By Emily Williams The names of more than 11,000 Alabama veterans who have lost their lives in service to the United States of America since 1900 are immortalized at the Alabama Veterans Memorial Park. The park is always adding to its memorials. One of them, the StepStone memorial, allows people to honor any veteran, living or dead, with a paver in the park’s courtyard. Park … [Read more...]
Christian Thought Leader to Speak at Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education
By Sarah Kuper Best-selling author, radio host and Christian commentator Eric Metaxas will speak March 19 at Samford University as part of the Percy Cook Ratliff Lecture Series. Metaxas is a prominent Christian faith ambassador on the national stage. In 2012, he was selected as the keynote speaker for the National Prayer Breakfast. His take on current and faith-based affairs … [Read more...]
The Beat Goes On: AFC Founder 2019 Heart Ball Honoree
Dr. Bruce Irwin, founder and chief executive officer of American Family Care, is the honoree for the 2019 Birmingham Heart Ball, held each year by the American Heart Association. The festivities on the night of March 2 at Barber Motorsports Museum will include dinner, an opportunity to donate and a live auction. Founded by Irwin, American Family Care today consists of … [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...]