Laurie Stroud
Special Feature
EMBERS TO A FLAME – A CONFERENCE TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CHURCH In 1980, a young pastor fresh from seminary arriving at his first pastorate encountered some startling realities. Thinking he was informed as to the condition of the church, he soon learned just how uninformed he was. Church attendance had diminished from over 1,000 to …
Dining out with Comedienne Joy
Make Dining In Like Dining Out with Edolyn’s Homemade Pies! Christmas time is the best time ever for a big ole piece of delicious, homemade sweet potato pie. So wow your family this year, by ordering and serving up one or more of Edolyn’s Homemade Pies. Dr. Angelyn Ramsey created this Birmingham start up using …
City Scene
Bud’s Best Inducted into Baking Hall of Fame Bud Cason, Founder and Chairman of Birmingham-based Bud’s Best Cookies, will soon be inducted into the Baking Hall of Fame by the American Society of Baking (A.S.B.). The award recognizes industry innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Individuals are selected for their achievements in organizational growth and development, equipment …
Special Feature
A Musical, Family Christmas Tradition Who doesn’t love the Christmas traditions of exchanging gifts, trimming trees, and eating fudge? While those traditions are wonderful, it’s the music of the season I love the most. Combine that with family and you’ve got a recipe for pure Christmas joy! Such is the tradition of the O’Kelley family …
City Scene
Christmas Home Tour & Holiday Gift Market Five stunning and expansive homes showcasing unique architectural elements, festive Christmas dĂ©cor and gorgeous views are featured as a part of the Samford Legacy League’s 6th Annual Christmas Home Tour December 8. Visit homes from 10am-2pm or 4pm-8pm. The Tour will include an opportunity to shop for great …
Bringing Out the Winner
What Is In Your Chair? There is a single chair that sits within our hearts that is never empty. It is either filled with the Lord or with other things that distract us. Selfishness. Bitterness.  Jealousy. Sin. All of these are cancers to you and me “walking” with God. Ideally, we want the Lord in …
You Can Bank On It!
Community Bank Benefits for Individuals & Businesses At NobleBank & Trust we pride ourselves on being relationship-based. We can provide you with the strategic planning expertise that you or your small business may need in order to execute a strong budget or financial plan in 2017. Some believe that community banks may not have the …
Photo Fun
“The Saints Go Marching In” Students from Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in Homewood celebrate Mass in saintly attire in honor of All Saints Day. “Vulcans on Parade” The Vulcan Park and Museum’s Junior Leadership Board recently unveiled three new miniature Vulcans statues as a part of the “Vulcans on Parade” community …
