Over 750,000 Alabamians will lose critical food assistance
The Department of Human Resources said Monday it would suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1
By: Anna Barnett, Alabama Reflector
More than 750 000 Alabamians almost half of them children will lose critical food assistance on Saturday November 1, 2025
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) said Monday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended on Saturday The suspension of the 100% federallyfunded program comes on the 26th day of the government shutdown Alabama DHR was notified of the suspension on Friday evening
See SNAP, p 6
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
By Josh Moon, Alabama Political Reporter
Alabama State University and MacKenzie Scott
It s been a good few days for Alabama State University
After trouncing in-state rival Alabama A&M in the Magic City Classic on Saturday ASU president Quinton Ross announced in a letter to alumni on Monday that the school was the recipient of a $38 million donation from Mackenzie Scott Scott the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has gifted billions of dollars in recent years to various organizations and universities, and she has been particularly generous to historically Black colleges and universities
See Mackenzie Scott, p 6
Halloween Parade canceled in Chicago because ICE is still deploying tear gas and ‘running wild’
By Zack Linly, NewsOne
Immigrants protest ICE in Chicago
Today’s report on the ongoing situation in Chicago where Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents keep running wild like rabid dogs off their leashes, and residents keep responding by, well, not having it at all seems to be getting worse as clashes intensify between agents protesters and often people who were just trying to get to work or school
See ICE, p 6
The clash: Museum Advocates vs The Smithsonian Board of Regents
By April Ryan, NNPA White House Correspondent
Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D C
Today is an all-day board meeting for the Smithsonian Regents Advocates and lawyers are advocating for this quarterly meeting to save over a million artifacts and specimens, particularly at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
See Museum vs Smithsonian, p 6
Gr eene County Commission pr ovides $240,000
By John Zippert, Co-Publisher and Editor
In a special meeting on October 23, 2025, the Greene County Commission approved a loan/grant combination of $240 000 in financial assistance to the Greene County Health System (GCHS), which includes the hospital nursing home and physician’s clinic
The healthcare system has been challenged by many financial problems over the past decade The monthly revenues have not been sufficient to cover all expenses of the GCHS for the past three years “We have had to juggle bills for a while to keep operating and we have come to the end of the line An IRS lien at the beginning of September took all our reserves and some funds we
were holding to pay other bills Last week, Blue Cross-Blue Shield which provides health insurance for our employees cancelled our policy saying we owed $60,000 for two months – September and October said Dr Marcia Pugh, GCHS Administrator The income of the GCHS has been also affected by low reimbursement rates from Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance The failure of the State of Alabama to expand Medicaid to persons making less that 135% of poverty level income has resulted in 40% of the people in Greene County, most who are working at low wages, not to have any health insurance coverage This has meant that the facilities of GCHS giving increasing “uncompensated
care , which adds to the facilities operating deficits
The uncertainty of the impact of future cuts in Medicaid, Medicare and other health care benefits casts a shadow over the future financial progress of the organization
John Zippert, Board Chair of the GCHS requested that Garria Spencer Chair of the Greene County Commission consider advancing to the healthcare system $100 000 from the 4 mil advalorem property tax funds , that the county collects for the hospital Taxpayers are starting to pay their 2025 property taxes as of October 1, 2025, and will pay over the next four months Spencer checked with the County’s Legal Counsel and called the special meeting for the Commission to discuss and act
on the request The Commission approved the $100 000 advance to be used to pay Blue Cross-Blue Shield to reinstate the employee health insurance and to pay other bills including payroll The Commission also approved transferring $40,000 of Opioid Lawsuit Settlement funds to the GCHS At the suggestion of Commissioner Tennyson Smith, the Commission also approved granting $100 000 to GCHS from the Commission s Bingo Funds That resolution was amended by Commissioner Roshanda Summerville for $50 000 to be used for an audit and the remaining $50,000 to pay other bills, when the GCHS presents a list of bills owed
See Commission, p 7
Hank Sander s r eaches 2000 Sketches, all printed in the Greene County Democrat
A special gala was held for Senator Hank Sanders marking the dual celebrations of his Sketches #2000 and his 83rd Birthday (Oct 28) The event was held Saturday October 25 2025 in Selma in the Hank Sanders Technology Building on the campus of Wallace Community College The first Sketches a column which was originally named Senate Sketches, was produced
April 23, 1987 when Hank Sanders was in his first term in the Alabama State Senate Sanders produced Sketches 2000 consecutive weeks since that date and all Sketches have been printed in the Greene County Democrat newspaper Even as Hank Sanders traveled the world during those 38 years he wrote his Sketches column and got it to the Democrat in a timely manner
ar r ests
On October 10, 2025, the Eutaw Police Department arrested Asherae Pollard and Sonya Evans, both of Mississippi, for theft of property 4th degree
On October 19 the Greene County Sheriff Department arrested Michael Merritt, 42, of Clinton, AL, for failure to appear burglary 3rd degree On October 21, Bennetta Williams, 48, of Boligee, AL, was arrested for harassment She was released on a $1 000 bond Lynn Finch 67 of Forkland, AL, was arrested on October 21 for assault 2nd degree
The Eutaw Police Department reported the following incidents 10/20 - Wilburn Leavelle
reported theft of property 3rd degree 10/20 - William R Javone reported leaving the scene of an accident 10/21 - J'kia Carpenter reported unlawful breaking and entering 2nd degree 10/22 - Tedra Fountain reported unlawful breaking and entering 2nd degree 10/22 - Shaniqua Mayes reported unlawful breaking and entering 2nd degree 10/22 - Edward Hutton, Jr reported harassment 10/22 - Melvin Corners Jr reported unauthorized use of a vehicle 10/24 - Cheryl Dawe reported found property
10/25 - Sandra Williams reported property damage 10/25 - Alexandra Price
Although Sketches is frequently published or carried in other media outlets, only the Greene County Democrat newspaper can boast of printing all 2000 issues Hank Sanders Sketches is storytelling at its best It captures life in the Black Belt, in Alabama, in this nation and the world His Sketches lifts family and community in struggle and in joy; it lifts youth striving for self esteem and their place in community; it lifts the politics of healthcare sufficient food, quality education, voting rights and an endangered democracy As Hanks writes about his journey he is sharing the stories of many We can always find ourselves and our situations in his Sketches
See 2000 Sketches, p 3
Law Enfor cement r epor ts five
reported assault 10/26 - Vera Edwards reported domestic violence harassment The Greene County Sheriff Department reported the following incidents 10/20 - DelMarshea Cheatem reported theft of property 2nd degree Item Stolen: Taurus G2C Blue 9MM valued at $300
10/20 - Tony Cherry, Jr , reported criminal mischief 2nd degree Item Damaged: Four mobile home windows valued at $900; Samsung 55” Television valued at $400; Microwave valued at $50;
10/21- Tiffany Sturdivant reported
10/21- Tommy Braxton Jr , reported interference with custody The Greene County Sheriff Department reported the following bonds 10/22 - RoMelviyon Finch was released on a bond of $10 000 for burglary 3rd degree and $40,000 for robbery 1st degree 10/22
Gala celebr ates Hank’s 83r d Bir thday
Senator Hank Sanders at celebration of his 2000 Sketches; John and Carol Zippert acknowledged for publishing all 2000 Sketches in the weekly Greene County Democrat
Carol’s Notes
They call it
Indian Summer
Indian Summer
When the early days of Fall are toasty warm and the evenings bring a cooling lull. Still we hesitate to discard summer duds for the trappings of approaching winter We relish that in-between climatic phase that carries football season, homecoming and parades
They call it
Indian Summer
And we think of red and gold leaves and browning grass.
