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Understanding the Value of Understanding by JohnBagwell
Sep 29, 2012 |  0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
It's tough to be a man.  Not that women have it easier than men, but that the natural tendencies of men tend to bring out contradictions between intentions and results.  For example: a wife comes to her husband in tears about how someone at the office has been treating her, and the husband, wan...
Is Anniston “Beer City, Alabama?” by Ben_Cunningham
Sep 27, 2012 |  0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
After I posted the news about plans for a brewpub in downtown Anniston , the folks at Huntsville’s Yellowhammer Brewing wondered on Twitter whether the Model City could make a case for a different nickname. "@ cunningham_star : Anniston could soon become home to a new brewpub. annistonst...
New brewpub in the works for Anniston by Ben_Cunningham
Sep 25, 2012 |  0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Calhoun County already is home to the first Alabama brewpub to open since the Brewery Modernization Act of 2011. Soon it may boast two. Cheaha Brewing Company asked the Anniston Planning Commission last week for zoning approval needed to open a restaurant and brewery at the site of the former Lo...
Hop City says it's got ABC's OK to open by Ben_Cunningham
Sep 24, 2012 |  0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Hop City , the new Birmingham store that ran afoul of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control board last week for stocking homrewing supplies, says it now has the ABC's OK to sell beer and wine. Hop City owner Kraig Torres tweeted the news earlier today. Proud to say we're now "legal" in ...
Senses by BrianRobinson
Sep 24, 2012 |  0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
  AND it's been another month since I touched base here.  This one I blame on my insomnia, which has apparently decided it really wants to be my friend forever and ever and ever and EVER!  It comes in two forms now; one where I can't get to sleep until early in the morning, 2 or 3 AM, and then I ...
The Honeymooners by DebraThomas
Sep 23, 2012 |  0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
Tongiht was a fundraiser at our local Berman Museum. It is a one time a year fundraiser that has a lot of food vendors and spirits distributors that come and share their wares with us all, and in turn we pay a fee to get in and have a go at it all. So its been a date my husband and I have kept fo...
Finally I am in a Clique by DebraThomas
Sep 23, 2012 |  0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
I am so happy with my life right now. Of course that can change at any minute when I start to sweat or cant sleep or finally get to sleep and thats the moment that the dog just HAS to go out. Cant wait until a better time, so nooo lets go NOW!! But with all that said, at this particular time and ...
Sepeda Motor Bebek Injeksi Kencang dan Irit Jupiter Z1 by gkkblog
Sep 22, 2012 |  0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Sepeda Motor Bebek Injeksi Kencang dan Irit Jupiter Z1 . Halo, sobat Blogger di seluruh tanah air, sekarang di blog ini saya akan mencoba untuk mereview sebuah produk terbaru dari Yamaha Motor yakni sepeda motor bebek Jupiter Z1 yang memiliki sistem injeksi yang mampu melaju kencang ...
The Game of Life and a Fork in the Road by JohnBagwell
Sep 22, 2012 |  0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
Last night we had family game night and played the game of LIFE.  While not going into all the details of the game itself, there are at least two points in the game where a fork in the road appears.  Go one way, and one thing will happen.  Go another way, and another thing will happen.  What wi...
This image of Hop City's Birmingham location is from the company's website. ABC bottles up Hop City's homebrew plans by Ben_Cunningham
Sep 22, 2012 |  0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Alabama’s beer laws have been changing fast, but not fast enough for people who want to make beer themselves — or those who want to sell them the stuff to do it. Count the folks at Hop City in the latter category. Kraig Torres, who’s run a store by that name in Atlanta since 2009, plan...

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Oxford Farmers market 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
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Hip Hop Hope Vacation ... 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
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Lucile Morgan Library summer reading
Jun 19, 2013 | 0 views |  0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Registration for the summer reading program is not underway at Lucile Morgan Public Library. All Cleburne County boys and girls who will be entering grades 1-6 in the fall are invited to participate. The program will run from June 1 to July 13. Those enrolled in the reading program will earn great prizes for the books they read. Special prizes will be awarded to those who meet their reading goals and to those who read the most books. During June and July the library will be open for three extra hours each weekday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday hours will remain from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. The summer reading program and all services for the library, including large print brooks, audio books on CD, videos, DVD’s, Skype, and Internet access are available to all residents of Cleburne County without charge.
New Hope Ministries
by Veneta McKinney
Jun 19, 2013 | 2 views |  0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Greetings from New Hope Ministries. We will be having a Ladies Night at New Hope Ministries this Thursday night June 20 at 6:30 pm. There will be refreshments served. Please make sure to come and be a part of this special fellowship time. The men will be having a special Men’s Breakfast at Golden Corral in Oxford on Sunday morning June 23 at 8:00 a.m. There will be a couple’s night on June 28 at 6:30. More details to follow On Sunday June 23 for the Sunday morning, Sunday evening and Monday night service we will be having special guest speaker Max Navaro. Come and be blessed. Be sure to watch New Hope Arising – the new TV program that is airing now. Monday evenings at 5:30 pm, Wed 9 am, and Fri 2 p.m. It’s a place of New Hope and Encouragement. We had a special Father’s Day presentation last Sunday – honoring the dads of the church. We are very proud of our dads and each one received a special gift from the church. This past Sunday morning, we were blessed by Bro. Newman Voss ministering to us again. He spoke on bringing the Kingdom of the Lord down to earth. We are to rule and reign in Christ. Jesus modeled what we are to be on the earth. We are to walk in total victory and submit to His Lordship. Our assignment is to “Go” but our destiny is to bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth.
