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Adoptive mom uses medical knowledge to help children with special needs

From The Alabama Baptist   At a young age, Johnna Breland felt called to be a doctor, but as she grew up, that career never seemed...

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Sean of the South: The Country Gentleman

By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South  Danny and the boys arrived late to the nursing home. They were running behind schedule because...

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Randy Tatano: Catholic guilt and Rosemary's Baby

Growing up Catholic in the fifties & sixties, I was dealing with the usual rules that go with any religion. We had the fish-on-Friday...

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Alabama Kombucha brewer product wins national award for being ‘good, clean and fair’

The first commercial kombucha brewer in Birmingham recently won a national award for one of its products. Better Kombucha, which brews...

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Alabama Aviation High School prepares to open in August

The Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAHS) finalized its contract with the Alabama Public Charter School Commission on Nov....

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Frios Gourmet Pops expansion to bring 200 jobs to Mobile

Mobile-based FGP Holding, which owns Frios Gourmet Pops and FGP Manufacturing LLC, announced plans for a rapid expansion and production...

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Randy Tatano: A writer, because of a great teacher

Fifth Grade, 1964. The Cold War. The space race. And an amazing teacher. I loved school back then. And after a long summer, I was ready...

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Escambia County schools capturing hearts with contracts

If you’re the parent of an Escambia County school student and ask, “How was school today?” you might hear this as an answer: “I signed...

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Sean of the South: Lady of the checkout lane

By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South  The supermarket checkout line. She was white-haired and frail. Her buggy was filled to capacity...

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Eagle Forum discusses The Great Reset and Your Loss of Privacy

The ever-changing world of technology was the focus on Tuesday night at the second-ever meeting of the Eagle Forum of Alabama’s Marion...

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Today is Martin Luther King Day

Monday, Jan. 17,  is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is a federal and state holiday so government offices, post offices, banks, courthouses,...

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Today is Robert E. Lee Day

Today is an official state holiday. State offices and most schools will be closed in honor of the legendary Confederate General Robert...

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Sean of the South: WEEEEEE!

By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South  I have a letter here from Kyle that reads, “Dear Sean, I have the ring, I have the girl, but every...

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Randy Tatano: Alabama fans, let me show you how to lose

Believe me, I get it. I know what it feels like when your favorite team loses. Problem is, I know it a lot better than Alabama fans....

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15 & Focused: East Alabama teen takes political commentary to next level

In less than a year, a Calhoun County teen has made waves in the political world. As a conservative political commentator, Caroline...

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First hospital-based water birth program launching in Alabama

Come February, moms in Alabama will have a choice they have never had before - to give birth in water, in a hospital. Dr. Jesanna Cooper...

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‘If you’re reading this…’ Mother of Alabama soldier killed in Iraq shares letters written by son

In 2007, country artist Tim McGraw took the stage at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards and solemnly sang, for the first time,...

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Will Sellers: The miracle of the Anglo-Irish treaty

One vision of utopia includes the conversion of weapons of war into farming implements. The Bible anticipates a time when swords will...

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Randy Tatano: How the Cancel Culture mob came after me on January 6th

Writers are used to bad reviews. Even the most beloved bestsellers have a parade of one-star reviews on Amazon. Look up your favorite...

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Sean of the South: It's going to be alright

By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South  Remember when you were little? Remember how whenever you were sick your mother made chicken soup?...

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'I know that God has a purpose' Wheelchair-bound Miss Alabama USA contestant encouraging others

The 2022 Miss Alabama USA pageant will be held Friday, Jan. 14, and Saturday, Jan. 15, in Auburn. There will be 34 contestants competing...

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New scooter trend picking up speed in south Alabama

That shiny new electric scooter you see on the sidewalk is not a Christmas gift some kid forgot to put away. If you’re in Andalusia...

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VIDEO: Alabama WWII veteran dies at 96

A 96-year-old World War II veteran from Alabama has passed away. Chief Master Sgt. E.W. Bush (ret.) took his last breath in the early...

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Flatline Movement uses hip-hop laced with gospel lyrics to reach teenagers

From The Alabama Baptist When Dewayne Rembert was growing up, he didn’t have a father around. But he did have something else — music....

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Alabama says farewell to beloved pastor Frank Barker

As we close out 2021, it seems appropriate to look at one of its bittersweet conclusions by celebrating the life and mourning the death...

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From Alabama to Music City: Jackson Capps

He got his first guitar when he was only eight years old and he was on stage a year later. Singing and playing at the World Famous...

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Randy Tatano: Resolution for parents - help your teen get a job!

My Dad started with the old school lessons early. I was in the first grade and was complaining about the one-mile walk to the elementary...

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