Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law has launched the first full-service law school clinic in Alabama for veterans. The Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic, dubbed C-Vets, provides free legal assistance to veterans and their families in an eight-county area of North Central Alabama. Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Cullman, Etowah, Jefferson, Shelby and Walker … [Read more...]
Bundles of Hope Seeks to Collect 350,000 Diapers for Families in Need
Bundles of Hope has a goal. It’s trying to collect at least 350,000 diapers during its sixth annual Stuff the Bus event, set for Sept. 18-27. According to officials with Bundles of Hope, a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, diapers are an expensive necessity, and 1 in 3 families struggles to provide enough to keep their baby properly clean and dry. “During the … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Meanest Dog Mom In America
By Sue Murphy I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “One day, I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am.” I don’t know. Some days, I’m not sure my dog’s opinion of me is all that good. Oh sure, Dave loves me. I know that. But, there are times (a lot of times) when it’s obvious that Dave questions my judgment. If it is raining and I open the door and say, “Let’s go … [Read more...]
Welcome Back: Jan Hunter Takes on One-Woman Show “Love, Linda” for VST 2020-21 Season Opener
By Emily Williams On March 26, Virginia Samford Theatre leaders made the call to cancel the remainder of their 2019-2020 season, not knowing how long it would be before they reopened or whether they would have room for the cancelled shows in their next season. One of those productions, starring Jan Hunter, will now be presented as the season opener. Hunter will return to the … [Read more...]
Delayed Start: Rebels Ready to Take on Hoover Following COVID Outbreak
By Rubin E. Grant This was not the way Braden Glenn envisioned his senior year on the Vestavia Hills’ football team would begin, especially since it’s his first season as the Rebels’ starting quarterback. But three weeks ago, Vestavia Hills suspended preseason practice for nearly two weeks and canceled their first two games of the season against traditional rivals Mountain … [Read more...]