The sunshine’s more congenial if we could keep hurricanes at bay
They call it Indian Summer
Harvest time, time to gather and reap the benefits of half a year of tilling and sowing and chopping
They call it Indian Summer
And we should reflect on the first people of this land who, willing to share their fruits, welcomed newcomersinvaders who notedly had come to confiscate.
They call it Indian SummerThe early days of a People's Fall.
Carol Prejean Zippert
Calendar--
The Greene County Comission will hold a special call meeting this Saturday. November 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the William M. Branch Courthouse
Inaugural Ceremony for Mayor-Elect
Corey Cockrell and the Eutaw City Council will be Monday, November 3, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., on the Rev. Thomas E. Gilmore Historical Courthouse Lawn 101 Tuscaloosa Street, Eutaw, Alabama 35462
-Job Openingin the Apprasial Office at the Greene County Courthouse Must have computer skills and good math skills
Application and job description can be pick up from Brenda Burke On Commission side of Courthouse
Dead line is November 5th at 4 p m
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2000 Sketches
Family and community celebrating Senator Sanders reaching 2000 Sketches consecutive weeks since 1987
The 2000 Sketches and Birthday celebration organized by Hank s wife Attorney Faya Rose Toure, lent itself to myriad forms of appreciation for Senator Sanders and his unwavering persistence and dedication to his mission Dr Carol P Zippert, who gave remarks on the occasion stated that Hank often says he is a vessel through which blessings
flow “Hank is a vessel filled with god’s blessingsa vessel that in turn fills our vessels, she said Hank s grandchildren noted, as did others, that each Sketches has a theme that is carries throughout then column The young folk presented a powerpoint focusing on some of Sketches’ themes and asked their Granddaddy, What inspired that
particular theme ” Hank’s responsive wisdom embraced use all
The gala featured music, excerpts from a play Attorney Toure is writing and good food
Youth leaders were recognized; gifts were distributed This was a joyful occasion
St. John Ba ptist Chur ch hosts
St John Baptist Church, Eutaw, AL, held its Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Program, Sunday, October 26, 2025 Ms Daisy Hutton and Ms. Sara Simpson, who are cancer survivors and thrivers were the coordinators. For nearly four decades now, the country has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is breast cancer awareness month; know your body, know your family history; get exercise daily for at least 30 minutes, eat healthy meals with colorful fruits and vegetable, keep stress levels down, relax sometime, enjoy nature, be your own best friendtake yourself for a walk. Early detection saves lives, ask your health care provider about age appropriate screenings and follow through Did you know men can get breast cancer also? Cancer have no respect of age, race nor gender, so take care of yourself; stop smoking, limit alcohol intake, laugh a little and take time to enjoy the seasons of the year. Even with cancer, there is Hope. Early detection is the best Protection. Church Pastor is Rev. Michael Lavender.
Community Ser vice Pr og r am of West Ala bama
east Cancer and Domestic
and Shirley Robinson
Community Service of West Alabama celebrates Cancer Domestic Violence Awareness Month Our goal throughout the month is to increase awareness of the disease and stress the importance of mammograms as the best tool to screen for breast cancer, the second most common type of cancer among women.” October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989 Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims
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V iolence Awar eness Month
Shown above Jennifer Watkins
Shown above Daisy Hutton and Sara Simpson
Phone: 205-372-3373
Fax: 205-372-2243
In Louisiana v. Callais, Supr eme Cour t holds the fate of Voting Rights in its hands
By Marc Morial, President and CEO, National
Urban
League
( Tr i c e E d n e y Wi re c o m ) -
“This act flows from a clear and simple wrong Its only purpose is to right that wrong Millions of Americans are denied the right to vote because of their color This law will ensure them the right to vote The wrong is one which no American, in his heart, can justify The right is one which no American, true to our principles, can deny - President Lyndon B Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1964
The Supreme Court holds the future of America in its hands this week It gets to decide whether this is a nation that serves a great many or only the voices of a select few It is going to determine if we are charting a path towards fulfilling our promise of liberty justice and the pursuit of happiness for all, or backsliding to a dark past where a racial caste system denied the right to vote to millions of Americans based on the color of their skin
That is what is at the heart of Louisiana v Callais a case that will decide the legality of a Congressional map that adequately reflects the population of the same state where the very same court declared segregation legal just over a century ago in Plessy v Ferguson
In Louisiana v Callais a group of "non-African American" voters is decrying that a newly created district in 2024 that allotted for two majority African American Congressional districts two of six which directly reflects the state's Black population discriminates against them
Civil rights groups argue that the new district is lawful under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1964 (VRA) For those of you unfamiliar with Section 2 it allows for legal action
We don’t hate America — but we don’t tr ust it either
By Julianne Malveaux (TriceEdneyWire com) -
We don’t hate America We built America Brick by brick, cotton bale by cotton bale, invention by invention, we shaped this nation while it denied our humanity Our ancestors sowed its fields, cleaned its houses, fought its wars, and fueled its economy If we hated America we would have left long ago or let it collapse under the weight of its own hypocrisy But love and hate are not opposites here The opposite of hate is trust, and trust is something America has never truly earned from Black folks
against state entities, including states, counties, and municipalities, on the following factors:
• The history of official voting-related discrimination in the state or political subdivision
The extent to which voting in the elections of the state or political subdivision is racially polarized
• The extent to which the state of political subdivision has used voting practices or procedures that tend to enhance the opportunity for discrimination against the minority group, such as extensive election districts, majority-vote requirements, and prohibitions against ballot voting
• The exclusion of members of the minority group from candidate slating processes;
• The extent to which minority group members bear the effects of discrimination in areas such as education employment and health hinders their ability to participate effectively in the political process
• The use of overt or subtle racial appeals in political campaigns; and
• The extent to which members of the minority group have been elected to public office in the jurisdiction
Let's look at the history of Louisiana, a state that allowed generations of poll taxes, literacy tests, racebased terror, and again Plessy v Ferguson to mar its past; the state has a history of voting discrimination
It is also clear that favoring a Congressional map that concentrates political power in a party that has demonstrated that the needs of working-class and poor Louisianans who are disproportionately Black don't matter is also a violation
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04) has presided over a Congress that has passed a massive spending bill that provided one of the most significant wealth transfers in American history from the poor to the wealthy while slashing Medicaid and SNAP benefits
See Marc Morial, p 5
a country that too often confuses our survival with its generosity
Consider the No Kings rallies last week Millions Black, brown, white young and old marched to reject creeping authoritarianism The name said it plainly: No Kings No man above the law Yet critics dismissed the protests as un-American, radical, even “Marxist ” The Speaker of the House called demonstrators a hate-America mob
That’s rich What could be more American than dissent? What could be more patriotic than demanding that power answer to the people?
