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Jones builds legacy of healing others

Although she has officially retired from full-time employment as a registered nurse, 68-year-old Evelyn Jones continues her mission ...

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Joyner stays active through volunteering

Margaret Joyner has spent a lifetime taking care of others through volunteerism and serving family members over the ...

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Ledlow supports others through Christian service

Ordained 40 years ago, as a deacon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Brierfield, Charles Ledlow has exemplified what ...

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Patients benefit from Pool’s sewing

Agnes Pool strives to help others through her work.

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Courtney shows compassion through OMMM

Alabama houses some of the hungriest and poorest numbers of Americans, according to a Bread for the World ...

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Bradstreet boasts background in military, education

Ron Bradstreet was born in Jacksonville, Florida.

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McDaniel serves fellow veterans in leadership roles

Tom McDaniel is a native of Miami, Florida. At age 21, he joined the Army and worked as ...

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Armstrong a man of selflessness, faith

As tax commissioner for the past 15 years, Don Armstrong’s commitment to service to his fellow man extends ...

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Winters reflects on his life’s adventures

“I’ve had some amazing adventures up to this point in my life,” said 56-year-old Derek Winters Sr.

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Acker lauded for lengthy public service

The middle of three children, Daniel “Dan” Acker is a Birmingham native.

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Mitchell leads literacy tutoring organization

Lelia Mitchell, 67, is a native of Calera, Alabama. In 1968, during the era of busing, she was ...

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Acker spends time writing, serving at church

Judy Harmon Acker’s career as an educator spanned 33 years at Thompson Elementary School as a second-grade teacher.

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Pruitt helps people through military service

“Boy, I’ve had some fun,” said 67-year-old John Pruitt on the opportunities and adventures made possible through his ...

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Booth’s roots in Pearidge run deep

With the exception of the time he served in the military, Owen Booth has not ventured much from ...

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Predictions tied to 2020 Census

According to the Census Bureau population projections, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly ...

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