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Valleydale Christian Grads Celebrate!
Education Extra In formal caps and gowns, seniors recently graduated from Valleydale Christian Academy on Valleydale Road. The ceremony was adjusted for social distancing but still included a traditional message from Valedictorians Jerica Snowden and Cameron Meredith and a celebratory tossing of caps. 44 seniors graduated May 22, 2020 after finishing an unusual spring semester. …
Honoring Veterans: Leadership Shelby County’s Community Service Project
Special Feature Generations of veterans have served and sacrificed to protect America and ensure its freedom. Opened in Feb. of 2014, the National Veterans Shrine at the American Village in Montevallo, Ala. strives to honor veterans and preserve their stories of bravery for future generations. Patterned after Philadelphia’s Carpenters Hall, the Shrine houses major sculpture …
Face Masks with Faith
Faith at Work Birmingham native Iris Morgan saw a need and continues to fill it. After the opening of her salon on Highway 280 was delayed due to COVID-19, she decided to start making cloth masks to generate income and spread hope in her community. Scripture is sewn onto most of the masks she makes. …
I Shop Shelby County
Special Feature Are you looking for ways to #shoplocal? Turner Promotions, Brownstone Marketing Solutions, 58 INC and The Shelby County Chamber have come together to launch a fun contest designed to help support businesses throughout Shelby County. Here’s how: 1) Visit www.roguegarments.com and click on the #ShopShelbyCounty tab to purchase a “#ShopShelbyCounty” t-shirt in one …
“Shop Local”
Photo Fun The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce hosted a drive-through April 4 giving area residents a bag filled with free activities for kids and adults and a shopping guide with information and coupons from area local businesses. The Shopping Guide gives details on local business operations and can be accessed on line at www.vestaviahills.org. …
“Best Wishes!”
Photo Fun Neighbors in Kirkman Preserve united to send best wishes to their neighbor Keri McLendon, a nurse on the frontlines during the pandemic. Due to Covid-19, she had to cancel her wedding and reception and celebrate with only immediate family at the neighborhood community lake. As Keri and her new husband Charles Hyde left …
“Thank You for Your Service!”
Photo Fun Hoover’s Cameron Dionne is seen here manning the 1MC to alert the crew of a live fire training exercise from the pilot house of the Navy’s U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) which actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. †
Local Grads Share Their Faith in Christ: 2020 College Scholarship Winner & Finalists
Special Feature Congratulations to Ramey Medders from Hoover High School, the recipient of the Third Annual Birmingham Christian Family(BCF) scholarship sponsored by Judson College, www.judson.edu. Medders receives a $1000 scholarship to the college of her choice. Read her inspiring words about how her faith impacted her during her high school career. “Something my church has …
