Category: Veterans & Soldiers

April Showers Bring May Flowers! May: Better Speech & Hearing Month

By Anita Giles MS, CCC-A Audiologist,Physicians Hearing CenterHave you ever heard of May baskets? In the 1800s, Louisa May Alcott wrote about May Basket Day. In the 1920s, some bold children left a May basket on the White House door for First Lady Grace Coolidge. The May Basket tradition involves leaving a paper basket containing … Continue reading April Showers Bring May Flowers! May: Better Speech & Hearing Month

Rocket City Remediation

By Austin ManhartOwnerRocket City RemediationMy name is Austin Manhart, owner and operator of Rocket City Remediation LLC. We are a small Veteran owned business local to Alabama. Rocket City Remediation LLC is a licensed and insured business. We pride ourselves by being the highest rated business of this kind on Angi, Google, Yelp and HomeAdvisor. … Continue reading Rocket City Remediation

Para-cyclists return to Huntsville, this time for larger World Cup event

By Claire AielloVP, Marketing & CommunicationsHuntsville/Madison County ChamberWe are excited to host more than 350 of the world’s fastest para-cyclists in Cummings Research Park (CRP) over May 26-29, and we hope you’ll join us along the course! Yes, that is Memorial Day weekend and this will be an incredible event to attend – so please … Continue reading Para-cyclists return to Huntsville, this time for larger World Cup event

The Science of CBD

By Madilyn TuckerSunmed HuntsvilleIn recent years, CBD has quickly emerged as a defining industry in the health and wellness field. According to statistics by CFAH, 26% of American adults are now using CBD, up from just 6% in 2018.While CBD interest is climbing, so is its confusion. The general public still has many questions surrounding … Continue reading The Science of CBD

Military Spouse Appreciation Spotlight: Genevieve Kruger

By Genevieve Kruger I come from a long line of family who served in different branches of the military. Serving and supporting the military came easily as I became an Army spouse and mommy of two military children of my own! I was born in California, moved all over the U.S. as an Air Force … Continue reading Military Spouse Appreciation Spotlight: Genevieve Kruger

Military Spouse Appreciation Spotlight: Kristen Gilbert

~ Prologue ~Each year the Friday before Mother’s Day is set aside as National Military Spouse Appreciation Day. This year it is May 12th. Being a military spouse is a familyhood of those who also support the military; no different than the other support organizations that help the military achieve their goals. In this issue you will … Continue reading Military Spouse Appreciation Spotlight: Kristen Gilbert

Military Spouse Appreciation Spotlight: Heather Conkle

~ Prologue ~Each year the Friday before Mother’s Day is set aside as National Military Spouse Appreciation Day. This year it is May 12th. Being a military spouse is a familyhood of those who also support the military; no different than the other support organizations that help the military achieve their goals. In this issue you will … Continue reading Military Spouse Appreciation Spotlight: Heather Conkle

Military Spouse Appreciation Spotlight: Jennifer Holliday

~ Prologue ~Each year the Friday before Mother’s Day is set aside as National Military Spouse Appreciation Day. This year it is May 12th. Being a military spouse is a familyhood of those who also support the military; no different than the other support organizations that help the military achieve their goals. In this issue … Continue reading Military Spouse Appreciation Spotlight: Jennifer Holliday

122 ALABAMA SCHOOLS RECEIVE PURPLE STAR DESIGNATIONS

Montgomery, Ala. - The Alabama State Department of Education is proud toannounce that 122 Alabama Schools will receive 2023 Purple Star Schooldesignations. This designation affirms the school’s commitment and support of militarystudents and their families.The Purple Star School program was designed to help mitigate the challenges of highmobility by setting standards for and publicly designating … Continue reading 122 ALABAMA SCHOOLS RECEIVE PURPLE STAR DESIGNATIONS

The Eyes are the Window to Your Body?

By Dr. Patricia FulmerOwnerLegacy Vision Center Why Annual Comprehensive Eye Exams are So Important We’ve all heard the adage “The eyes are the window to the soul” …but have you ever really stopped to think about what your eyes are saying about you? Sure, they can communicate to the world when you’re happy or sad, … Continue reading The Eyes are the Window to Your Body?