Laurie Stroud
YBL Hosts Spring Breakfast with World Series Champ Dan Naulty
Business Today Former major league pitcher and World Series Champion Dan Naulty will be in Birmingham to share his incredible story at the Young Business Leaders (YBL) Spring Breakfast on May 6 at The Harbert Center. Naulty was a major league pitcher with the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees. With the Yankees, he played …
Hear from New York Times Bestselling Author Charles Martin at Samford University
Special Feature Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education will host New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin for the 11th annual Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series on April 5. Beginning at 7 p.m. in Samford’s Brock Recital Hall, Martin will share the one thing he wants his son, a Samford freshman, to know. Pulling from his …
City of Chelsea: It’s All About Family
Are We There Yet? The City of Chelsea hosts several annual events with lots of family fun in mind. April 2 the City will celebrate its 26th Anniversary while hosting its annual Fire at the Foothills BBQ & Dessert Cookoff at the Chelsea Community Center. From 1-4 p.m. enjoy free samples of delicious BBQ and …
A Missionary Checklist
Mission Makers Have you ever wondered what is involved for a missionary to leave their home and move to another country? I met with David and Shannon Brown, members at Meadow Brook Baptist Church to find out. They are scheduled to leave on March 5 to serve in Eastern Europe as Team Associates for a …
Preparing Your Family’s Hearts for Easter
Parenting Points One of the most important days on the Christian calendar is Easter. We remember the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and celebrate the truth that without it, Paul reminds us, “our preaching is in vain and our faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14 ESV). If the resurrection and remembering the resurrection …
OLS Students Honor Community
Education Extra Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School(OLS) recently celebrated Catholic Schools Week focusing on the school’s high-quality, faith-filled education while honoring those who contribute to the school’s success. The week included theme-filled days as they celebrated students, families, faculty and staff, in addition to volunteers, community supporters, and local leaders. OLS takes pride in …
Spring Cleaning Tips to Avoid Spring Pests
Our House The weather is warming up and the flowers are blooming. With the coming of spring, many homeowners are heading up their spring-cleaning checklists. Make sure to protect your home by cleaning hotspots for spring pests in and around your property. Here are four areas to cover. 1. The Yard. Infestations start outside, so tackling …
4 Reasons to Talk About Your Finances
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Bradford & Holliman, www.bradfordholliman.com Do you understand your finances? Here are four reasons to know your finances even if your spouse usually manages them. 1. Since women live longer than men and often have older spouses, women are likely to be the surviving spouses impacted by their …
