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Friendship Lodge 83 celebrated the birthday of Brother Jim Oakley

On August 1st Friendship Lodge 83  celebrated the birthday of Brother Jim Oakley. We would like to thank Masison Cook for the wonderful cake she baked for us.  

Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing During the Back-to-School Transition

Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing During the Back-to-School Transition  Special to the Press  As the new school year approaches, both parents and children can experience a mix of excitement and anxiety. The transition back to school...

Travel Advisory: U.S. Urges Caution for Visitors to Popular Caribbean Destination 

Travel Advisory: U.S. Urges Caution for Visitors to Popular Caribbean Destination  By: Sheila Duncan  Reporter    Dreaming of a Caribbean getaway? I know some of my friends and I would like to go on one for sure!! Imagine...

Community Connect: Ashton Cottingham

  In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to become disconnected from the heartbeat of your community. Yet, encouraging the growth of strong connections with local officials, leaders, and neighbors is not...

Alabama Residents Gain Early Access to State Park Reservations 

Alabama Residents Gain Early Access to State Park Reservations  By Sheila Duncan  Reporter  Alabama residents will soon have the advantage of making reservations for traditional campground accommodations (RV, modern, and primitive camping) at Alabama State Parks a...

Karleigh Foster Named New 2024 Little Miss Alabama Junior Miss 

Karleigh Foster Named New 2024 Little Miss Alabama Junior Miss    Special to the Press    The 2024 Little Miss Alabama State pageant was held at the Center of Arts in Pell City, Alabama on July 28, 2024....

Reading Corner: One by One by Frieda McFadden

One By One by Frieda McFadden  by Whitney Buzbee This book is a page-turner. I found myself not wanting to set the book down and as a result, I read this in just two days. If...

Laurence Meigs Olliff Obituary

Laurence Meigs Olliff of Centreville unexpectedly entered rest on July 16 in at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa. He had been in Tuscaloosa for medical treatment for the previous month. Larry, as he was known,...