By Ken Lass It is Sunday morning. Sharon and I are in church, taking our monthly turn working at the coffee bar. I have come to the conclusion that Christians drink entirely too much coffee,... Read more
Mary Sue Reed, favorably known as Mama Sue, 76, departed this life on December 27, 2022, at Home Sweet Home in Gardendale, Alabama, following a long battle with kidney disease. She was the d... Read more
Dr. Byron Dale Jones, 62, died suddenly on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Dr. Jones was born on August 30, 1960, in Japan to Margene and Charles Jones. He was raised in Montgomery, AL and gradua... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Yeah, I was surprised. Big-time surprised. I got home at a quarter till. My car approached the neighborhood. It was the perfect December eventi... Read more
Reginald (Reggie) Mead Teed, Jr. passed away Sunday, December 25, at the age of 79, after a long and brave battle with Parkinson’s disease. Reggie was born on April 8, 1943, in Birmingham, t... Read more
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — The Jefferson County Department of Health regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumpti... Read more
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A Moody man was arrested for the murder of a 21-year-old on Monday, Dec. 19, at approximately 9:37 p.m. on Pak Place at 23rd Street North in Birmi... Read more
Dixie Lee Myrick, 76, of Talladega, passed away on December 24, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Myrick, and her daughter, Donna Myrick. She is survived by her daughter,... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Ring, ring. I answer. “Hello?” “Yeah, hi. Is this Sean Dietrich?” “This is he. Who am I speaking with?” “Omigosh. My name is Leah.” “Hello, Lea... Read more
Phil Williams: Where merit goes to die
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary A friend of mine sent me a message the other day letting me know that I needed to read something. I’m glad I followed up on it because it was a direct... Read more