Bettye Maye, a retired Sumter County educator, has announced her plans to seek the position of State Representative for District 71 in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Maye has held positions in the Alabama Education Association, the Alabama Democratic Party, the Alabama Democratic Conference and the National Democratic Convention. She also works extensively in her community volunteering as a tutor and working with various charities.

Maye is a member of First Baptist Church of Livingston, where she is a Sunday school teacher, President of the Usher Board and active in many other organizations. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. more >>

Children in Millvale and Moosewood were already enjoying some Christmas presents Saturday afternoon.

The gifts are courtesy of the Cincinnati African American Firefighters' Association, along with members of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority.

It's just part of their annual toy drive -- they've already delivered gifts to some area schools.   more >>

A birthday celebration honoring the 104th birthday of Katie Albert Stewart, is scheduled for 2-3 p.m. Tuesday at Melrose Nursing Center, 1501 W. 29th St., Tyler.

Miss Stewart never married and is a member of True Vine Baptist Church, where she has served as a Sunday school teacher, the first and only church clerk, and past superintendent of Sunday school. Other membership affiliations include East Texas Chapter of Links, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Smith County Retired Teachers Association, and Utopia Civic and Art Club.   more >>