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The Power of Discipline

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By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson

People, Places and Things

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Maxwell
GWEN DERU

“God is faithful and He has answered our prayers. We are so grateful to each of you for all the acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion you have shown. Our baby is safe!”

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-Talitha Robinson-Russell, mother of Carlethia “Carlee” Russell, who had been missing for 48 hours, writing on Facebook Sunday.

“The eyes of the nation are looking at you. I know it’s hard.”

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-Evan Milligan, lead plaintiff in a U.S. Supreme Court case which determined that Alabama must redraw maps to better represent Black voters, to state lawmakers, who must quickly submit new maps; Associated Press, July 13.

‘If I Kiss the Ground You Walk On, Shower You With Roses, Will You Marry Me?’

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BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY

Special to the Birmingham Times

Birmingham Firefighter Jordan Melton Dies 5 Days After Shooting

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By Barnett Wright

The Birmingham Times

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Alabama Republicans Reject 2nd Majority Black District

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Evan Milligan, center, plaintiff in Merrill v. Milligan, an Alabama redistricting case speaks with reporters at the Supreme Court in Oct. 4, 2022. Alabama lawmakers convened Monday, July 17, 2023 to draw a new congressional map. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

By Kim Chandler

Associated Press

Birmingham’s Pastor Mike Jr. wins Artist of The Year, 7 Other Stellar Awards for Gospel Excellence

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The Rev. Mike McClure Jr. won eight Gospel Music Association Stellar Awards on July 15 at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. (alstonmediagroup, Raymond J. Alston Sr.)

By Barnett Wright

The Birmingham Times