The woman from Rochester, New York, was able to save more than $400,000 thanks to a single phone call. After receiving a phone call from a woman who wanted to buy gold worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Mike DeMarino, the proprietor of Med City Coin & Bullion, became suspicious of the situation. “She said…
On Tuesday, former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez will report to federal prison to start serving an 11-year sentence for acting as an Egyptian agent and accepting cash and gold bribes. According to his own attorney, the New Jersey Democrat has been called “Gold Bar Bob” for the crimes. In court documents filed last month, Menendez’s…
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation has awarded Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas & North Louisiana (RMHC AR & NLA) a $500,000 Challenge Grant to help build a new Ronald McDonald House inside Baptist Health in Little Rock. Through this project, Central Arkansas will see the opening of the first Ronald McDonald House in-hospital,…
A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections connected to a brand of pistachio cream that is imported and sold in the US is being looked into by two government agencies. The outbreak was connected to Emek-brand Pisachio Cream, which was imported and sold to restaurants, food service establishments, and wholesale distributors, according to the Centers for…
By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor A banner year for boys soccer in Shelby County meant that there were many players deserving to be named the best in the county. Westminster OM’s Aiden Gamble led the Knights in scoring en route to a state championship, Indian Springs’ Alex Hage spearheaded his team’s attack with a…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – The Pelham Senior Center turned its monthly potluck luncheon into something far deeper than a shared meal this May. In the spirit of Memorial Day, residents gathered not only to enjoy home-cooked dishes but to reflect together on the sacrifices made by the men and women of…
By DANIEL LOCKE | Staff Writer HELENA – Some adjustments had to be made, but rainy weather did not stop the Helena Huskies Summer Baseball Camp from taking place at Helena High School on June 11 and 12. Despite the conditions, more than 60 kids still came out to work on their baseball skills, a…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – Fall is just around the corner, and Pelham Parks and Recreation is gearing up for its busiest season of the year with registration now open for a wide lineup of youth and adult sports, including the return of NHL Street, a growing favorite in the community. From…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – Every Tuesday at the Pelham Senior Center, a group of dedicated volunteers gathers not just for fellowship, but to create something truly special—handmade Christmas stockings for newborns spending their first holiday season at St. Vincent’s-UAB. The initiative, known as Socks of Love, has become a heartfelt tradition…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – A new opportunity is coming to Shelby County for young athletes—and it’s unlike anything the state has seen before. Alabama’s first structured youth cricket camp is set to launch this summer at Pelham Parks and Recreation, offering boys ages 6–18 a chance to learn one of the…
