Laurie Stroud
Will Political Changes Affect the Economy?
Money Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Vision Financial Group, www.vision-financialgroup.com Election years cause some anxiety. With all of the storm and stress of the year 2020, you’d be forgiven if you momentarily forgot that we’re due for another national election in November. Many states will be selecting governors, representatives, and senators, while the …
One Game at a Time: Birmingham Legion’s Jake Rufe
Cover Story Jake Rufe said he could have never imagined that he’d be playing for Birmingham’s professional soccer team, but he knows that God’s plans are always bigger and better than anything he could have foreseen. Rufe, a Huntsville native who played club soccer in high school in the Birmingham area, joined Birmingham Legion FC …
Is Now the Time to Buy and Sell?
Our House COVID-19 has dramatically impacted our world. Brian Camp of Waterstone Homes says the pandemic has positively impacted the buying and selling market by bringing the lowest interest rates in history. “It’s a great time to buy right now,” Camp says, adding that the biggest hurdle current buyers will face is finding exactly what …
Cherish Every Special Moment: Brookdale University Park
Senior Scene Most everyone would agree the past couple of months have been extremely difficult. By this point in the pandemic, most of us have been impacted significantly, or know someone who has. Many have lost jobs; some dual income families have lost both incomes. Some parents of young children have to choose whether to …
Restoration Ride: By God’s Grace
Special Feature Brought to you by: Community Partner State Farm, www.ThomasWaters.com “By God’s grace I am here. I have been the beneficiary of God’s ocean of grace,” explains Thomas Waters as he remembers the bike ride he took through Irondale two years ago. “I felt the car’s front end hit me and the next thing …
September Giveaways 2020
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! Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa Package: Includes 2 Nights Lodging and Dollywood Park Tickets for Family of Four, $1100 value! Cast …
Darts for Sweetarts!
Photo Fun Darts for Sweetarts, a carnival type activity, was recently enjoyed by Brookdale University Park assisted living residents! Brookdale employee Raphael sweetened the pot with some candy if they got within a certain range. Not only did it provide them with a sweet treat, it gave them exercise, engagement and camaraderie. †
Grand Monday Nights!
Senior Scene Attention Grandparents! Grand Monday Nights is the newest ministry focus of Legacy Coalition, a ministry whose heart champions intentional Christ-like grandparenting. Larry Fowler, Founder of Legacy Coalition, kicked off “Grand Monday Nights” August 10 with – “Awaken: A Call to Action for Christian Grandparents.” There is a nationwide movement of Christian grandparents embracing …
Music & Motherhood: Fox 6’s Janet Hall
Special Feature While earning a degree in broadcast communications and speech rhetoric at the University of Alabama, Fox 6 News anchor Janet Hall also began to hone a talent few of her television viewers know about. Hall first picked up an acoustic guitar as a child. “Our grandfather gave a guitar to all of us …
