Daniel Ray Peer, age 62, was born on December 23, 1961 and passed away on January 24, 2024. He was born in Moline, IL and attended Geneseo High School. He was preceded in death by his parent... Read more
Hon. Joseph J. Jasper, died on February 3, 2024. He was born in Wheeling West Virginia, on July 16, 1927. After two separate stints in the United States Navy, with which he served during bot... Read more
By Ken Lass There is an issue out there that continues to divide us, just as it has for centuries. You would think, in an enlightened society such as ours, we would have progressed past it... Read more
Larry Coleman, 71, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Birmingham, Al. Larry was born on August 12, 1952 in Birmingham, AL, to Layron Coleman and Sadie Marie Coleman. Larry graduated from Ta... Read more
Billy Joe “Bill” Burnham, 92, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama. Bill Burnham was born on October 13, 1931, in Birmingham, AL, to Joseph Capers Burnh... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Newspapers have a smell. If you’re lucky enough to find a newspaper in our digital world, you’ll notice the smell first. Fresh newsprint paper.... Read more
Bradley Hagerman, 69, passed away suddenly on Dec. 16, 2023. Predeceased by his parents, Marvin Hagerman and Betty (Martin) Hagerman, and sister, Kimberly Ryan. He leaves behind a dear siste... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What safety tips can you recommend for older drivers? My 86-year-old mother, who still drives herself, had a fender bender last month and I worry about her s... Read more
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources When I reflect on my 30-plus years of covering the outdoors in Alabama, several people who influenced and contribute... Read more
Sean of the South: The Dancers
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The old man showed up to visit his granddaughter in the pediatric oncology wing of the hospital. It was late. He took the elevator and got a fe... Read more