By Donna Cornelius Going to classes, living in dorm rooms and heading out with friends for late-night snacks are everyday parts of college life for many young adults. But for those with intellectual disabilities, these kinds of activities often aren’t the norm. A new program at the University of Alabama is changing that. CrossingPoints, a student transition program on the UA … [Read more...]
Auxiliary Efforts: Amy Grant Concert Will Benefit Big Oak Ranch
By Sarah KuperFor most children, a drugstore birthday card is not much to get excited about unless it includes cash or a check. But for a child living at Big Oak Ranch in Springville, receiving a birthday card could be the first time they’ve gotten a piece of mail with their name on it. “These children are not bad kids or kids that have gotten into trouble. They are … [Read more...]
Tailgates in Good Taste: Keep Your Game Day Get-Togethers Simply Delicious With These Dishes and Drinks
By Donna Cornelius In this part of the country, college football game days are stressful enough without fretting over what to serve to hungry tailgaters. You can put all your efforts into worrying about your favorite team with these crowd-pleasing recipes from Jefferson State Community College’s Culinary and Hospitality Institute. Chef Todd Jackson, who put together a … [Read more...]
Sister Run: Morgan Hopes to Keep Spartan Cross-Country Rolling
By Lee Davis Nobody has to tell Anna Grace Morgan about the spectacular history of the Mountain Brook girls cross-country team. She has it in her bloodline. Morgan’s older sister Madeline was a standout runner for the Lady Spartans a decade ago. The elder Morgan was named Over the Mountain Athlete of the Year and earned a running scholarship to Duke University. Anna Grace is … [Read more...]
Bronze Mettle: Men’s Hall of Fame at Samford Honors Great Alabamians
By Lee Davis A vice president of the United States, a rocket scientist, a Supreme Court justice and a world-renowned botanist are all hanging out at Samford University. So are dozens of other prominent men with Alabama connections who contributed to the state, the nation and the world. They are members of the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame, where they are honored with a special … [Read more...]