Dr Martin Luther King
Jr in Why We Can’t Wait wrote that Black people had waited more than three hundred years for our constitutional and Godgiven rights ” and that “justice too long delayed is justice denied He warned against the narcotic of gradualism the idea that freedom would come “on the wheels of inevitability
King s words still sting because they still fit We are still told to wait wait for equity wait for reform wait for America to catch up with its conscience But as King said, “This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off
children to believe in possibility even as we teach them to be cautious Our relationship with America is like that of a family member who keeps letting you down you don’t walk away easily but you stop lending them money without collateral The truest patriots are those willing to critique their country because they believe it can live up to its promise Black people have always done that work We ve kept faith not in America s perfection, but in its potential That faith is not trust it’s hope And hope is far stronger than blind trust
Every generation of Black people has been asked to prove our patriotism We’ve marched bled and died for freedoms we were rarely allowed to enjoy From Crispus Attucks to the Tuskegee Airmen our loyalty has been tested questioned and betrayed The nation that celebrates “liberty and justice for all” has always added an invisible asterisk next to for all So, no we don t hate America But we’ve learned to be cautious with
When Black people raise our voices our love for this nation is called hatred When Colin Kaepernick knelt to protest police violence they said he disrespected the flag When Fannie Lou Hamer said she was “sick and tired of being sick and tired ” they called her divisive When today s marchers chant No Kings, they re labeled enemies of democracy when in fact they re its last defenders
Our mistrust of America isn’t born of cynicism; it’s born of experience From redlining to racial profiling from voter suppression to environmental racism, this nation has given us every reason to be wary Trust is not a constitutional guarantee it s a social contract And America has broken that contract repeatedly
Economically, the ledger is staggering White wealth in the United States is roughly six to seven times that of Black wealth a gap created by stolen labor, discriminatory lending, and a tax code tilted toward the comfortable Black women, the backbone of this economy, still earn barely 64 cents for every dollar paid to white men
Yet we re asked to believe in the fairness of a system designed to exclude us
Politically our votes are courted but our needs are often ignored Every election season brings promises, yet when it’s time for legislation on housing healthcare childcare or reparations the urgency fades We don’t hate America for that inconsistency; we simply refuse to be naïve about it
Still, we remain We teach, write, vote, build, and dream We raise our
Let s be clear: we don t hate America, and we resent the accusation We are the conscience of America We march to keep it honest, not tear it down We protest because protest is the path to transformation We march because we understand that freedom is not free Protest is the price we pay for a better society Trust must be earned And in the words of 40th President Ronald Reagan trust but verify This administration has verified the many reasons we don’t trust our country The hateful rhetoric toward protestors widens not narrows the trust gap
Dr Julianne Malveaux is an economist and author based in Washington DC Juliannemalveaux com
W hen the Blues hit home: W hy Famil y Values r equir e Famil y Wa ges
By Ben Jealous
(TriceEdneyWire com) -
The old blues singer had it right: When a lady gets the blues, she hangs her head and cries When a man gets the blues, he grabs the train and rides ”
The relationship between poverty and family breakdown has always been undeniable
For decades conservatives have rightly sounded the alarm about family breakdown declining marriage rates, rising single parenthood, children without stable households
Strong families are the foundation of strong communities But here’s what we need to be honest about: You cannot build strong families on poverty
wages
The past year has made this undeniable Grocery prices remain high Rent keeps climbing Childcare costs are crushing families
MIT’s Living Wage Calculator shows even the cheapest county in America now requires $33 82 per hour for a modest twoparent household to cover basics Against a $7 25 federal minimum wage, families are drowning
Here s what America literally cannot afford to forget: This year, videos went viral across MAGA social media claiming Donald Trump would raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour The videos were false Trump never made that promise But their popularity revealed something crucial: even Trump s base
knows the current wage system is broken When working-class Americans across the political spectrum are that hungry for higher wages, it s time we stopped treating this as partisan and started treating it as a family crisis
So let’s imagine the President of the United States was actually willing to establish a family-sustaining wage What would happen?
