Columbus sent Smyre to the Capitol back in 1974 where he quickly caught the eye of longtime House Speaker Tom Murphy, who took him under his wing. His portrait now hangs near Murphy’s. Smyre became ...

In observance of Black History Month, the Oliver Art Center will present "Piece Work: An Exhibition of Contemporary Gee’s Bend Quilts" in its Fisher Room Gallery Feb. 14 through March 22. The unique ...