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100 cultured years

The Columbiana Culture Club began their yearlong "Centennial Celebration" June 27 at the Liberty Day Parade with members dressed in period costumes dating from 1910-2010. Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Friday, July 3, 2009 6:00 am

Lifestyles

Minds on Mexico mission

Alamo Street Community Church in Monclova, Mexico expects a crowd of visitors in its sanctuary beginning July 4. Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Wednesday, July 1, 2009 4:59 pm

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Shelby Academy expected to close doors

Shelby Academy will close pending membership approval, according to the school's attorney Mitchell Spears. Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Wednesday, July 1, 2009 4:10 pm

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From Fertile Minds come fresh foods

Market-goers snatched up fresh-from-the-earth carrots from the Fertile Minds stand at Pepper Place Market June 27. Indian Springs School students rotate Saturdays selling produce from ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Wednesday, July 1, 2009 11:14 am

Lifestyles

How to yard sale

Your trash is no longer simply someone else’s treasure. Now, last season’s jeans and the movies you’ve watched 1,000 times can produce a double–fold benefit ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Tuesday, June 30, 2009 4:41 pm

Lifestyles

Fresh demonstrations

Wafting from the back corner of Buck Creek Park come scents of roasted pork and fresh basil. Throughout the summer chefs from across the Birmingham ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Monday, June 29, 2009 4:35 pm

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Students bound for success

Fingertips click against keyboards in the computer lab of Comer Hall at the University of Montevallo. UM's Upward Bound program exposes high school kids to ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Monday, June 29, 2009 4:29 pm

News

Class focuses on smart home buying

Consumers often purchase used cars with caution, but many may not be as prepared when buying homes. Roland Thomas, a real estate instructor for Jefferson ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Thursday, June 25, 2009 5:33 pm

News

State Superintendent discusses advancing education

Alabama schools can rise to the top of education faster than some believe, said State Superintendent Joe Morton at the Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:18 pm

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Urban farming expands to rural countryside

Bursts of rich gold sunflowers line Shelby County 41 near the town of Mt Laurel. The 25 acres of fields lying behind them announce the ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Tuesday, June 23, 2009 4:55 pm

Lifestyles

Sacred sound fills sanctuary

Hundreds of singers gathered at First Christian Church June 20–21 to take part in the National Sacred Harp Singers Convention. Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Tuesday, June 23, 2009 6:00 am

Lifestyles

Quilting pieces memories, interests together

Pat Lovelady and other members of the Birmingham Quilters Guild found themselves surrounded by walls of beautifully pieced together quilts during QuiltFest 2009 June 20–21. Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Monday, June 22, 2009 4:14 pm

Lifestyles

QuiltFest aims to connect people to their heritage

Women of the Birmingham Quilters Guild began diligently working earlier this week to transform Oak Mountain Middle School into a guilt museum. The guild plans ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Thursday, June 18, 2009 4:52 pm

News

Summer school switches focus

When two students fail a sophomore English class, one might lack grammar skills while the other gets lost in lectures about folklore. This summer, when ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 5:17 pm

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Grits niche grabs Martha Stewart’s attention

When Martha Stewart asked Chef John Besh of Luke Restaurant in New Orleans to recreate his Slow-Cooked Louisiana Shrimp and Grits, he knew exactly where ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Monday, June 15, 2009 4:34 pm

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