Marriages would increase Geoffrey McAdam in Indiana works full-time earning just under $47,000 a year and can’t afford independent housing, much less support a family Research shows when male wages decline marriage rates plummet not because values changed but because men like Geoffrey don t feel they can fulfill the provider role Financial stress is the number one cause of divorce With family-sustaining wages, couples could weather emergencies instead of one car repair destroying their marriage Fathers could be present Men working multiple jobs miss Little League games, homework help, dinner conversations Men like Geoffrey who can’t afford housing delay fatherhood altogether When fathers earn family-sustaining wages they can work one job and actually be there
Children would thrive When parents aren t working 60-80 hours just to survive, they re home Research shows minimum wage increases improve children’s health outcomes, educational achievement, and emotional wellbeing Child neglect reports drop not because parents suddenly improve but because they have resources and capacity to care properly
Mothers could actually mother Anneliese Jackson works in an Elgin restaurant earning $9 an hour
after eight years alongside single mothers who miss their children s childhoods working exhausting shifts With $30 an hour in Chicago, those mothers could work one job, be home for dinner, help with homework The impossible childcare math
$10,000$15 000 per year per child versus $15 080 annual earnings at $7 25/hour would finally work
Communities would strengthen When workers have money in their pockets, they spend it locally Church attendance increases when parents have Sundays off Volunteer rates rise Little League teams get coaches
Taxpayers would save $65 billion annually Right nwe subsidize corporate payrolls through food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance That s corporate welfare A $25 federal minimum wage, phased in gradually, would reduce government dependency dramatically
Workers would regain dignity Luisa Powell worked Kentucky restaurants nearly a decade at $2 13 an hour, often not even reaching minimum wage with tips She didn t know her employer was required to make up the difference
The Math Is Simple
If the minimum wage had kept pace with both inflation and increases in corporate productivity since 1968, it would be $25 today Workers haven t gotten less productive corporations have gotten vastly more profitable while wages stagnated And with AI poised to drive corporate productivity dramatically higher over the next five years that gap will only widen unless we act now
The Path Forward Polling shows 55% of voters in swing congressional districts support $25 minimum wage In Chicago 70% support $30
This crosses party lines because the struggle crosses party lines
The Living Wage for All coalition is proposing a family-sustaining wage phased in over several years to give businesses time to adjust with large corporations reaching $25$30 faster and additional time for small businesses The proposal includes training, technical assistance, and grants, loans, and tax credits to help small businesses make the transition End all subminimum wages, including the subminimum wage for tipped workers still just $2 13
Those viral MAGA videos weren t really about Trump They were about working families desperate for wages that actually support family life Geoffrey McAdam put it bluntly: while “corrupt elected officials, lobbyists, and corporate suits get to line their pockets those not in high positions of power continue to suffer He s right that both Democrat and Republican leaders have failed working families on this issue
But what’s clear is that voters in both parties are eager for their leaders to do better The question is whether we’ll finally listen
Ben Jealous is a former national president of the NAACP and a professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania
The minimum wage used to be a family wage One earner could support a household buy a modest home raise children That was America working as designed
Mar c Morial
The same bill slashed the environmental protections in a state home to Cancer Alley, a 150-mile stretch of oil refineries and chemical plants through majority African American communities And make no mistake striking down Section 2 won't stop at disenfranchisement in Louisiana In the last two, North Carolina, Missouri, and Texas have been directed to redraw their state maps to increase Republican seats in the House of Representatives Gutting section 2 of the VRA is not only a disgrace but an assault on the 15th Amendment the Constitution, and what it means to live in America itself If this is a nation where every American should have the right to freedom and to have a voice in the future of this country then we must call out when the highest court in the land chooses to silence large swaths of us based on the color of our skin and our beliefs
Senate Sketches #2001.....by Hank Sander s It was a Powerful Celebration.
It was a powerful celebration I will remember it for as long as I live or still able to remember The Power of the Celebration lifts and carries me It was a powerful celebration
This is an attack on Black voting power, an attack on Black America and an attack on the future of American Democracy
Dear Senior Citizens:
Once again we have come to this incredibly special time of the year in which we celebrate and appreciate the birth of Jesus Christ During this Yuletide Season, we reach out to be a blessing to Senior Citizens
On behalf of the Greene County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, we would like to extend an invitation to Senior Citizens who are 65 years of age and older to our Annual Christmas Celebration, to be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11:00 a m at Eutaw Activity Center, 107 Harris Avenue, Eutaw, Alabama
Your presence will be immensely appreciated, and it will set the mood for our Holiday Celebration If you plan to participate in the Annual Christmas Celebration, please call Shirley Ezell at (205) 496-0882 by December 1, 2025 Incidentally, a festive meal will be served, and door prizes will be given away
Sincerely yours,
Phillis Branch-Belcher Chapter President
Mrs Shirley Ezell Program Chairperson
We Are Preparing to Launch Project Holiday Express
It is once again time to celebrate joy and essences of the holiday season! At the Greene County Department of Human Resources, we are thrilled to assist those in need, and we wish to share that enthusiasm with you We kindly ask you to take a moment from your hectic schedule to adopt a family in need Any contribution will be immensely appreciated
If you wish to donate non-perishable food, toys, or clothing (only new items please), we would be happy to accept them We are situated at 36 Park Street in Eutaw, AL
If you wish to make a financial contribution, you can either deliver it in person to the Greene County DHR or send a check made out to the Greene County Department of Human Resources at the following address: P O Box 311 Eutaw, AL 35462
For additional information, please reach out to Kimberly Tyree, Rebecca Pendergrass or Yolanda Young at 205-372-0500 Wilson Morgan, LICSW/PIP
I was touched in so many ways I was touched in my heart I was touched in my spirit I was touched in my mind I was touched in my joy I was touched in my embarrassment I was touched in my humility I was touched in my remembrance I was touched in my thankfulness I was touched in my appreciation I was touched in my gratefulness I was just touched It was a powerful celebration
The event was a community appreciation for the writing and publishing of 2000 Sketches one each week for nearly 40 years without missing a single week Yes, they threw in my eighty-third birthday, which is today October 28 Yes, some threw in my Senate and other service over these many years It all came together in a special way It was a powerful celebration
There were so many things expressed by so many in so many ways Of course there were verbal remarks A few even made speeches There were skits There were songs and music There were awards and gifts (all monetary gifts go to the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute) There were silent prayers as well as prayers spoken out loud Some spoke only with their presence, with the looks in their eyes the nod of their heads, the smiles on their lips It was a powerful celebration
