Union Gospel Mission of Salem serves homeless population. The 57,000 square feet UGM men’s mission opened in July 2021 after leaving its longtime facility downtown next to the Marion Street Bridge.

The Cherokee National Youth Choir joins the Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors for a special performance of “America the ...

“He was a giant among giants in music,” said gospel keyboardist and choir director Larry Bland. “There will never be another like him,” said gospel music director Johnny J. Branch. The men were paying ...