Funerals allow ‘safe grieving’
November 13, 2003
What makes a funeral meaningful? Doug Manning, a former Baptist pastor and author of several widely distributed books about grief, offers these observations: A funeral
UM holds first fall homecoming celebration during soccer season
November 6, 2003
The University of Mobile (UM) recently held its first fall homecoming during soccer season. The culmination of the weekend was Saturday evening’s crowning of this
Opelika hosts Victorian vistors for Christmas
November 6, 2003
The year is 2003 — or is it? It may be difficult to distinguish along North 8th and 9th Streets in Opelika’s historic district during
Cities in Alabama, across the Southeast offer activities for variety of tastes, travel desires
November 6, 2003
In the Victorian Christmas holiday era, traveling meant dressing warmly and walking to Grandma’s house. Today, families travel by air, rail and personal vehicles thousands
Alcohol sales in Cedar Bluff unconstitutional
November 6, 2003
The impact of a circuit court judge’s gavel declaring a wet/dry vote on alcohol sales in Cedar Bluff unconstitutional could reverberate throughout Alabama. On Oct.
ALCAP helps students manage anger, learn dangers of drugs
November 6, 2003
For Bill Day, his work is a calling full of purpose, fulfillment and adventure. When Day, an associate with Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP), walks
Charity donations drop for first time in 12 years
November 6, 2003
WASHINGTON — Donations to the nation’s largest charities dropped in 2002, a first in 12 years, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported. Contributions decreased 1.2 percent,
Methodist Church cuts 259 jobs in two years
November 6, 2003
NASHVILLE — The United Methodist Church has cut 259 jobs over the past two years — a 21 percent drop — according to The United
