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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 …
Carried by Faith: Major’s Miracle Story
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 On October 2, 2021, Brady McLaughlin and his son, Major, geared up for …
Bitter and Sweet
Best Books Imagine for a moment that everything we thought and felt was being broadcast to the public via a screen above our head. Every thought. Every desire. Every emotion. What if the world could see past our pleasant demeanor and polite discourse? What if the world could see who we truly are, deep inside? …
The Greater Work
Best Books Disciple-making is not a program; it’s a lifestyle. This one truth has the power to change your life and to literally the world. Think about it. The early church was a church without walls. Unlike today, they had no church buildings or ministry budgets. However, they had something we often lack. The one …
Behind the Music at the Gardendale Magnolia Festival
Music Notes For 21 years, the Gardendale Magnolia Festival has brought a wide variety of entertainment to the community- including a car show, pooch parade, petting zoo, vendors, and more! One aspect of the annual festival that is always a crowd favorite is live music. With the help of brothers Joe and Randy Posey of …
Why Staying Socially Active as Your Age is Good for Your Health
Senior Scene Although loneliness may not seem like a significant issue, lack of social contact can have a seriously detrimental effect on the emotional and physical health of older adults, who are often most susceptible to isolation. It’s a fact of life that as people grow older, they will face an increased likelihood of losing …
