Rubin E. Grant Two of the state’s legendary quarterbacks will be linked forever thanks to the Alabama Sports of Hall. The ASHOF recently announced the creation of a new award to be named for Bart Starr and Pat Sullivan. The Starr-Sullivan Achievement Award will recognize a former collegiate quarterback who exhibits exemplary character, integrity and leadership while making a … [Read more...]
Racial Reconciliation: Samford Hosts Conference Looking at Race Relations From a Spiritual, as Well as Political, Perspective
A conference being held at Samford University next week will look at race relations not just in a political light, but also by considering “the religious roots of the United States and its sins,” according to a statement from the university.“Racial Reconciliation and the National Covenant” is being hosted by the Beeson Divinity School and its Institute of Anglican … [Read more...]
Step Right Up: Glenwood Junior Board Hosts Annual Carnival Fundraiser, Celebrates Avondale Campus Renovation
By Emily WilliamsGlenwood is growing each year thanks to an ongoing $10 million capital campaign that has been funding a variety of expansion projects to help further the organization’s Renowned Care Renewed Hope mission.Each project is designed to further help the organization’s participants – adults and children with autism spectrum disorder – live … [Read more...]
‘Something to Say’: Mountain Brook Author Writes About the Romance Between Joy Davidman and C.S. Lewis
By Sam PrickettJoy Davidman may have died nearly 60 years ago, but for Mountain Brook author Patti Callahan Henry, she’s begun to take on “a life of her own” again.Davidman’s 10-year relationship with author and theologian C.S. Lewis is the subject of Henry’s latest novel, “Becoming Mrs. Lewis,” which was published by HarperCollins in October. Though the … [Read more...]
To Sleep, Perchance
Sleep is part of the good health trifecta – sensible food, regular exercise, eight solid hours of sleep. With enough willpower, you can talk yourself into the right foods and an appropriate amount of exercise, but the sleep part isn’t that simple, at least not for me. I do all the right things – dim the lights, cool the room just a tad, make sure I haven’t just watched any … [Read more...]