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40 Decades of Dedication at Zion Hill Baptist Church

October 2, 2025

Church Leaders Zion Hill Baptist Church in Birmingham is celebrating the 40th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Anthony Nabors and his wife, First Lady JoAnn. To commemorate this milestone, an Anniversary Banquet will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Woodrow Hall at 7 p.m. The celebration will continue Sunday, October 19, 2025, for the …

Birmingham’s Merriest Holiday Event: Christmas Village Festival

October 2, 2025

Special Feature For generations of families in Birmingham, the official holiday kick off to Christmas merriment is a visit to the Christmas Village Festival. The popular consumer shopping event and local tradition returns to The BJCC on November 5-9, 2025, with more than 700 local, regional and national vendors showcasing unique holiday items. Now in …

Celebrate Your Authenticity in Fall Trends

October 1, 2025

Fashion for You As we enter the fall season, many of us find ourselves staring into our closets wondering, “What should I wear?” Fashion expert and owner of Bash Boutique in Hoover, Amber Noone, is here to share some tips to help us out. #1 Celebrate your authenticity. Wear what makes you feel happy and …

County Fairs & Ferris Wheels

September 26, 2025

The Great Outdoors It’s late October in Andalusia. The sun sets over the Midway’s bright lights. The hot afternoon begins to cool, and the County Fair comes alive. Hand in hand, my wife Hannah and I cross the parking lot. Our daughter Banks and two of her girlfriends prance ahead. “Let’s ride the Ferris Wheel,” …

With All Your Heart

September 26, 2025

Encouraging Word Colossians 3:17 says in whatever you do, in word or deed, do it as unto the Lord. To me, that means to do it with all your heart! With all your heart means to feel or believe it very strongly. It also suggests being all in, not holding anything back, and being committed. …

Looking at the Backside of a Mule

September 26, 2025

The Home Front When my daughter, Lonna, was in school, her friends talked her into being in the junior high beauty pageant with them. It would be fun, right? She came home and talked her dad and me into it. Then, I realized that I had to come up with a plan. I didn’t know …

Bringing Order & Beauty to Your Outdoor Spaces

September 26, 2025

Our House Are you longing for your home’s outdoor spaces to bring you joy instead of stress? Willow Cove Designs is a local landscape design company that can help you tackle your landscape needs with precision and expertise. Whether you are looking to create a backyard haven for entertainment or even wondering what plants would …

Caring for the Whole Family: Calvert + Associates

September 26, 2025

Healthy Living For nearly 30 years, Adam Calvert Ed.S, LPC-S, CSAT-S has helped individuals and families restore hope and find healing through counseling. Calvert came to the Magic City to attend UAB. During that time, he met his wife Mandy, and the couple decided to plant roots in Birmingham. Calvert began his career as a …

Meet the Petite & Affectionate Talia

September 26, 2025

The Family Pet Some of the most powerful testimonies come not from words, but from lives transformed, and that includes the lives of companion animals. Meet Talia, a radiant reminder of what love can do.  Once tethered to a heavy chain, Talia spent the early days of her life confined. No freedom to explore. No …

Battling Back Auburn’s Can’t Miss Kid, Alex McPherson

September 26, 2025

Cover Story “You can’t have a testimony without a test,” he said, his voice sounding cheery and upbeat, a day after Auburn University’s 2025 homecoming. “We all try to control things, but we really have no control, so I’ve handed my battle over to the Lord- I’m trusting Him to see me through,” he said. …

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