Beth Chapman

College Night: The oldest college tradition

College Night at the University of Montevallo is the oldest college tradition in the United States. Just tell ...

Catherine Legg

People of Kenya capture Corbett’s heart

It was last summer that Jan Corbett received what she describes as “the best gift ever,” an independent ...

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Grillo lights up THS office

The office staff at Thompson High School has long been known for their friendliness. The office is full ...

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All are cordially invited to Shelby County’s 194th Birthday Celebration in Columbiana

Shelby County is having a birthday party! The Shelby County Historical Society, Inc. is sponsoring the 194th Birthday ...

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Celebrating artistry at PHS

“What I love about photography,” said Pelham High School senior Shannon Lavender, “is that it doesn’t have to ...

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American Councils seeking host families for exchange students

American Councils, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., has many educational programs to benefit students around the ...

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Wisdom for a new year

My literary magazine staff left Minneapolis in November after being snowed in for seven hours. Our exhausted flight ...

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Honoring our American veterans

Shirley and Rusty Rigg enjoyed a generational early celebration of Christmas 2011, hosting a grand luncheon buffet for ...

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The Nolens’ post-Christmas craziness

Having small children in your home at Christmas is magical, but one element of those Christmases that I ...

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Calera High School students honor veterans

Prior to the season of peace and goodwill toward men, Calera High School students recognized veterans who fought ...

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Schrupp excited about education

“Mrs. Nolen, tomorrow we’re trying to surprise Coach Schrupp with a party since he won Teacher of the ...

Beth Chapman

Joey Hale puts word ‘ability’ in what could have been disability

I have seen Joey Hale a million times as I shopped at Publix on Valleydale Road. He is ...

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Receive peace and rest in gift of Christ

I like unexpected surprises, but I have a hard time waiting for expected ones. I remember finding Christmas ...

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Missing Jane Bishop

Speaking at the Pelham High School football banquet before the presentation of an award in his late wife’s ...

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Exploring Helena’s Eureka mine shaft

As we stood in the brisk morning air overlooking the newly revealed concrete slab portal inscribed “1917 Eureka ...

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