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John Thomas “JT” McMillan Jr. Obituary

John Thomas McMillan Jr. (“JT”) passed away peacefully at his home on January 19, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on December 18, 1942 in Brent, Alabama, he was a graduate of Bibb...

Honoring 2024 Nursing Apprentice Graduates at Bibb Medical Center 

Honoring 2024 Nursing Apprentice Graduates at Bibb Medical Center  By Savannah Logan  (Photos courtesy of Porfirio Solórzano, Shelton State Community College, Coordinator of Visual Communication)  Bibb Medical Center proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its 2024 nursing apprentice...

Hymn History: A Mighty Fortress is Our God  

A Mighty Fortress is Our God   Hymn History   By Savannah Logan     Martin Luther’s life was steeped in music, a gift he carried from his childhood into his profound theological contributions. Growing up, he often heard his mother...

The Miracle League of Bibb County Opens Registration for 2025 Season 

The Miracle League of Bibb County Opens Registration for 2025 Season  By Savannah Logan  The Miracle League of Bibb County has announced that registration for its 2025 season is now open! Families are encouraged to register...

Community Connect: Judge Craig Cargile

  Bench Marks: Behind the Gavel with Judge Craig Cargile  By Sheila Duncan  This week's Community Connect features someone who wears many hats—and perhaps even robes! Meet Craig Cargile: a devoted husband, father, Judge, and even a...

Pawsitive Hearts of Perry County: A Community United for Stray Animals 

Pawsitive Hearts of Perry County: A Community United for Stray Animals  By Stephanie Williams     Special to the Press      In the heart of Perry County, Alabama, a group of compassionate citizens has come together to make a difference...

Cahaba Riverkeeper and Volunteers Meet for Trail Maintenance at Piper Mine

Cahaba Riverkeeper and volunteers met on the morning of Saturday, 1/18, with loppers and rakes to maintain the trail at Piper Mine to ensure accessibility for the upcoming busy months while the Cahaba Lilies...

Bibb County Superintendent Announces Changes for Fifth Grade Placement and Car Rider Line Improvements 

Bibb County Superintendent Announces Changes for Fifth Grade Placement and Car Rider Line Improvements  By Savannah Logan   Bibb County Superintendent Kevin Cotner has announced a significant shift in the school system's structure, moving fifth-grade students back...