Davis, Michael Williams, Darren Blake, Curtis
Turner, and Mary Prince Missing: Darren Cook, Teresa Dobson Pelt, Tongia Franklin Feagin,Joel Gaitor, Abbie Mays, Audrey Merriweather, Ruthie Thomas, Eliza Watson, Debra Jones Lewis, Eddie Whitehead, Tammy Ray, and Carrie Dancey. Dressed in white and filled with Bobcat pride, members of the Paramount High School Class of 1984 gathered for a memorable Bobcat Day celebration honoring friendship, legacy, and shared history. This year’s celebration carried special meaning as classmates marked 60 years of life and 42 years of class connection—an occasion made even more meaningful by the joy of simply showing up for one another. Bobcat Day Highlights From the décor to the
rapport, the day reflected pride, creativity, and unity that continue to define the Class of 1984. A beautifully decorated tent served as the centerpiece of the gathering. Decorator, Chemeria Smith, transformed the space with elegance and class, highlighting the PHS colors blue and gold through thoughtful details and beautiful tables, on which the committee placed specially prepared gift bags for each classmate. An onsite-catered meal added to the welcoming atmosphere. The Class of 1984 proudly earned the Award of Merit, taking “1st Place” in the Best Tent contest. Classmate Chester Jackson captured the spirit of the gathering best: “We are friends, and we always show up for each other.” That simple statement echoed throughout the day
as classmates laughed, fellowshipped, and celebrated the bond that has kept us connected across the years. The Spirit of a Bobcat For the Class of 1984, being a Bobcat is more than a school identity, it reflects unity, strength, determination, and quiet confidence. Like the Bobcat mascot, classmates carry themselves with purpose, coming together when it matters most and honoring the Paramount name, which fittingly means “high in status.” That spirit of unity also fuels the work behind the scenes. When asked what motivates her to take a leadership role in organizing our class’s yearly functions, classmate Barbara James Crenshaw stated simply, “Our class loves getting together, and we love each
other.” She added that classmates are supportive and willing to do whatever is asked of them, making the work of planning easier and more rewarding. Then, Now, and Always The Class of 1984 remains proud of its foundation, its history, and the lasting connection formed at Paramount High School. We were Bobcats then. We are Bobcats now, and we will always carry the spirit of the mighty and amazing Paramount High School. Sixty years of life and 42 years of class history have only strengthened a legacy that continues to grow. With Gratitude The Class of 1984 extends heartfelt thanks to the vendors whose contributions helped make the celebration a success: Audrey
Meriwether for the birthday cake; Shirley Jackson Maddox for the class gifts; Chemeria Smith for the tshirts and table décor; Al Green for the tent; and Marcus Colvin, Andrea Wallace-Colvin, Peggy Colvin, and Chance Colvin for the onsite catering. Heartfelt appreciation also goes to the class planning committee: Roger and Barbara Crenshaw, Tracy Brown, Wanda Finch Gaitor, Tashema Gilbert, Rosie Hall, Chester Jackson, Jacqueline Jackson, Carrie Jones, Cynthia Smith, Brenda Speights, Gwen Mobley Webb, and Loria and Michael Williams. Through their continued commitment, the Paramount High School class of 1984 once again demonstrated that true Bobcat pride is not only remembered-it is lived!
Bobcat Day 2026
Saturday - September 5, 2026 Bobcat Day was celebrated at the Boligee Community Center. A fun time was held by all present as classmates strengthened their bonds.
Carolyn’s Tid Bits...by Carolyn Young
Kindness If you were busy being kind, Before you knew it , you would find You‘d soon forget to ‘twas true
That a someone was unkind to you. If you were busy being glad And cheering people who were sad, Although your heart might ache a bit You soon forgte to notice it. If your were busy being true To what you know you ough to do, You ‘d be so busy you’d forget The blunders of the folks you’ve met -anonymous.
Happy birthday to Kenneth Bloxon, Kaylan White, Carlrietene A. James, Ethan Ivan Crawford, Diane Giles, Darriya Robinson, Bernice Mc Collum , Sonjilyn Gowdy, DeAngela Hunter, Boyce Williams,Jr., Anntoinette W. Quinnie, Paige Carter, Avery Paige, Jannai D. Washington, Archibald Kinsley R. Morrow, Erin Hodges, Crystal Thomas Celestine, Walik Gibson, Demonteze Turner, Donaijah Falls, Alaysha Jordan, Edwin Jimerson, Samoria Beck, Gregory Leftwich, Alana Williams, James
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‘Belt’ Belton, Camryn Hunter, Thomas Washington, Jr., Ethel Higgins, Kelvin Cockell, Sr., Aubry Ross, Michael Bell , Scott L. Smith, Sr., Anthony Morow, Gloria Wakins, Mary Cannon, Bell Gandy, Adam Spencer, Thaddeus Reeves. Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mr. Jeffery and Antionette Quinnie, Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Remona Suttlar, Mr. and Mrs. Phelon Ann Snoddy. “The greatest mistake a persons can make is to be afraid of making one.”
