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Bolivar Herald-Free Press · Dothan, AL
Nearby: Dothan, ALCitizens Memorial Hospital announces that Daniel Becak, D.O., will join the medical staff as an emergency medicine physician Nov. 1, 2026. Dr. Becak will provide care to patients in the CMH Emergency Department. Dr. Becak is board certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Before joining CMH, he practiced emergency medicine in Colorado and served as a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at East Carolina University. He also has extensive research and teaching experience in emergency medicine and emergency medical services. Dr. Becak earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, Alabama. He completed an emergency medicine residency at East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. He also completed an emergency medical services fellowship at East Carolina University/ECU Health Medical Center.
The Christian Recorder · Black, AL
Nearby: Black, ALBy Rev. Joseph D. Bryant, 9th Episcopal District The U.S. Supreme Court and state legislatures might have dealt a blow to African American representation and voting access, but the right to vote remains and must be exercised now more than ever, says Bishop Julius Harrison McAllister Jr. McAllister, the presiding prelate of the 9th Episcipal District in Alabama, was among the organizers in efforts to fight national attacks to dilute Black political power. A major pushback occurred last spring in Alabama where thousands converged for the “All Roads Lead to the South” day of mobilization. “The entire day on May 16 was a powerful illustration of self-determination as people from around the country, from various backgrounds, faiths and experience, gathered in solidarity and called for the restoration of justice at the ballot box,” McAllister recalled.
Thomasville Times Enterprise · Colquitt, GA
Nearby: Colquitt, GAMOULTRIE – The Thomas County Central wrestling team had 12 medal winners en route to a first-place finish in Colquitt County’s annual Packer Classic held last Saturday in Moultrie. The Yellow Jackets won five weight classes and had five other wrestlers win silver medals. Two other Yellow Jackets claimed third-place finishes. Thomas County Central totaled 255 points, to finish 24 points ahead of second-place Tift County. Packer Classic host Colquitt County was third with 204 points. The meet drew wrestlers from 13 schools. Taking first-place finishes for Thomas County Central were: • Jayda Richardson, girls, 170 pounds. • Rosi Flores, girls, 190 pounds. • Wade Clark, boys, 150 pounds. • Rian Morgan, girls, 140 pounds. • Ziara McCoy, girls 110 pounds. The TCC silver-medal winners were: • Carson Garcia, boys 126 pounds. • Jonathan Gonzalez, boys 120 pounds. • Jaci Munch, girls 235 pounds. • Kay Morgan, girls, 145 pounds. Portlen Wehner, boys, 285 pounds.
The Moultrie Observer · Colquitt, GA
Nearby: Colquitt, GACOLQUITT – Seniors Nacardia Robinson and Kamya Thomas combined for 37 points to lead the Colquitt County girls basketball team to a season-opening 60-51 victory over Miller County on Tuesday in Colquitt. Robinson had an especially productive start to her senior season by scoring 25 points and pulling down 17 rebounds. Thomas added 12 points in the first game of her final season with the Lady Packers. Colquitt led by 20 heading into the final period before the Region 1-A Lady Pirates finished strong, cutting the final margin to nine points. “We kind of let it dwindle down in the fourth quarter,” said Stephanie Cody, starting her third season as Colquitt County girls coach. “But we dug our heels in.” The Lady Packers were building on last Saturday’s 46-31 preseason scrimmage victory at Bainbridge. Cody said she is looking for big a season from her seniors and 12th-grader Azaria Battle also contributed on Tuesday, scoring six points. “I’m really excited for our seniors,” she said.
