SUMMARY: God’s Love Covenant Church in Morgan County is preparing to deliver hot Thanksgiving meals to needy families, starting preparations as early as 4:00 AM. Volunteer Michelle Matthews is among those helping for the church’s annual Thanksgiving celebration, highlighting the community’s need. Pastor Regina Willingham noted hundreds of volunteers and partnerships with Meals on Wheels and other nonprofits to prepare 100 meals featuring turkey, chicken, mac and cheese, and desserts. The ministry, founded by the late Reverend Richard Casa in 2019, continues to thrive under Pastor Willingham’s leadership, demonstrating the community’s commitment to serving those in need.

One of the longest standing ministries in Morgan County is preparing to deliver hot meals to families in need this Thanksgiving.

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SUMMARY: In Birmingham, Alabama, a surge in violence has led to numerous killings, impacting neighborhoods like Bush Hills, College Hills, East Lake, and critically, Inglenook, where nine murders have occurred. Longtime resident and neighborhood president Gwen Webb is in shock and emphasizes the area’s history of warmth and community. Recent murders, including a double homicide near the library, contribute to the community’s fear. Webb feels the neighborhood is being invaded by outside crime but is committed to restoring Inglenook’s peaceful reputation. Meanwhile, the East Lake neighborhood benefits from the Safe Streets Initiative, which has shielded it from similar violence.

Inglenook neighborhood hit by nine murders in 2024

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SUMMARY: As Alabama prepares for the 2025 legislative session, various bills have been introduced, covering key issues such as immigration, law enforcement, public school funding, and parental rights. Notable proposals include making police body cam footage public records, imposing penalties for not disclosing concealed weapons to law enforcement, and designating Election Day as a state holiday to enhance voter access. Additionally, a bill seeks to establish voting centers in each county to reduce long lines during elections. Another proposal mandates K-12 schools to play the national anthem weekly, whether by band or electronically.

Lawmakers are gearing up for the 2025 legislative session, and a slew of bills have been filed in the last month.

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