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Helping with college costs

College financial aid is confusing. I’m helping my second child navigate the uncertain waters of paying for college. ...

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Karen Varner loses to win

Karen Varner is a winner. She always has been a young woman that Pelham High School claimed with ...

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Varner loses to win

Karen Varner is a winner. She always has been a young woman that Pelham High School claimed with ...

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An on-stage learning experience

“What about the interview? Wasn’t that an incredible experience?” I asked Junior Sarah Briley who competed in the ...

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Company has it in the bag

My daughter is engaged, making me the mother of the bride, abbreviated lately as the MOB. Recent MOB ...

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Celebrating the last dance

The end of era requires a fitting celebration.

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2013 is the year for No. 13

Being named to the All Shelby County team is impressive.

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Santa surprises family in need

Santa eyed the vehicle warily and said, "We could take it for our delivery."

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Giving Christmas to others

Three teenage girls walked briskly ahead of me as I started toward the store. Although I couldn’t see ...

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Habitat helps build character

"I won't be here tomorrow Mrs. Nolen," Devin Stevenson said. "You know why?"

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Dance builds connection to community

Reanna Grissom Swinford has been a dancer since the age of 4. Today, Reanna and her husband, Julian ...

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Connecting with the community

"Be-te-le-he-mu-everyone say this with me," said Pelham Mayor Gary Waters at the Pelham tree-lighting ceremony.

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Bringing stories to life

"I've heard that actors are liars, magicians, impersonators, social activists and entertainers," PHS theatre teacher Jamie Stephenson said. ...

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Constant change in the classroom

Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, "Nothing endures but change."

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Pelham is a house united

Wise words have been bountiful this fall. Monday’s Pelham City Council meeting featured the swearing in of our ...

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