Laurie Stroud
Healthy Living: The American Heart Association of Central Alabama
Birmingham Stroke Survivor Says Have Faith in Heart Program Saved Her Life It seems small – an educational event, a magnet, a flyer. Yet, these seemingly small things are what Torria William-Samples says saved her life. In 2014, Torria attended an American Heart Association Have Faith in Heart event at her church, Faith Chapel. She …
Education Extra: Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
Students Celebrate Language Expression as Published Authors With creativity and determination, students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS) in Homewood connect their skills of writing, editing, revising, and art to become published authors! They celebrate their great accomplishment with a special Ultimate Author Day (UAD) celebration each year, honoring their individual writing talents, …
Special Feature: Laura Story
WORSHIP with Laura Story GRAMMY award-winning artist Laura Story was launched into the spotlight when her single “Blessings” spent 28 consecutive weeks as the No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Contemporary Christian chart in 2011. The song was inspired by her husband Martin’s diagnosis with a brain tumor, and it resonated with an audience that admired …
City Scene: Alabama Ballet
Romance, Drama & Beauty = Giselle The Alabama Ballet brings to the stage this month what is known as the most significant Romantic ballet every created-Giselle. It’s a performance by our state’s premier classical ballet company you don’t want to miss! The ballet tells the story of an innocent girl who is misled into believing …
Bringing Out the Winner in Your Child
Building Great Memories  “Family: Today’s little moments become tomorrow’s precious memories.” Author Unknown Our children and their mates have given my wife Tee and I five awesome grandsons, ranging in age from 2 to 12 years old. Just the other night, we had all five of them at our home. We are so truly blessed! …
Best Books: Melissa Ohden
You Carried Me Last year, on a sunny day in May, Melissa Ohden left her church thinking of a scripture she had heard at Mass that morning. Based on Romans 5:5, Paul asserts that “hope does not disappoint.” In a world jaded by cynicism, strife, and despair, Paul’s words may seem like wishful thinking. The …
Are we there yet?: American Village
Festival of Tulips: American Village  This spring kicks off the inaugural American Village Festival of Tulips March 1st through April 15th. This beautiful spring experience is perfect for clubs, church groups, and families. The Festival is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m. The …
Music Notes: Daniel Cason
Hope Award Winner: Music Man of Birmingham, Daniel Cason Daniel Cason found himself unexpectedly on the cover of WORLD magazine, sharing his story of helping children in our community. The magazine chose Cason as its 2016 Southeast Region Hope Award Winner for “poverty-fighting programs that change lives by offering challenging, personal and spiritual help.” Here’s …
