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The Woman Driving McDowell Security: Candyce McDowell
Faith at Work Husband and wife teams in business are nothing new, but often-times one gets overshadowed when the business breaks out. As the President of Birmingham based McDowell Security, Jeff McDowell is the face of the business and the one you see quoted most often. However, Jeff is quick to tell you that he …
A Piece of Jugtown History at Magnolia Festival
Cool Stuff Jugtown, Ala. changed its name to Gardendale, Ala. in 1906. Why? Find out when you attend the 17th Annual Magnolia Festival at the Gardendale Civic Center on April 21. Plus, you will have an opportunity to see an original jug claimed to be made in the Jugtown factory from 1873-1876. The jug was …
Rise Against Hunger: Local Volunteers Pack 300,098 Meals for Kids
Church Leaders For the eighth year in a row, Canterbury United Methodist (UMC) and St. Luke’s Episcopal partnered against hunger. With the help of nearly two thousand volunteers, they packed over 300,000 meals over a three-day period in February. The group also met its goal of packing three million total meals for Rise Against Hunger …
Live to Serve: Birmingham Christian Family Scholarship Winner, Lacy Pierce
Education Extra From among 55 applicants, Evangel Classical Christian School Senior Lacy Pierce has been chosen as the 2018 Birmingham Christian Family Scholarship Recipient. Pierce will be able to use the $500 Scholarship at the college of her choice. An independent panel of judges, including clergy and education professionals, chose Pierce’s essay answer to the …
Glen Iris Students Honored
Education Extra From excellence in academics to excellence in the arts and Bible teaching, Glen Iris Baptist School (GIBS) students are being recognized for their efforts. Junior Sara Young’s design and construction of an heirloom garment recently won her a first-place ribbon at the Alabama Christian Education Association (ACEA) Fine Arts competition which includes students …
Samford University Center for Worship and the Arts
Education Extra National Platform for Youth Ministry & Worship Ministry: Center for Worship and the Arts Through programs, research, and scholarship, the Center for Worship and the Arts is creating a national platform for conversations about the relationship between youth ministry and worship ministry. Based at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., the Center is run …
FUN Awaits at the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
Are We There Yet? Looking for a day trip for the kids over Spring Break? Or some Saturday family fun? Check out the Children’s Hands-On Museum (CHOM) of Tuscaloosa where “curiosity, creativity and discovery” abound! CHOM offers newborns through age 13 a fabulous place just for them! The Museum is open Monday through Friday 9-5pm …
Great Get-Away at Historic Boone Cabin
Tucked away on the wooded banks of Lake Tuscaloosa, the 1820s Boone Cabin provides historic charm, modern features, and breathtaking views of the lake. Boone newspapers graciously donated the home to The University of Alabama in honor of Mrs. Frances Boone. With renovations that maintain the historic integrity of the home, the venue is now …
The Benefits of Socializing as a Senior
Senior Scene As adults age, it’s common to spend more time alone and less time engaging in social situations.  A diminishing social life can lead to social isolation, which presents dangerous health risks. Social isolation can lead to poor emotional health and depression, high blood pressure, decreased physical health, and a decreased sense of well-being. …
Join in CommUnity Seder Celebration
City Scene For most Christians, Easter is the highlight of the Spring church calendar; for most Jews, the main Spring event is the Passover celebration, featuring a traditional meal based on retelling and reenacting the original exodus from Egypt. These events might seem unrelated, but did you know that Jesus’ “Last Supper” was a traditional …
