First person: Forgotten gifts of Christmas

December 14, 2025

Most have heard the ancient proverb, “Familiarity breeds contempt.”

Lass Words: Clear vision in a ‘fuzzy’ world

December 13, 2025

I recently ordered a new pair of glasses. The kind where the lenses gradually transition from distance vision to bifocals as you scan down to the bottom of the lens.

Licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries in Alabama approved

December 12, 2025

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has approved licenses for three dispensary companies. This latest development signals a major step toward launching the state’s long-delayed medical

Fannie Mae office to relocate to Birmingham

December 12, 2025

The Federal National Mortgage Association’s San Francisco office will move to Birmingham, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced Thursday (Dec. 11).

Senate rejects dueling health care bills

December 12, 2025

The U.S. Senate failed to advance competing partisan health care bills Thursday (Dec. 11) as Alabamians brace for a spike in premiums next year.

Retired worship pastor leverages gifts to invest in others with Worship Practice

December 12, 2025

Longtime ministry leader Charlie Martin was initially invested into by two people. One was a summer youth pastor who found out Martin was musical and

Walk Through Bethlehem event starts Dec. 12 at Bethel Baptist in Robertsdale

December 11, 2025

At Walk Through Bethlehem, groups of 15 to 30 are guided by a “shepherd” through scenes set up around the church campus as they search for the newborn Jesus. This year’s event runs Dec. 12-14 from 6-8 p.m.