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The Home Front: HomeTown Lenders

February 24, 2017

Super Hero 5K Eggstravaganza Enjoy a Super Hero 5K Run and an Easter Egg Drop while showing support for the real heroes in our community- our local police. April 15 HomeTown Lenders is hosting a Super Hero 5K and Eggstravaganza.  Runners are encouraged to suit up in their favorite super hero costume or come dressed …

Healthy Living: St. Vincent’s

February 24, 2017

Expanding Healthcare Services in Trussville St. Vincent’s Health System plans to open outpatient services, including diagnostics, in Trussville this fall.  “We are excited to expand our services in the Trussville and surrounding community,” said Neeysa Biddle, FACHE, Sr. V.P., Ascension & Birmingham Market Exec. of St. Vincent’s Health System. “We have listened to the community …

Healthy Living: YMCA

February 24, 2017

Best Summer Ever! Build Healthy Confidence thru Camp Do you want your child to be more confident? Send them to camp this summer! Sleepaway camp and day camp offer the perfect environment for children of all ages to gain self-confidence by experiencing success in new activities, learning how to be more independent, building new friend …

Health Living: American Heart Association

February 24, 2017

Babies Wear Red for Heart Disease Awareness St. Vincent’s Health System babies wore red caps for the American Heart Association’s 15th Annual National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 3, 2017.  It’s a part of the “Go Red for Women” campaign to build awareness of heart disease, which is the number one killer of women. St. …

Faith at Work: Jeremy Miller

February 24, 2017

The Day I Met My Father Being raised by my mother, who was a single parent, I started getting into trouble at an early age. I left home at the age of seventeen. I thought I had it all figured out, but nothing in my life changed; trouble with the law, drugs, and everything else …

Encouraging Word: Jimmie Hale Mission

February 24, 2017

HIS Vision not Tunnel Vision  “Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained (perish).” Proverbs 29:18 The meaning of “vision” in this verse refers to having insight and to gain understanding. “Vision” can also be translated “revelation.” I believe our role as Christ-followers is to seek God’s wisdom and to discover God’s will for …

Education Extra: Tactical Faith

February 24, 2017

Tactical Faith: Initiating Conversations About Christianity in our Community Tactical Faith started as a simple idea between three men over a BBQ lunch in Homewood, Ala. The men present at the meal were accustomed to thinking and talking about Christianity in a certain way and tone. They all tried to love God using both their minds …

Education Extra: John Carroll Dance

February 24, 2017

John Carroll Dance Teams Win National Titles! John Carroll Catholic’s Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle School dance teams received top honors at the recent 2017 UDA (Universal Dance Association) National and State Dance Team Championships! The Middle School dance team won first place in the Junior High Hip Hop category at the national competition. In …

Education Extra: Animate

February 24, 2017

Worship: Training Ground for Teens to Hear & Tell the Story of God “In scripture, God calls us to use our gifts and talents to worship God. God has given me the gift of music, and it is my responsibility to share that gift with others to glorify God. I am so thankful for the …

Cover Story: Gary Palmer

February 24, 2017

Congressman Gary Palmer’s American Dream Congressman Gary Palmer took the oath of office for his second term representing Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives earlier this year. As the country adjusts to policies under the new Trump administration, he will continue to serve as the voice of Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, …

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