Mornings can be busy, especially during the school year. Between packing lunches, getting the kids dressed and rushing out the door, a warm, wholesome breakfast can sometimes feel like an afterthought. That’s why I love having easy, make-ahead breakfast recipes on hand that keep my family fu…
Live HealthSmart Alabama will hold several pop-up wellness clinics in Selma on several dates in October.
The Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center (BBTCAC) in Camden has showcased the works of more than 600 Black Belt artists of all mediums of paint, pottery, wood work, basket weaving, one-of-a-kind jewelry and much more since its creation i…
Back-to-school mornings can be chaotic … trying to get everyone dressed, packed and out the door leaves little time for a nutritious breakfast. That’s why I love these Mini Granola Yogurt Cups. They’re quick, satisfying and can be prepped ahe…
UAB's Live HealthSmart Alabama program features a recipe and a healthy fact sheet with tips.
Bring on all the carbs … I don’t know about you, but I love pasta. Especially during the fall season. It’s just something about those soft noodles, paired with a cozy, hearty sauce that makes me really happy.
Live HealthSmart, a UAB initiative, provides healthy fact sheets and recipes with the Selma Sun and Black Belt News Network, including the most recent for watermelon salad. See more fact sheets and recipes under Health Matters or at blackbelt…
UAB's Live HealthSmart Alabama program features a recipe and a healthy fact sheet with tips.
UAB's Live HealthSmart Alabama program features a recipe and healthy fact sheet with tips for how to improve balance and stability.
Whether it be cool superheroes or pretty princesses, choosing the perfect lunch box is often a major life decision for children. However, for parents and guardians, the more pressing decision is what to pack inside. As students prepare to head back to school, Alabama Extension is here to hel…
I absolutely love summer. And not just for the sunshine and longer days, but for the abundance of fresh, seasonal produce that inspires so many of my recipes. There’s something truly special about cooking with vibrant fruits and veggies that bring so much flavor and color to the plate. Wheth…
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative has been awarded a three-year grant from the Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation to expand its Community Coach team in Selma and the Dallas County area.
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When consumers consider their choices for fish on the dinner menu, many opt for grouper, a delicious species found in Gulf waters. When one of the participants at the 2025 Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Wild Game Cook-Off State Finals had a choice of which fish to prepare, he ruled out th…
Charlie Longmire, a Selma native and 1993 graduate of Selma High, is the Selma Art Guild’s featured artist for the months of August and September with a reception in his honor on Aug. 10.
UAB's Live HealthSmart Alabama program features a recipe and healthy fact sheet with tips for how to meal plan.
Fresh herbs make any meal more flavorful and beautiful. Whenever I have an abundance of basil, I always make a batch of my Spicy Fresh Basil Pesto. It comes in handy on those busy weeknights, when I’m searching for a quick and easy recipe. Yo…
When Kim Johns’ children were much younger, they often found themselves at family gatherings where their grandparents and great-grandmother (“Big Mama”) were present. A cookout was always accompanied by Big Mama’s special barbecue sauce.
UAB's Live HealthSmart Alabama program features a recipe and healthy fact sheet with tips for how to improve balance and stability.
Nancy Sites Sizemore of Gulf Shores says she’s been making her Green Chile Cheese Squares “forever.” The original recipe was printed in a newspaper many years ago, but Sizemore has changed it up a bit by adding more green chiles. “I added mor…
Whether you’re a passionate home gardener, familiar with leftovers or curious about food preservation, learning how to preserve food is a valuable, beneficial skill.
Here in the South, warm weather means it’s officially time for cookouts and tea parties. Each year, I host an outdoor brunch for my friends and family, and they always look forward to it.
UAB's Live HealthSmart Alabama program features a recipe and healthy fact sheet with tips for how to improve health and fitness habits.
Every career has its highs and lows, but certain careers come with incredibly high stakes. Farmers roll the dice every year not knowing what the outcome of their crop will be or how much it will cost them. This is one of the main reasons why …
Summer is the time for Farmer's Markets.
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As you already know by now, I’m a fan of quick and easy recipes, especially when you have a house full of hungry boys constantly asking, “Is dinner ready yet?” When I’m short on time, I head to Sprouts Farmers Market to browse the selection o…
