Local officials were recently notified that the New Salem Baptist Church, built in 1921 for the Black community of Tams, emerged as one of the awardees in a “very competitive” program and will ...

“Quite frankly we can’t wait on anyone to fix this for our people. The Black church has historically sought to help families in need,” Dates said. “Even when the government didn’t care ...

DECATUR — New Salem Baptist Church, 352 W. Wood St., Decatur, is hosting its Pastor and First Lady 1st Anniversary event at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1. The event is free and open to the public.

On a snowy early March day in the old coal camp community of Tams, three friends lifted their voices in song while discussing ...