Summer first-aid scrape kit can be a lifesaver or those inevitable bumps, bruises and blisters. Keep your family’s kit in a waterproof case and an easily accessible place, such as your car, cool bag or home first-aid cabinet. Make sure to keep ...

As temperatures soar during the summer months, many homeowners nd themselves relying heavily on air conditioning to stay cool. Comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of high energy bills, however. With a few smart strategies and routine maint...

From summer holidays and pool parties to spontaneous backyard barbecues with friends and neighbors, the hottest season of the year brings people together. When it’s your turn to host, make the most of the occasion by setting up your space to ma...

Ralph Alvin Sheffield, 81, of Pine Hill, died June 28, 2025 at his home. He was born March 9, 1944 in Selma, to Harry Virgil Sheffield and Mary Harper Sheffield. He was a retired paper mill worker and a member of the Pine Hill Chapel of the Apo...

Opal Dixon McVay was born Sept. 27, 1934 in Dickinson, at the home of her parents, the late Bobbie Lee Gates and Inez Gates. Opal passed away June 25, 2025 in Mobile, in the presence of her adoring family. During that span of 90 years, she beca...