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Atlanta’s defense must soar in Super Bowl 51

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Even after fighting their way to an admirable 11-5 regular season record, the Atlanta Falcons' defense still looked less than stellar on paper. (Provided photo)

Ricardo A. Hazell

The Shadow League

In light of Trump, remember the grit and grace of Coretta Scott King

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Coretta Scott King was a leader in her own right, a gritty fighter for her husband's legacy. (AP Photo)

By Julianne Malveaux

Why the shock? Trump living up to promises

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Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr.

By Dr. Jesse Lewis, Sr. 

Beyonce is pregnant with twins, makes announcement on Instagram

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This Nov. 4, 2016 file photo shows Beyonce performing at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Cleveland. Beyonce announced on her Instagram account, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, that she is expecting twins. (Andrew Harnik, Associated Press, File)

By Mark Kennedy

Associated Press

Obama fights back: Former president’s orbit resists Trump

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In this Jan. 18, 2017 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks during his final presidential news conference, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. Dismayed by the Trump administration’s first days, Barack Obama's loyalists, former aides and even his spokesman speaking out and even actively resisting the new American leader. It’s a warning to President Donald Trump that his actions won’t go unchallenged by those who occupied the White House before him. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Associated Press, File)

By Josh Lederman

Associated Press

Alabama governor Robert Bentley empties campaign account to pay legal bills

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Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley speaks during a news conference at Limestone Correctional Facility in Harvest, Ala., Monday, April 4, 2016. Bentley says he is asking people for their forgiveness after his admission of inappropriate behavior with a former top aide. Embattled Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley emptied his leftover campaign funds to pay legal bills as his faced an impeachment push and fallout from a scandal.(Bob Gathany/AL.com via AP)

Associated Press

Birmingham City Council passes sanctuary city resolution

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By Monique Jones

The Birmingham Times

Breaking silence, Obama speaks out on Trump immigrants order

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In this Jan. 18, 2017 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks during his final presidential news conference, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Associated Press, File)

By Josh Lederman

Associated Press

Birmingham pastor to head Bishop Eddie Long’s congregation

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By Monique Jones

The Birmingham Times