Laurie Stroud
Scholar Liz Lewis’ Unexpected Detour
Liz Lewis, Birmingham Christian Family’s (BCF) 2021 $1,000 College Scholarship recipient, planned to attend Judson College this fall where she also had a softball scholarship. However, while healing from a wrist/elbow injury this summer, she received the news that Judson College was closing. “I was devastated when I learned that my plans had been turned upside down. …
Vestavia Teen Lives Active Life Despite Severe Blood Disorder
Healthy Living 19-year-old Arielle McFarland enjoys painting, attends Lawson State Community College and is a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. She lives a very active life despite having a severe blood disorder called sickle cell anemia hemoglobin SS. Sickle cell anemia is an inherited gene from both parents. Sickle cells are abnormally-shaped red blood cells that …
Helping Grandkids Head Back to School
Senior Scene As a child I loved the start of a new school year. Fresh notebooks, clean paper, the skill of sharpening your pencil to a perfect point! However, what may be exciting for some children may be upsetting to others facing new teachers, classmates, bus drivers, and schedules. One thing of which we can …
September Giveaways 2021
TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses and organizations that advertise with us and make spreading Good News possible, we have THREE GREAT GIVEAWAYS this month for you and your family! Tickets to Vintage Market Days. Enter to win two tickets($22 value) to Vintage Market Days at the Hoover Finley Center September …
ALONE?
Publisher’s Note September can be a month marked by the making of new friends, new activities, and new challenges. It can also be a time of loneliness. As a child growing up, the start of the school year was always very apprehensive for me. I was not quick to introduce myself or make friends. When …
Fine Autumn Day at Vintage Market Days
Cool Stuff Grab your best friends on September 30- October 2 and join Vintage Market Days® of Birmingham(VMD) for a special shopping experience, featuring the best small business vendors from Alabama, as well as artisans and makers from nearly 20 other states! Each vendor at the Hoover Finley Center will feature their choice of true …
Brenda Gantt Visits Shelby County to Help Area Children
Mission Makers Alabama’s cooking phenomenon and internet sensation, Brenda Gantt is the guest speaker of “Barbeque with Brenda,” a fundraiser for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Shelby County. All funds will remain local to assist abused and neglected children in Shelby County. Meet Brenda Sunday, October 24 at 1:30 p.m. at The Grand …
A Life Changed at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham My parents divorced when I was very young. My mother got custody of my older sister Tracey and me. She married a hard man who was physically abusive to me, leading to court which resulted in my father obtaining custody. Tracey was 13, and …
Tell Area Families How You Can Serve Them!
Do you offer special promotions or discounts? Does your business serve families? Our Reader Rewards section is a great place to SPREAD THE WORD among area families about how you can help them! For an investment of only $199, your business Reader Rewards Coupon/Promotion will be featured for 30 days as a part of Birmingham …
Back To Class with T. Fox SalonSpa
Healthy Living Need a little boost as you head into fall? T. Fox SalonSpa can help! Up late grading papers? Skip the shampoo and try the Aveda Shampowder Dry Shampoo! BENEFITS: Absorbs excess oil, impurities and sweat Adds effortless volume and texture Back to school means back to breakouts. Fight back with AVEDA outer Peace …