Commission Kathy Gregory and engineer, Dennis Strickland, from The West Alabama Regional Commission attended the meeting with a proposal for a Safety Acton Plan. The goal of the plan is to assess Greene County’s road safety data, traffic accidents, and other road hazards to decrease injuries and mortality rates. The key features of the plan include data driven safety analysis, community focus groups, local leadership commitment, and transparency throughout the process. The plan will be conducted in four phases and will give Greene County the eligibility to apply for certain grants on road safety im-
provement, denoting some roads may also be under ALDOT jurisdiction. The plans will be enacted at no cost to the commission, and they will receive assistance with securing the grants aforementioned. “We can make the roads safer for everybody,” Gregory explained. The following new business items were approved: CIMS, a local government data system, contract for $1000.00 per month Travel for Assistant Engineer to travel to Montgomery, AL on October 21-22,2026 for a Bridge Refresh Course 2027 Severe Weather Preparedness Holiday,
February 26-28, 2027 Approval of repairs for bridge on County Road 20 Hazard Mitigation Plan Phase II Resolution CD from Moving Robertson Bank to Merchants and Farmers for a better rate; increase from 3.25% to 3.98% Board appointment to DHR District 2: Geraldine Walton Payment of claims During public comments, local leaders came forward with requests for the commission. Anita Lewis is working on building a free resource center for Greene Countians to minimize travel and costs. She requested assistance with procuring a building
for the center, stating that she would gather funds for its repairs. Greene County Health System CEO Rodgerick Williams came asking for financial assistance with the $100,000 of free care the hospital provides monthly to county citizens. Williams explained that the hospital has been providing services such as drug and alcohol programs to those in need.
Washington, alongside D.C. "We will keep fighting to make sure every eligible ballot is counted come November. Now, I encourage all eligible Americans to get out and vote — and vote early." In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump blasted the Supreme Court's ruling as "a big loss for Republicans." "These are not the people I interviewed to serve on the United States Supreme Court, they are merely a shell of their original selves," added Trump, who nominated Kavanaugh and fellow conservative Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett during his first term. Trump praised Alito and Thomas as "legends" for disagreeing with the court's majority ruling. The president also made a baseless claim that the USPS plan was a "solution to our totally CORRUPT and out of control Mail-In voting 'disaster.' " Trump has previously said he issued the call for USPS to change its rule for
mail ballots as a way to stop illegal voting by nonU.S. citizens, a problem that many studies and audits show is extremely uncommon. For this legal fight over the USPS plan, the administration's lawyers have provided the courts with no evidence of mail-voting fraud. Trump has long been a vocal critic of the way about one-third of voters cast ballots in the last two federal elections. In 2024, the share of voters who reported casting ballots by mail was higher among Democrats (37%) than Republicans (24%), according to a national survey by the MIT Election Data and Science Lab.
The county commission’s next work session is scheduled for October 7th, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The next regular session is scheduled for the following Monday, October 12th, at 5:00 pm in the W.M. Branch Courthouse.
Voting Restrictions Justice Conservative Brett Kavanaugh wrote a short concurring opinion, saying "there is at least a fair prospect that the final rule falls within the Postal Service's statutory authority." But, he added, "applying the rule in the 2026 elections would be arbitrary and capricious in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act because state and local election officials do not have sufficient time to reasonably implement the rule before the elections." Indeed several Republican state election officials, including from the mostly vote-by-mail state of Utah, signed on to a Supreme Court brief, warning that any attempt to carry out the USPS plan now "will almost certainly lead to mistakes, delays, and confusion for both voters and election officials." Conservative Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented from the order, and would have granted the administration's request to pause the Boston-based judge's ruling.
While the USPS plan remains paused for the midterms, the legal fight will likely continue over how the agency may try to implement it for future federal elections. For now, challengers of the proposal are celebrating their victory. "Today, the Supreme Court refused to allow the federal government to throw our elections into chaos just weeks before Election Day. The Postal Service exists to deliver Americans' mail — not to rewrite election rules, demand voters' personal information, or decide which ballots make it through the system," Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, said in a statement. "Voters should never have to wonder whether a ballot they legally cast will be counted because the federal government suddenly changed the rules," said Letitia James, New York State Attorney General, whose state was among the 24 mainly Democratic-led states that sued
In a social media post last year, Trump said he is "going to lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS" and claimed that "ELECTIONS CAN NEVER BE HONEST WITH MAIL IN BALLOTS/VOTING." This year, Trump himself voted by mail in Florida.
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