I cannot capture all that was said and done during the celebration I hesitate to name names out of concern that I will leave out persons that should not be left out
Everyone at the celebration, whether in person or by Zoom was and is very much appreciated It was a powerful celebration
Let me stop and share how the celebration was put on I asked my dear wife, Faya Rose Toure, to organize the celebration She has so much experience with celebrations She asked me what I wanted I told her that she had a free hand to organize it as she saw fit It was a powerful celebration
I knew Faya would utilize songs and music and food and stories and friends and children I did not anticipate that she would also make the celebration of the 2000 Sketches a celebration of my 83rd birthday as well I should have anticipated that move I did not anticipate that she would make this celebration a fundraiser for the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute as well I don’t want to give the impression that she did not mention the birthday and the fundraiser for the Voting Rights Museum as part of the celebration because she did I did not want to veto these additional things because I had given her a free hand But it all came together in a unique and joyful and powerful way It was a powerful celebra-
tion I was touched by the presentations of my grandchildren Two flew in from Washington, D C One came from Atlanta Others came from locations in Selma Their presentation was a surprise to me and to Faya They selected certain passages from different Sketches and asked me questions about it I was touched by the time and effort they must have put into preparing this presentation Every question was truly meaningful I responded as best I could I was also touched by my son Kindaka Sanders’ poem and the words and presence of my daughters Malika and Ainka It was a powerful celebration
I was touched by the prayer of Pastor John Grayson His words were a testimony I was touched by the words of Dr Carol Prejean Zippert who did the occasion She declared me our spiritual leader I was touched by the words of my Sister Fannie McKenzie who among other things, expressed appreciation for something Faya and I did more than 50 years ago It was a powerful celebration I was touched by the words of Former Alabama State Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little who clearly remembered the very first Sketches he read more than 25 years ago He also shared his perception of my leadership So did Former Alabama State Senate President Pro Tem Lowell Barron and Senator Ted Little Dave White of the Governor ’s office shared his appreciation and analysis of Sketches There was John Zippert who has read and helped publish all 2000 Sketches I was touched by the words of Sharon Wheeler who was Chief of Staff for the Senate President Pro Tem and has read more than twothirds of all Sketches, and proofed nearly as many She helped with Sketches when others were out of pocket It was a powerful celebration
There were so many private words like those from my sister by marriage Ella Sanders, my friends and coworkers Josephine Curtis and Dr Margaret Hardy and my friend Dr Rhoda Johnson and our friend of nearly 60 years Ruby Roy Wharton I also received written and phone messages from many including Lonnetta Gaines There were so many It was a Powerful Celebration
I was more than thankful I was thankful for everyone who contributed to this special celebration However, I was more than thankful to some; I was grateful I was grateful to Faya and those who helped her in organizing the celebration It meant so much It was a powerful celebration
I was also grateful to several persons who assisted with Sketches in special ways over extended periods of time I gave them awards The first award went to Dr Carol Prejean Zippert and John Zippert They made certain that every one of the 2000 Sketches were published in The Greene County Demo-
crat Newspaper Dr Zippert also proofed Sketches for the first 15 or more years It was a powerful celebration I was also grateful to Sharon Wheeler for proofing Sketches for 20 some years The second award went to her I was grateful to Gloria Pompey for typing Sketches for 33 years She was not present but an award is waiting for her I think she is in Michigan because her brother transitioned and her sister was in the hospital The fourth award went to Josephine Curtis who fills in every time Gloria has been out of pocket I was so grateful I am thankful to Karen Jackson who stepped up to type Sketches when Gloria retired on May 31, 2025 It was a powerful celebration I carry the celebration in my Heart I carry the celebration in my spirit This celebration carries me It was a powerful celebration
Now on to the Daily Diary
SATURDAY, October 18, 2025 I was in my office before 7:00 a m where I handled several matters I participated in the Alabama New South Coalition Convention and attended the No Kings March at the foot of Selma s Edmund Pettus Bridge but had to leave early because of stomach trouble I was unable to go to an event in Birmingham recognizing the Juneteenth Celebration Among others, I communicated with the following: Alabama State School Board Member Dr Tonya Chestnut; New South Officials Shelley Fearson, Everette Wass, and Sylvia Fitts; Josephine Curtis, Marilyn Cosby, Jahmal Sanders Twanya Dixon, Yomi Goodall and Khadijah Ishaq of Selma; Former Alabama State Senator Malika Sanders Fortier; Alabama State Senator Vivian Davis Figures; and Ainka Jackson of the Selma Center for Nonviolence and the Bridge Crossing Jubilee
SUNDAY – I hosted the Sunday School Lesson with Faya Rose Toure on Z105 3 FM Radio Station and Facebook Live attended an unveiling of a painting of Voting Rights legends Amelia Boynton and Samuel Boynton and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Sharon Wheeler of Montgomery, Betty Strong Boynton of Selma; Selma Councilwoman Janie Thomas; and Newly Elected Selma Mayor Johnny Moss Jr
MONDAY – I traveled to Montgomery handled several matters, returned to Selma and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Ollion “Trell” Wright of Alexander City whose mother passed; Montgomery Businessman Frank Jenkins; Lonnetta Gaines of Florida; Green County School Board members Leo Branch, Veronica Richardson, Carrie Dancy Robert Dixon and Brandon Merri-
weather; and Green County Interim School Superintendent Darryl Aikerson
TUESDAY – I traveled to Montgomery returned to Selma, handled many matters and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Greene County Chief School Finance Officer Marquita Lennon; Dorothy Hullet of Lowndes County; Jonathan Raulston of Birmingham; Selma University President Dr Standford Angion; Dallas County School Superintendent Dr Corey Jones; and Jason Copeland of Gadsden
WEDNESDAY – I handled many matters participated in a conference call chaired meetings and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Former Alabama State Senator Harri Ann Smith on her husband’s birthday; Brenda Page Ward of Birmingham; Kimberly Iglesias of Dallas, Texas; and Geraldine Wofford and Karen Jones of Selma
THURSDAY – I handled many matters traveled to Montgomery, returned to Selma, attended a meeting of the Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority traveled to Marion, returned to Selma and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Retired College President Dr James Mitchell; Cynthia Ross of Detroit; Steve Thomason of Montgomery; Talladega Businessman Roger Sims; Askhari Little of Washington D C ; Colonel Ryan Corrigan, Amos Moore, Retired Judge Kim Ballard and County Commissioner Connell Towns all of the Craig Field Authority; Marion Councilmen Jeremy Arrington Tommy L Kennie, Charles Sanders, Willie Jackson Jefferson K Nail; and Marion Mayor Dexter Hinton and City Clerk-Treasurer Laura Hinton
FRIDAY – I handled many matters and worked into the night Among others I communicated with the following: Ruby Roy Wharton of Memphis, Tennessee; Rick Howard of Montgomery; Lena Wafford of Tuscaloosa by way of Hale County; and Dr Charles Lett of Selma;
EPILOGUE – Celebrations are multi-dimensional They lift persons They lift events They lift community They lift memories They lift history The 2000 Sketches celebration lifted all that and more including me I am grateful It was a powerful celebration
EarthTalk® From the Editors of EThe Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: What’s new regarding more efficient batteries that can help usher in a new age of renewable energy?
