Laurie Stroud
Best Books
Home Is Where My People Are Alabamians are known for many things, some of which are commendable. We are a polite, friendly, and hard-working people. We consume vast quantities of sweet tea, and speak with a highly distinctive accent. Our religious zeal for college football is barely, and only barely, eclipsed by our passion for …
Fashion for You
What to Wear When Exploring the Outdoors The days are longer and the sun is brighter- it’s time to get outside and take advantage of the gorgeous Alabama scenery! Of course, you will want to keep yourself fashionable when you are half way up a mountain, walking down the beach or camping in the wilderness. …
Legal Matters
Put Estate Planning at the Top of the List for Your New Baby Baby showers, cribs, soft blankets, and adorable outfits followed quickly by diaper changes and lack of sleep usually preoccupy the minds of new parents. However, estate planning should also be prominent in the minds of parents. While it is not a pleasant …
Legal Matters
Have You Been Injured at a Business? Did you know that if you are injured at a business you may have a personal injury claim? Property owners have a duty to people entering their premises to keep them safe from harm. In Alabama personal injury cases where people are injured due to the negligence or fault …
Are We There Yet?
Smoke on the Falls Beautiful Noccalula Falls in nearby Gadsden is the setting for a fabulous weekend of great food, music, arts and crafts and more! Smoke on the Falls BBQ Competition and Festival is April 8 and 9 at the Noccalula Falls Campgrounds. Enjoy free admission on Friday from 4-9 p.m. Bring your cushions …
Are We There Yet?
Amazing Camp Race Looking for a day of family adventure? Deer Run Camps & Retreats near Franklin, Tenn. will host “The Amazing Camp Race” on Saturday May 14. The unique event involves completing a variety of camp activities on Deer Run’s 100 scenic acres — from archery to low ropes to paintball to relays. You …
Business Today
FSI Advocates Access to Independent, Affordable Financial Advice Local financial advisor Bill Dowell, Founder and President of Vision Financial Group, recently became a member of the board of directors of the Financial Services Institute (FSI) in Washington, D.C. FSI advocates for Main Street Americans’ access to unbiased, affordable financial advice, delivered by a growing network …
You Can Bank On It
A Noble Idea. In 2004, a group of community leaders saw the need for a new locally-owned community bank. They had a common vision: to establish a financial institution based on Biblical principles. They envisioned a bank wherein all business endeavors and decisions would be handled in a Godly manner while meeting the needs of …
The Great Outdoors
Called to Enjoy the Warmer Weather On behalf of all of us at Mark’s Outdoors, thank you to everyone that came out last month for our Turkey Day and Iron City Kayak Anglers events. Seeing everyone learning about new cutting edge products and techniques and having a good time is the reason we do it. …
