passed away

Ultimately, his faith in God and his compassion for others guided his life and career.

The bomb was meant to kill Rev. Robert Graetz and his family of five. The carload of KKK boys from Selma who tossed it into the Graetz’s front yard that night in 1958, and then sped away, had every intention of killing all inside. So intent were they that when that first bomb didn’t explode — … Continued

As is my tradition, as the old year comes to a close, I like to pay homage to legendary Alabama leaders who have passed away.  We lost some legends in 2019. Although he was a nonpolitical leader, Bart Starr passed away this year at 85. Starr was best known for being the quarterback of the … Continued

Ella Bell, a fixture on the State School Board and champion for public education in Alabama, passed away on Sunday. She was 71.  Bell served on the School Board for 18 years, often making herself a thorn in the side of any state lawmaker or State Department of Education bureaucrat who she suspected of toying … Continued

Everyone in Alabama, it seems, has a Milton McGregor story. The casino owner and longtime political kingmaker passed away on Saturday, and since that time news outlets have written and aired countless stories from elected officials and various other politicos about McGregor. A visitation for McGregor will be held Wednesday at noon at Frazer Memorial … Continued