-- Paul Beckman, Marion, OH
Batteries are everywhere in your phone, your car even the artificial organs that many depend on for life But behind this universal usage is extensive ecological damage the battery-making process requires intensive mining for
heavy metals leaks toxins into soil and water and depletes local water sources in communities But new and innovative ways to increase the efficiency and sustainability of batteries
One of the most novel innovations out this year is iron-air batteries those that use a sustainable rust-based reaction to produce energy As air passes through the cathode (the negatively-
Museum vs Smithsonian
charged portion of the battery) and reacts with the liquid, a water-based electrolyte, ions subsequently latch onto the positively-charged iron anode producing rust The movement of ions through this rust produces electricity, a process that can be repeated by continually unrusting the battery after each reaction Form energy co-founder and Chief Scientist YetMing Chiang notes the eco-
A group forming a broad-based coalition called America s History SOS is presenting over 70 000 signatures to members of Congress who serve on the Smithsonian Board of Regents to save artifacts at what is affectionately called the Blacksonian (NMAAHC) which opened in September 2016 America’s History SOS says We Demand:
That the NMAAHC and the Smithsonian remain free from political interference
That Congress and the Smithsonian Board of Regents act to protect the Museum’s independence
– That President Trump immediately rescind Executive Order 14253 Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History – The White House
That all efforts to censor or sanitize African American history be met with unified unflinching resistance
Questions circulate as to why there has been no legislation this year to preserve the history at the museum A person familiar with the Congressional Black Caucus emphasized “that the caucus is ready, willing, and able to help ” However, the CBC has received “cautionary direction from the Museum hierarchy about how to support ” Even before the government shutdown, a general sense of fear had already been prevalent among Smithsonian Museum workers A source, who wishes to remain anonymous at the Smithsonian, has warned that emails are now being monitored The question is, why and by whom?
However in March of this year Congresswoman Nikema Williams led the Call for Protection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Also a letter in May led by Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley announced the Democrats’ probe into Trump’s Executive Order on Museums asking the Smithsonian Inspector General to investigate the EO’s implementation The CBC source also states that this year, Black federal lawmakers have “not had any official conversation with the Secretary of the Smithsonian, Lonnie Bunch
As far as today s meeting, the regents include Chief Justice John Roberts The Chancellor of the Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents will preside over a meeting Vice President J D Vance is also an ex officio member of the Board of Regents The meeting is typically public unless the Regents enter into an executive session in which case the meeting will then go into a secret session
Concerns have arisen regarding the anticipated intense scrutiny of Secretary Bunch’s job performance since Donald Trump took office on January 20, 2025 The Trump administration’s request for the itemization of all the specimens and artifacts has been one of several sticking points The president s Executive Order specified a specific time period for compliance
SNAP
We know SNAP benefits are vitally important to the more than 750,000 Alabamians who depend on the more than $140 million in support each month Alabama DHR, along with many others, hopes Congress will come to a quick resolution on the federal government shutdown Commissioner Nancy Buckner said
The 750 000 Alabamians affected represent nearly 15% of the state population Of that number 330 000 (44%) are children according to DHR
DHR said in its Monday statement that Alabamians can still apply for SNAP even though DHR will not be able to administer any benefits Buckner also said the U S Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) told her on Friday that it plans to reimburse state administrative costs for November
U S Rep Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, joined other House Democrats on Friday in urging Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to release SNAP contingency funds that Congress made available for situations like this according to a release Sewell said nearly a quarter of households in her district which covers the western side of the Black Belt and parts of Birmingham rely on SNAP
“For so many SNAP means the difference between a hot meal and going to bed hungry The fact that President Trump and congressional Republicans would rather take food away from hungry families than work with Democrats to end this shutdown is shameful but not surprising,” Sewell said in a statement “These are the same people responsible for making the largest cut to SNAP in American history less than four months ago
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Alabama officials were aware that federal funding for SNAP would reduce in fiscal year 2027 increasing the state s share According to estimates in August the federal cuts to the program would increase DHR s budget request by $35 million in FY27 and $208 million in FY28 when the state is responsible for 10% of SNAP benefits
The federal government shutdown is a dispute over health care Republicans in Congress lack the votes to overcome a budget filibuster Democrats say they want a bipartisan agreement to extend looming cuts in subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans Republicans said they won t negotiate that until a stopgap spending bill is passed
Gina Maiola, Gov Kay Ivey s communications director said in a statement Monday that Ivey hopes Senate Democrats will get on board to reopen the federal government
Laura Lester CEO of Feeding Alabama a food bank network said in an interview Monday afternoon that she is very concerned about how families will access food For every meal that Feeding Alabama provides SNAP provides nine
“So as a result anytime there’s even a small reduction in SNAP we see a significant increase in the demand on our food banks,” Lester said “We’re deeply concerned about what this is going to look like ”
Typically, Lester said Feeding Alabama serves both SNAP recipients and non-SNAP recipients A SNAP recipient gets $6 per day per month to buy groceries Lester said that money usually lasts about three weeks, then SNAP recipients go to food banks Folks work as hard as they can to help that money stretch but it s become obviously harder and harder with the increased grocery prices Lester said Last year she said Feeding Alabama and its partners distributed over 90 million pounds of food Lester said that Feeding Alabama needs a lot of support from the community in donations and manpower to sort and pack meals
nomic viability of iron-air batteries for large-scale usage: Air is still free and iron is one of the most widely produced, lowest cost materials in the world ” In Minnesota a 1 5 megawatt pilot project was shown to be able to power 400 homes for 100 hours a clear example of how ironair batteries could be the next big innovation for large-scale battery usage
Besides iron-air batteries solid-state batteries are what George Crabtree, director of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research believes to be very likely the next big thing at the commercial level ” Solidstate batteries use electrolytes like argyrodite garnet and perovskite that are more efficient than liquid-electrolytes in nearly all aspects: they’re lighter take up less space and can hold more energy per unit of mass These qualities make them effective for Electrical Vehicle (EV) usage and
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grid-scale energy storage However researchers like University of Houston professor Yan Yao, who recently developed a glass-like electrolyte are still looking for materials that fulfill all four factors for viability in the market: low-cost easy-to-build having a high degree of mechanical stability, and chemical stability
