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Writing about spirituality, Episcopal pastor Richard Schmidt explores breadth of God’s presence

Alabama Notes — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:58:10 +0000

Through his five books including “God Seekers: Twenty Centuries of Christian Spiritualities,” and “Praises, Prayers, and Curses: A Conversation With the Psalms,” the Rev. Richard Schmidt has explored faith in its myriad forms.

Meteorologist criticizes storm sirens

Alabama Notes — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:56:15 +0000

TUSCALOOSA | James Spann doesn’t like tornado sirens. On very little sleep, the ABC 33/40 chief meteorologist once told a meeting of the state’s Emergency Management Agency that every outdoor siren in the state should be burned.The story prompted laughter from the hundreds…

Madison wreck victim identified

Alabama Notes — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:36:56 +0000

Madison wreck victim identified.

Pensacola Beach redevelopment put on hold to get public input

Alabama Notes — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:07:36 +0000

The Santa Rosa Island Authority will wait for two weeks before voting on a $25 million project to elevate roadways in Pensacola Beach to alleviate traffic and allow easier pedestrian access to beaches.

Submit your Jan. 23, 2012, storm photos to al.com

Alabama Notes — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:15:53 +0000

You can submit photos of debris or downed trees in your neighborhood. Or maybe you can snap a few photos of a group of volunteers collecting or distributing supplies for storm victims. If you have friends who you know have pictures of storm damage or recovery efforts, … Read more from The Birmingham News

Pensacola Beach officials to vote today on plans to redevelop beach front

Alabama Notes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:52 +0000

Pensacola Beach is evaluating two redevelopment plans to improve parking, traffic congestion and pedestrian mobility along the beach front. But tolls would rise from $1 to $2 on the Bob Sikes Bridge to pay for the work.

Worried that the bridge you drive across is crumbling? Talk about it Monday at 1

Alabama Notes — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:53:43 +0000

Join Driving Miss Crazy for a weekly live chat, including the news that 227 Birmingham-Hoover are bridges are structurally deficient. Read more from The Birmingham News

Southern Baptists debate keeping "Southern" in their name and Gulf Coast pastors offer different opinions

Alabama Notes — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:37:23 +0000

“Being Southern Baptist isn’t a problem in Fairhope, Alabama,” says the Rev. Jerry Henry, pastor of First Baptist of Fairhope.. “It’s a proud thing.” But in other parts of the country, he says, it might turn people away. If we were to say the Yankee…

Mayor Paul Finley to give his State of the City address tomorrow

Alabama Notes — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:39:18 +0000

Mayor Paul Finley to give his State of the City address tomorrow : Madison Mayor Paul Finley will give his annual State of the City address Friday, Jan. 20 at the Connect2012 conference. The 3 rd annual Connect2012 will celebrate connections between the City…

Huntsville residents can register storm shelter online with Fire and Rescue Service

Alabama Notes — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:56:24 +0000

Registering your shelter will ensure that emergency workers check it for occupants in situations such as the April 27 tornadoes, the news release said. Residents could find themselves unable to leave the shelter after a storm if debris has the door blocked.