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Behind every struggling student, there’s often a family that needs support. Truancy — unexcused absences from school — can range from occasional misse...

As Montgomery continues to process the recent gun violence tragedy and many offer their thoughts and prayers, as a state lawmaker, I want to contribut...

When educators gather, there’s always something to learn, and this month our local Delta Kappa Gamma chapter, Alpha Upsilon, heard directly from the t...

China’s Xi Jinping appeared supremely confident at a recent military parade in Beijing with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. Xi’...

Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection — residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them ope...

Operation Christmas Child celebrates its 32nd year of sharing gifts and hope with children around the world. The program is coordinated by Samaritan’s...

As a new school year begins, the attention of parents, policymakers, and the public rightly turns to students. But if we are serious about improving s...

The Book Lovers Study Club held its first meeting of the 2025–26 club year Sept. 11 at Russellville First Methodist Church. President Gayle McAlister ...

My six-yearold triplets share a room and they just love to pile into the same bed at night. You can imagine that when a stomach bug sneaks in, it leve...

The Cultura Garden Club held its first meeting of the year. President Cheri McCain presided. She provided information on projects and programs for the...