With lithium-based batteries being so ubiquitous some scientists are looking to improve on the existing model rather than supplanting it entirely Batteries made out of Lithium-Sulfur, for example, exhibit four times greater energy density than traditional lithium batteries due to their usage of light, active materials Ultimately, innovations in batteries are a cornerstone to shaping a more sustainable future According to associate professor of materials science at Columbia University Yuan Yuang making renewable energy more re-
liable will help stabilize energy grids and support a more sustainable energy future
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As we’ve noted previously while the Trump administration has claimed repeatedly that its immigration crackdown is about ridding America of the worst kinds of “criminal illegal aliens,” we’re not seeing evidence that hardened criminals represent the bulk of who is being accosted by agents, arrested, and disappeared to who knows where
Instead, immigration officers seem to be going after any and everyone who they think looks wrong, and subsequently arresting workers and people raising families, who may or may not have all their paperwork in order, and they seem to be dumbfounded by the lack of support they re getting from the community including the protesters they seem to be attacking first and vilifying as agitators later
For example according to the Chicago Sun-Times a Halloween costume parade for children that was supposed to take place on a usually quiet residential block has been canceled because just hours before it was scheduled to begin, tear gas had been deployed by agents moved to detain Luis Villegas, a construction worker who agents chased down the 3700 block of North Kildare Avenue and tackled on a lawn It was reportedly the first of two incidents in the same area where agents deployed tear gas, purportedly to defend themselves against enraged bystanders who took issue with ICE agents behaving more like criminals than the criminal illegal aliens they claim to be arresting
Of course the Department of Homeland Security is claiming agents were boxed in by agitators ” a claim the department has made about previous incidents only for witnesses and video footage to contradict the narrative
“These weren’t activists these weren’t paid protesters these were literally my neighbors coming out of their homes at 10 o’clock in the morning because they saw lawless agents acting in violent ways,” Kolp said, claiming the people officers deployed tear gas on were mostly neighbors who had stepped out of their homes to film and shout at agents There are only so many ways we can hold these folks accountable If the courts can t do it, Congress can t do it, then it s up to the community to do it
Erin Sarris a resident who has lived in the neighborhood for eight years said she was on her way to the Halloween parade with her two 8-year-old daughters and 6-year-old son when she saw the cloud of tear gas from down the street
“It’s impossible to explain the concept of this to school-age kids like that and make them feel OK about it, because it’s not OK,” Sarris said “It shatters their worldview of what’s right, fair, and appropriate in witnessing this ”
Again, this was only the first incident involving ICE agents seemingly ignoring a federal judge s previous order limiting their use of tear gas near schools and residential areas
These clashes between citizens and border cops are not limited to Chicago, of course In large cities across the country video footage of federal agents swarming citizens and non-citizens alike as angry onlookers heckle them and sometimes get themselves personally involved is being shared across social media on a daily basis
Mackenzie Scott
The $38 million donation to ASU is the school’s single largest donation, according to Ross’s letter Today marks a defining moment in the history of Alabama State University, Ross wrote in his letter I am filled with immense gratitude and proud to announce that Alabama State University has received the largest single donation in its 158-year history Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated an extraordinary $38 million gift to our great University Ms Scott s generosity affirms Alabama State University s reputation as a catalyst for excellence and innovation in higher education This is truly a pivotal moment in ASU’s history ” Scott has given to a number of organizations and universities in Alabama and around the country Last year as part of more than $640 million in donations through her Yield Foundation Scott donated to the First Light Foundation in Birmingham and the Alabama ACLU She also previously donated $20 million to Tuskegee University Last week, Scott gave Morgan State University, another HBCU, $63 million, and earlier gave Maryland-Eastern Shore a donation of $38 million
Ha ppy Principal’s Month
On October 17th, RBMS proudly celebrated Mrs Anderson for Principal’s Month! Her dedication, hard work, and genuine care for our students make her a true example of servant leadership She leads with compassion, thoughtfulness, and a heart for every child, shaping a positive and inspiring school culture at RBMS They honored her with thoughtful gifts, a private reception, and cake and punch to show our deep appreciation Thank you, Mrs Anderson, for leading with grace, vision, and heart
Legal Notice In accordance with Chapter 1 Title 39 Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that BOOTH Contractors, LLC (Contractor) has completed the Contract for The Housing Authority of Greene County Modernization of Public Housing Sites Al 190/AL-1 1 A (owner) at 429 Branch Heights Drive Eutaw AL 35462 and having made request for final settlement of said Contract
All person having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:
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Legal Notice In accordance with Chapter 1 Title 39 Code of Alabama 1975 notice is hereby given that UWS Inc has completed the work on the Water Meter Replacement for the Greene County Water & Sewer Authority; DWSRF Project No FS010431-01
Any persons having a claim against the project should notify Ed Morris Sentell Engineering Inc 639 Black Bears Way Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 All
Commissioner Allen Turner urged the GCHS Board of Directors to seek funding from the sheriff, municipalities, and other groups receiving funds from gaming John Zippert GCHS Board Chair thanked the Commission for its support and said that the healthcare system might have to come back for additional help depending on the finances of the organization Zippert explained that GCHS has a short-range financial plan and a longer-range plan that it was working to implement The GCHS currently has a loan/bond financing arrangement with Citizens Trust Bank to pay off bills and debts that accumulated over a dozen
claims should be filed within 30 days of the first publication of this notice
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STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE COLLECTION SERVICES DIVISION
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN GREENE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 40-2923(b) Code of Alabama 1975 that the Alabama Department of Revenue is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following real properties described below, acquired as a result of a Levy Sale Sealed bids shall be submitted online at: https://www ebuy alabama gov until the closing date and time of 11:59 p m , Friday, November 28, 2025, at which time all bids will be opened and read in the Collection Services Division Bids will not be accepted after the above stated date and time
Brief Description of property offered: A TRACT OF LAND
years ago This bond issue matures in 2027 but should have accumulated reserves to pay off the bonds early The healthcare system looks to make a new loan/bond issue with the support of the County Commission, to pay off over $2million of current debts The bonds are backed by a one cent of the 3 cents sales tax that the County Commission receives each month The County Commission pays the sales tax funds to the bank to service the secure bridge loans to keep operating until supplied the assurance necessary to the bank and the bondholders that they will be paid Along with a new bond issue the GCHS Board is looking to find
