By Sarah Whites-Koditschek | swhites-koditschek@al.com Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced the birth of his daughter, Joy Charity-Faye Woodfin, on social media on Saturday. Woodfin said Joy’s double middle name is from her maternal great-grandmother Charity Mae and her maternal grandmother Sandra Faye, “who we miss dearly.” “Introducing JOY to the world!!!,” Woodfin wrote in his post. […]
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Written and photographed by Marika N. Johnson | For The Birmingham Times A group of Buddhist monks is drawing national attention with their “Walk for Peace,” a 2,300-mile pilgrimage that began October 26 in Fort Worth, Texas, and is scheduled to conclude at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., in February 2026. Organized by the […]
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SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The holiday season is filled with celebration, family gatherings, and festive meals. But many traditional Christmas foods—especially those high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat—can quietly fuel inflammation in the body. For […]
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SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Cold weather often brings heavier meals, less movement, and stronger cravings for comfort foods—making winter weight gain a common struggle. Nutrition experts say the key to staying balanced during colder months is […]
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SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Soup is often marketed as the ultimate comfort food—warm, filling and “good for you.” From heart-healthy labels to pictures of fresh vegetables on the packaging, many store-bought soups appear to be a […]
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