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Photos courtesy of Randy Hemphill.
Mending men’s hearts
Hemphill published his second book, “The Restored Man,” in 2019, which details his journey from being a religious man to a restored man and provides a process to help men grow both spiritually and emotionally. Read more
Photo courtesy of David Bobo.
Jefferson State holds ceremony for 1st Respiratory Therapy graduates
Jefferson State held a Pinning Ceremony for the first graduates of the Respiratory Therapy Program on Dec. 13 at the Shelby-Hoover Campus in the Health Sciences Building. Read more
Photo courtesy of Suzanne Hoye.
Clipped Wings group hosts annual Christmas party
Clipped Wings members gathered to celebrate Christmas at the home of Luna and Dave Hollett on Dec. 14. Read more
Photo courtesy of Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.
Leaders participate in DC fly-in
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and 58 INC. held the inaugural Shelby County Washington, D.C., Fly-In on Oct. 23. Read more
Photo courtesy of MediaMerge.
MediaMerge produces audio/visual special effects for Dallas museum
MediaMerge, a leading audio visual integrator based in Chelsea, recently led the creative development and implementation of multiple exhibits for a new $38M construction project in Dallas. Read more
Photo courtesy of Suzanne Hoye.
Clipped Wings hosts fall luncheon
lipped Wings held its annual fall luncheon Oct. 24 at Grille 29. The festive affair was hosted by Leslie Appleton, Suzanne Hoye, Karen Nelson and Mary Ellen Parker. Read more
Photo courtesy of Carol Bruser.
Leadership Shelby class gets economic development overview
During the third class day for the Leadership Shelby County class of 2020, the group learned about the various organizations that work together to promote economic development in Shelby County. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
Help through horses: King’s Stables provides equine therapy for King’s Home children and other nonprofits
King’s Stables is home to an equine therapy program for the youth at King’s Home as well as other nonprofits and people in the community in need. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
Wags to Riches: Chelsea student starts a nonprofit to benefit animals
After mending a few more of Dorothy’s dog toys, Emma decided to turn her love of creativity and her ability to sew into her own nonprofit business: Rags to Wags. Read more
Photo courtesy of Andrew Swindle
20-year-old Sylacauga woman crowned Miss Hoover 2020
Caitlyn McTier is a senior at the University of Alabama and will represent Hoover throughout the coming year and in the Miss Alabama 2020 competition. Read more
Mystery writer Laura Lippman to headline 2020 Southern Voices Festival in Hoover
The five-day celebration is scheduled for Feb. 18-22. Tickets go on sale Jan. 7. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Morningstar UMC to host Blue Christmas for grief, loss
The holiday event was created in 2015 to help people through the grieving process of a loss — not just limited to the loss of a loved one, but also the loss of a job, friend, a major life change or for those who are in need of hope. Read more
Photo by Leah Ingram Eagle.
Church program provides ‘anchor for the soul’: Asbury UMC’s respite ministry offers fellowship for those with memory loss and their caregivers
The purpose of the newly-formed ministry is to provide fellowship and stimulation to people who are living with memory loss due to dementia or stroke, while also giving their care partners a break. Read more
Photo courtesy of Michael Praytor.
Second in command
In his 30th year in law enforcement, Ken Burchfield was recently promoted from major to Chief Deputy of Shelby County and is second in command behind Sheriff John Samaniego. Read more
Wayne Morris
Carlos Sanders, COP give community sense of safety
Carlos Sanders and the Citizens on Patrol (COP) aim to make the Chelsea community a better place through the volunteer work they provide. Their goal is simple: to enhance the quality of life and the safety of the community. Read more
Photo courtesy of Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama.
Hoover woman begins new life, career journey after epilepsy diagnosis
The Hoover native and new mother was asleep in her home in the Kirkman Preserve community when she, for the first time in her life, experienced what is known as a tonic clonic seizure, sometimes called a grand mal seizure. Read more
Photo courtesy of David Leong
More than 600 'step up' for Down syndrome at Veterans Park in 2019 walk
The walk is the biggest fundraiser for Down Syndrome Alabama. Read more
Shifting priorities: Nonprofit helps young people who have aged out of foster care system
Each year in the U.S. more than 25,000 young people age out of foster care and more than 60% of them do not have any identified housing. In Alabama, the number is around 500 yearly, about 70-80 just in Shelby County. Read more
Photo by Leah Ingram Eagle.
Honoring history through storytelling
When Lesli Johnson was in school, she hated history. But for over 10 years, she has been teaching history to others, just in a different way. Read more
Photo courtesy of Eric Chambers.
Avadian Credit Union Named One of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama
Avadian Credit Union was recently named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group. Read more
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