ON THE WEST SIDE OF PRAIRIE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EUTAW ALABAMA BEING THE LOT AND BUILDING FORMERLY OWNED BY THE AMITY LODGE NO 54 FOR PURPOSES OF IDENTIFICATION SAID PROPERTY IS DESIGNATED AS PARCEL NO 20 ON MAP NO 35-18-08-33-4-401 IN SECTION 33 TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST IN GREENE COUNTY, ALABAMA ACCORDING TO THE MAP SAID PROPERTY HAS DIMENSIONS OF 31' X 100' MORE OR LESS SOURCES OF TITLE: DEED BOOK 151 PAGE 5 AND DEED BOOK 164 PAGE 226
The property is located at or near 224 Prairie Avenue Eutaw, Alabama 35462; Parcel Identification Number: 18-08-33-4401-020 000#0; as described in Inst Num: 55342-Deed Book 210, Page 636
The parcels are being offered as is and where is without recourse against the State of Alabama Department of Revenue It is the responsibility of the bidder to inspect the property conditions before
other sources of new revenue for the health system
This includes a new Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Fund (RHIF), which can make grants for operational costs to qualified rural hospitals The grant will be contingent on hospitals raising money from individuals and corporations willing to pay into the RHIF in lieu of paying state income taxes
Another source will be the five-year $50 billion fund for rural hospitals in Trump s Big Beautiful Bill Federal regulations are still being developed for the dispersal of these funds The GCHS also proposes to increase usage of the facilities which will increase revenues Currently there are 38 residents in the
Gr eene County Scholar s visit Univeristy of Ala bama
Greene County 10th graders visited the University of Alabama and participated in UA Vision Days. Students had the opportunity to tour the campus, dine in the cafeteria, and explore the various majors available at UA While visiting UA, students were greeted by former GCHS students, Kayla Nickson and Diamond White Several Universities visited GCHS over the past three weeks Students had a chance to speak with recruiters from the University of Alabama, the University of South Alabama, Auburn University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham
submitting a bid by driveby only without trespassing on the property in any manner Bidders must agree to all terms listed online before submitting a bid If you wish to bid on this property, please complete the Sealed Bid Form online
The minimum bid for this parcel is $65 000 EACH bid submitted online must be accompanied by an EFT bid deposit payment of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid Any bid submitted without payment of the bid deposit will not be considered The deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be returned following the bid closing date
NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE COLLECTION SERVICES DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE
The Alabama Department of Revenue reserves
Greene County Nursing Home and they have 72 beds which potentially could be filled
The GCHS plans call for securing the new bond issue by the end of this calendar year In the meantime, the short-range plan calls for bridge loans to help the facility remain open and operating to serve county residents The plan also includes asking creditors for patience until the longer-range plan goes into effect to receive the funds they are owed
The GCHS Board of Directors, which is appointed by the County Commission has vowed to keep the hospital, nursing home and clinic open and operating no matter what it takes
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Gr eene County Human Rights Commission and Eutaw Housing Authority celebr ates Fir st Childr en’s Sa b bath
The Greene County Human Rights Commission celebrated their first Children’s Sabbath in partnership with Eutaw Housing Authority Children’s Sabbath is a national observant of the Children’s Defense Fund, with the goal of building community so young people grow up with dignity, hope and joy The 2025 theme was “Building a Beloved Community” and the participants worked together to envision what that could look like while being appreciative of what we do have The youth and adults each completed a project and presented it as “Their Beloved Community” where all needs are met along with some fun adventures as well The Greene County Human Rights Commission is a part of the Southern Rural Black Women Initiatives for Economic and Social Justice (SRBWI) and we’re working to make life better for girls and women, which will lead to a better life for all Commission members pictured include Shaniqua Mayes, Javonica Davis, Nancy Cole, Mollie Gaines, Mollie Rowe, Sandra Scott and Darlene Robinson, Lead Not pictured Geraldine Walton & Fatima Robinson
Food Pantr y set up at Ar r owood A par tments
The Ladies of St. James Baptist Church in Boligee, Alabama have set up a food pantry at Arrowood Apartments The outreach program seeks to assist the sixty-three families living in Arrowood by providing non-perishable foods Over the course of two years, the ladies have conducted Vacation Bible School and provided school supplies Reverend Matthew McMillian is church pastor
Primar y Scholar s Caught Being Good
Congratulations to each of the scholars who were “Caught Being Good ” Scholars received a book from the Book Vending Machine #EPS #WhereLearningBegins
Eutaw
Today There are two days in every week about which we should not worry two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension
One of these day is Yesterday with its mistakes and cares, its faults and
Carolyn’s Tid Bits by Carolyn Young
blunders its aches and pains Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control
All the money in the world cannot bring back Yesterday We cannot undo a single act we performed; we cannot erase a single word we said Yesterday is gone
The other day we should not worry about is Tomorrow, with its possible adversities its burdens its large promise and poor performance Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control
Tomorrow’s sun will rise either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds but it will rise Until it does, we have no stake in Tomorrow for it is yet un-
born This leaves only one day- Today Anyone can fight battles of just one day It is only when one adds the burdens of those two awful eternities- Yesterday and Tomorrow- that we break down It is not the experience of Today that drives us madit is remorse and bitterness for something that happened Yesterday and the dread of what Tomorrow may bring
Happy Birthday to Jessie P Underwood Carla
Smith Henry Keysha Wesley, Dwight Coleman, Melonee Coats, Jasmine Torchon, Lucette Fletcher, Leah Fletcher Bobbie
Carpenter Gwinette Isaac
Hank Sanders Kimberly Denise Atkins, Gregory Taggert, Mecco Marcus, Shamarrion Johnson Lisa Ann Washington Deleshia Y Carter, Gloria Jennings, Jada Murphy, Audrey Washington, Rachel Z Chatters Shirley Stewart Edward Bester Jr Mia Hudson, Alex Lipsey, Robin Branch, Mamie Taggart Dolores RhoneBolden Jae’Ashley Deloach, Ayanna E Crawford, Wylneisa Hutton
Happy Anniversary to Mr and Mrs Andrew & Valera Smith and Rev and Mrs John Erin Hodges
W illiam Mor gan, Jr., pr omoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Congratulations to our new Lieutenant Colonel William Morgan on his promotion, acknowledging his hard work, leadership, and dedication We were so honored to be a witness and participant in his ceremony To make it even better, his mentor, our big cousin Colonel Tim Sugars officiated the ceremony We’re praying for continued success in his new role, as he continues to excel in the United States Army and beyond
31 Year s of Ser
Mt Zion, Mt Hebron Missionary Baptist Church held their pastor Rev Randy Miller and First Lady Gwendolyn Miller 31st Pastorial Anniversary October 19, 2025 The impact you've made on our lives, Pastor, is truly lasting Your sermons have challenged us to become better versions of ourselves, and your personal guidance has helped us through difficult times We are forever grateful for your ministry. Rev. Michael Lavender of St John Baptist Church along with his choir was the guest speaker A blessing time was had by all present
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