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Jessica Webster: An Inspirational Voice
Birmingham’s Jessica Webster never expected her music to be recorded and shared, but her talent and passion as a singer couldn’t be contained when God called her to share her story. Her first performances were in school and church where she thought her limits were reached. Mercy Me and Jamie Grace then became inspirations to …
The Anvil at Vulcan Park
Darlene Negrotto, Pres. / CEO, Vulcan Park Foundation, Birmingham Mayor William Bell, Sr., and Birmingham Councilwoman Valerie Abbott cut the ribbon at the recent grand opening of the Anvil, the new museum store at Vulcan Park and Museum.
Primary Care Grand Opening
A blessing, ribbon cutting ceremony and open house were all a part of the recent St.Vincent’s Primary Care – Hoover new office location celebration. Seen here are Sherri Clark, MD, Rebecca Miller, MD, Zachary Stone, MD and Nurse Practitioner Nicole Massey who are now seeing and accepting new patients at the new office, 1870 Chace Drive, Suite …
You Can Bank On It – Small Business Success
In Alabama, small business owners and entrepreneurs alike make up more than half of our state’s work force. Small businesses have many diverse needs and NobleBank & Trust has several options to help smaller companies grow and thrive. NobleBank & Trust now offers a prepaid business solution through BizNOW™, a low cost, prepaid offering for …
Reading Mission
KaiLian Davis, a Prince of Peace Catholic Church teen parishioner, tutored Cameron Hunter in a summer literacy program as part of a John Carroll Catholic High School mission trip to the Black Belt community of Vredenburgh, Ala. Prince of Peace was a sponsor of the literacy program.
5 Steps to Protect Children in the Digital Age
Let’s be honest. It isn’t easy raising children in a day and age where hundreds of thousands of dangerous images and messages are not only just a click away, but the clicks are happening on devices that our children are often carrying in their pockets. Consider these stats from CovenantEyes.com and CommonSenseMedia.com: 1 in 4 …
Understanding Social Security Benefits
Over 64 million people today receive some form of Social Security benefits. (Source: Fast Facts & Figures About Social Security, 2015) But Social Security is more than just a retirement program. Its scope has expanded to include other benefits as well, such as disability, family, and survivor’s benefits. Disability Benefits. If you become disabled, you …
How to Help a Senior that has Fallen Prey to Common Scams
There is an increase in the instances of foreign scammers preying on senior adults. Three common scams I see use religion, prizes, and loneliness to gain access to the senior’s assets. Charity/Religion Scam. In this scenario, the scammer calls the senior and pretends to be a charity or religious organization. The scammer may pray with the senior …
Saint George’s Middle Eastern Food Festival
Birmingham’s only Byzantine Catholic Church will host its 35th Middle Eastern Food Festival September 8-10. The Festival will take place at St. George Melkite Catholic Church at 425 16th Avenue South. True to its name, the Festival will offer homemade culinary choices like rolled grape leaves, Kibbee and Mediterranean-style chicken. The “mile long” sweet booth …
