April 2026 Edition
April 2026 Edition
I’m unsure why her statement never struck me before as it did in preparing for Easter. I used the final of the seven “I Am” statements of Jesus in John’s gospel. John especially wanted us to understand the nature of Christ. At Lazarus’ graveside, Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who lives and believes in me will never die.” This seems a perplexing word to speak in a graveyard with a corpse nearby. But the mourners in Bethany were about to witness one of...
Luke Cooper had to wait two long years for an opportunity for redemption at the Alabama Governor's One-Shot Turkey Hunt, which showcases Alabama's great outdoors and southern hospitality every two years. Landowners from across the state host hunters from diverse corporate and industry backgrounds to enlighten the participants about the opportunities available in Alabama. In 2024, Cooper was hunting with Justin Rock of Riverview Farms near Tuscaloosa when, unfortunately, Cooper's shot was off...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (APR. 9, 2026) – The Alabama Office of the State Climatologist (AOSC), housed at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is inviting Alabamians to participate in the annual "Rain Gauge Rally" by joining CoCoRaHS, the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. CoCoRaHS is a citizen science program made up of volunteer observers who measure and report rainfall across the nation. Each year, CoCoRaHS hosts the Rain...
The National World War II Museum has named all of America's Real Life Rosie the Riveters the recipient of their 2026 American Spirit Award. With Rosie the Riveters being the name given to all of the women who worked in factories, shipyards, and the defense industries during World War II as they heeded the call of "America Needs You" during the massive war effort. As a result the American Rosie The Riveters Association is holding their 2026 convention at the museum in New Orleans from June 04th,...
On April 10, 1951, one of the most consequential civil‑military decisions in American history unfolded when President Harry S. Truman relieved General of the Army Douglas MacArthur of his command during the Korean War. The action ended the tenure of one of the nation's most celebrated military leaders and ignited a fierce national debate over presidential authority, military strategy, and the limits of dissent within the chain of command. A War at a Crossroads By early 1951, the Korean War...
In Louisiana, a seafood boil isn't just a meal - it's an event, a gathering, a reason for friends and family to crowd around a newspaper‑lined table and eat with their hands. The aroma of cayenne, garlic, citrus, and brine drifting from a steaming pot is as much a part of the state's cultural identity as jazz or Mardi Gras. Preparing a shrimp and crawfish boil for six to eight people is surprisingly straightforward, but it rewards patience, bold seasoning, and a willingness to embrace the...
2026 report: Costs of long-term care and senior living Understanding the costs of long-term care is an essential part of planning for senior living and in-home care. A Place for Mom provides proprietary cost benchmarks drawn from its nationwide network of partner communities and agencies. This report includes cost data for senior living — independent living, assisted living, and memory care — as well as home care. Senior living figures reflect actual monthly costs paid by residents who...
