By Rubin E. GrantGeorge Shamblin had a conversation with a friend who had become confused about what she was hearing at the church she attended.What she was perplexed about was that some of the teaching and preaching didn’t align with the teachings of the Bible.So, Shamblin, a pastor and teacher at The Center for Executive Leadership in Birmingham, mentioned … [Read more...]

By Anne RuisiOn Memorial Day, families and friends of the fallen will set flags on graves to honor the sacrifices their loved ones made in the line of duty, most during their own lifetimes. Others, like members of the Sons of Union Veterans, will commemorate their Civil War ancestors and early Jefferson County residents who fought in blue. It was a … [Read more...]

By Anne RuisiAs the U.S. Small Business Administration marks National Small Business Week, three Mountain Brook shop owners celebrating landmark business anniversaries reflected on the importance of small businesses to the community.“Small business is the backbone of the country,” said Jean Clayton, owner of Christine’s in Mountain Brook Village which opened 50 years … [Read more...]

By Anne RuisiMountain Brook police vehicles are sporting new decals to let children suffering abuse know that police officers are safe people to go to when they need help.“So many kids are taught to think they should be afraid of the police. We want children to understand they can go to them for help,” said Debra Schneider, executive director of Children’s Hospital … [Read more...]

By Ana GoodU.S. Rep. Gary Palmer did not mince words when he spoke during a multi-chamber event April 13. Palmer, R-Hoover, spoke on his belief that the country must unite in the face of growing international tensions. “We don’t have the option to fight each other,” Palmer said, during the Washington Update Luncheon held at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain … [Read more...]