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Local Senior Care Advisor Eases Tough Choices for Families

December 18, 2025

By Doug BlackShawn Barnes, owner of CarePatrol of Huntsville/Birmingham/Montgomery, is recognized as one of Alabama’s leading experts on senior living. A Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, he has guided more than 900 seniors, and thousands of family members, through decisions involving independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and in-home care.His … [Read more...]

Birmingham-based psychiatrist continues exploration of conscience with newly published book

December 18, 2025

Dr. N.S. Xavier MD, psychiatrist and author, continues his examination of conscience, spirituality and religion in a newly published book His prior book on conscience was endorsed by Consciousness Explorer Deepak Chopra. CONSCIENCE, SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION: Evade Extremisms and Enjoy an Enriched Life with an Axial Age Perspective, is Xavier’s fourth book … [Read more...]

Rebels Come Up Short to Central-Phenix City, 46-7, In State Flag Football Title Game

December 12, 2025

By Loyd McIntoshPhotos by Jordan WaldVestavia Hills’ dream season came up just short of a state title as the Rebels’ flag football team fell to Central-Phenix City 46-7 in the 6A-7A championship game at Protective Stadium. Vestavia Hills Head Coach Daniel Davis said the team came in playing some of its best football all year, including playoff wins over … [Read more...]

Homewood High School Junior Angelina Grace publishes Breaking Codes

December 12, 2025

Homewood High School 16 year old Angelina Grace Chicnes Pizarro has published her first book called Breaking Codes, a basic introduction to computer science for all ages. Yet the title has a double entendre meant to also encourage her readers to break boundaries and be limitless.“I wrote "Breaking Codes" in order to motivate younger audiences to pursue knowledge without … [Read more...]

Altamont Theatre Earns Fourth Consecutive State Best In Show Honor

December 12, 2025

Altamont School Theatre students earned their fourth consecutive Best In Show honor at the 2025 state Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival Dec. 7.  The Knights will perform the show in competition again at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, March 4-7.Individual and group state Trumbauer honors also included:All … [Read more...]

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