Raygun Busch, vocalist of the band Chat Pile, shares how music can be a powerful tool for social change. The group’s lyrics tackle topics like homelessness and other injustices, all while deciding how best to convey the urgency of these issues in either unmistakably direct or more poetic ways.
Butler County Extension Director Sharlean Briggs has been named Alabama’s 2026 County Extension Director of the Year, honored for her leadership, service, and Extension programming. This recognition showcases her dedication to innovative and impactful community work.
At just 24, Cheyenne Stevens officially becomes Madison’s town manager on July 1, after serving in an interim capacity since April. Her focus is on ensuring the continued, effective operation of town affairs.
The former owner of Bobcat Trail’s golf course in North Port is challenging a planned foreclosure sale, determined to keep the property from slipping out of reach. New details remain scarce, but the dispute shows little sign of ending anytime soon.
A pre-dawn blaze swept through a Franklin residence, leaving it destroyed. Officials say the home on Old Mercer Road was reduced to rubble before the fire could be contained.
The CAN Council’s Feb. 26 event promises a festive evening with live and silent auctions and a southern-inspired menu. Funds raised will support crucial child advocacy programs, ensuring that local children receive the resources they need.
In a decisive blow to illegal drug activity, Wilmington police arrested two suspects after a targeted narcotics operation led officers to seize crack cocaine and marijuana. Authorities say this swift intervention underscores the department’s commitment to public safety.
Employees at Bryn Mawr-based Essential Utilities Inc. raised more than $1.27 million through company-wide efforts to support hunger relief in nine states. A combination of the company’s 2025–2026 United Way campaign and its Fall for Food drive fueled this remarkable philanthropic success.
After honing his craft behind bars, Ta-Raj Benness is now teaching it to others through his Just In-Time Barber Academy in Superior, Wisconsin. The academy reflects his unwavering determination to turn a difficult past into a positive future.
A southwestern Illinois veteran, who once served in Vietnam, remains committed to helping fellow servicemen and women. His efforts salute the enduring power of gratitude and support, illuminating what it means to serve long after a war ends.