Community calendar beginning June 20, 2013
Jun 19, 2013 | 6 views |  0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend | print
June 22 Macedonia Fire Department, Corner of County Road 49 and 46, Ranburne, AL. All of the children in our department want to raise money to order their very own FIRE T-Shirts with a Car Wash on Saturday, June 22 (rain date June 29) at the Fire Department starting at 10:00 am. CST lasting until.... Price : DONATIONS!! Also at the car wash the children will be selling sack lunches so come on inside and enjoy a good ole hot dog.. chips.. cookie and drink for $5.00 while they wash your car!! We will also take orders for Macedonia Fire and Rescue Supporter T-shirts. Prices: Youth Small up to Adult XL $10.00..larger sizes $2.00 per X more. Singing at Mt. Paran Baptist Church, County Road 40, Fruithurst on June 22, at 7 p.m., EST Special guest singers will be, “ Hope’s Journey” from Heflin Refreshments will be served. Please join us, for an evening of worship and fellowship. Call 256-579-5263 for more information or directions. June 23 Harmony Grove Homecoming, Sunday, June 23rd, starting at 10:30. We ask you to help us remember our loved ones and enjoy the fellowship. The Gospel Three and Bill will be featured singers along with others. Located on Co Rd 65, Fruithurst, Al. Doug Prestridge-Pastor June 24 VBS at Oak Grove Baptist Church will be held June 24-28 from 5-8 p.m. Supper will be served nightly. Kickoff will be held June 22 at 2 p.m. July 8 Kids will experience an epic adventure at Heflin First United Methodist Church this summer! We are located at 785 Ross Street across from the Piggly Wiggly. Join us for Kingdom Rock where Kids Stand Strong for God! Vacation Bible School will begin July 8th-July 11th from 8:30-11:30 in the Wesley Center behind the church. For more information, call the church office at 256-463-2441.
Harmony Grove
Jun 19, 2013 | 9 views |  0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Our VBS was great this past week! Cornerstones performed “Change My Heart”. Bro. Doug’s message was from Mark: Jesus healed the man whose friends brought him to Jesus. He was healed both spiritually and physically. The friends who brought the man who suffered from palsy, worked together to get their friend to Jesus. People need to work in unity to get things done. Everybody should do what needs doing. Faith can help heal. We need people to come to church to hear God’s word. Be careful what you reason in your heart, for God sees your heart. Prayer requests: Doug and Cleo, Ruth and Murvel, Charles and Annette, Reba, Edna Dunn, Myrtice, Betty Sisk, Walter and Elaine Hall, Martha Holley, George Nimon, Ray and Esther, jail ministry, lost and unconcerned, VBS, missionaries, Kerry Smith,unspoken requests, William Perryman, Joyce Norris, Sonny Martin and family, the Crowe and Robinson families, our military, our nation’s leaders and our church, and Terry Benefield.
Happy Hill
by Debra Jackson
Jun 19, 2013 | 0 views |  0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend | print
We had a very special Father’s Day service. Each dad was recognized and given a token of appreciation. Riley Jackson was the youngest dad present and Vernon Hyatt took the prize for being the oldest dad, as well as, the dad with the most children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren present. Sunday, June 23rd will be Youth Sunday with Spencer Kilgore as our guest preacher. Sunday School - 10:00; Preaching - 11:00 Join us in praying for Irmalene and Robert Norton, Joyce Austin, Betty Hayes, Henry Jordan, Roger Ledbetter, Elizabeth White, Rider Bearden, Jane Ivey, Glenda Harris, Penny Strickland, Jimmy Jarrell, Martha Holley, Jack Harman, Ken Sanders, Alice Pair, Frank Hagan, Terry Benefield, Kerry Smith,Danny Spradlin, Malene Bowen, Dave Werner and Tad Martin family. Until next time, God bless! SENTENCE SERMON By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong! THE LIGHTER SIDE Top Five Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say 1. Well, how ‘bout that?... I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. 2. Here’s a credit card and the keys to my new car -- GO CRAZY! 3. Your Mother and I are going away for the weekend ... you might want to consider throwing a party. 4. Well, I don’t know what’s wrong with your car. Probably one of those doo-hickey thingies -- you know -- that makes it run or something. Just have it towed to a mechanic and pay whatever he ask. 5. Whaddya wanna go and get a job for? I make plenty of money for you to spend.
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