Pastor celebrates 50 years of ministry

Dec. 5 |   By Charles Hallman Staff Writer   Alphonse Reff, Sr. accepted the call to ministry in 1962. “I thought I could do some other things other than [being a minister],” admits the reverend, adding that ever since he took “a whipping from...

Twin Cities youth gains attention of national talent scouts

Jun. 27 |     Musical theater performer started paying  his dues on stage at age nine   John Jamison, II and the Southwest High School cast of Hairspray performed on June 11 at the Orpheum Theatre for the Seventh Annual Spotlight showcase.   By...