Arts + Culture

Extraordinary Love

The story of faith and love that lead to an adoption that completed the Parsley family Article by Martha Lynn Coon | Photography by Jennifer Tarkington Marian Wright Edelman, the founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, once said that “Being considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree.” Sometimes, if we’re lucky, we encounter people on our parenting journey to remind us that kindness is key, and that the most important values are the love and devotion...

Life + Culture

Trailblazers

Exceptional youth paving the way for the next generation Article by Casey Creque Whether serving their communities, breaking barriers, excelling in athletics, shaping public policy, or preparing to defend our nation, these remarkable young adults are already making an impact that extends far beyond North Alabama. Eleazer Williams 21, Oakwood University How did you choose Oakwood University?  Oakwood University has always been the number one option for me growing up. I grew up on...

Arts + Culture

Huntsville In Lights

Behind the scenes of Huntsville's thriving high school theater programs Article by Kip Driver and Mike Chappell | Photography by Provided by Broadway Theatre League Choosing the right play or musical for a high school production is no easy task. The director must consider how many volunteers are needed to help pull off such an undertaking; the makeup of the community that will hopefully buy tickets. And, most importantly, the students who will sacrifice their time to be involved onstage and...

Entertainment

Space Camp Begins

How Space Camp transformed Huntsville's space legacy into a global STEM experience Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Dennis Keim Space Camp grew directly out of Huntsville’s integral role in America’s space program. By the late 1970s, Huntsville had already become known as “Rocket City” because of the work by NASA engineers and the team led by Wernher von Braun, whose Saturn V rocket technology sent astronauts to the moon.     The idea for Space Camp was first envisioned in 1977. While...