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In May, 1952, Jackie Lee Bouvier and John Fitzgerald Kennedy were introduced at a dinner party in Washington, D.C.. After JFK was elected to the Senate in November of that year, rumor has it that he began courting Miss Bouvier in earnest. Though no one knows exactly when or where he popped the question, the […]

Economy of the household was key for most of our families over the years. Especially during the Great Depression, but even in the decades after, many of our parents and grandparents tried their very best to avoid wasting anything. And, if your parents and grandparents were anything like mine, there were many items that they […]

I grew up in an Italian household as I’ve said many times before and this was one of those recipes I would always see in the rotation. My mom loved to brew up this soup on a chilly winter day or as soon as one of me or my siblings get sick. We called it […]

Side Gluten-Free Milk One-Pot Zuppa Toscana Easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Kristy Norrell Kristy Norrell Published On: January 11, 2022 hearts When you share or print a 12 Tomatoes recipe, you’re making mealtime meaningful. 100% of the Share to Care sponsor fees fund meals for families in need. Learn More – facebook […]

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez got married not so long ago, so they should still be in the honeymoon stage. And maybe they are, but new reports indicate that what the honeymoon stage means might differ for the two. Or, at least, that their personalities are clashing a little bit in the way they enjoy […]

Toby Keith’s music has always carried a weight that goes beyond melody or chart position. For older listeners especially, his songs feel less like performances and more like conversations—plainspoken, familiar, and grounded in lived experience. To analyze his music is not simply to discuss sound or structure, but to understand how his work resonated with […]

Gary Read, 44, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer on June 11, 2025. On New Year’s Eve he was told the disease is terminal and that he has only weeks left to live. Since then, an outpouring of support from the running community and beyond has seen thousands raised in days for Macmillan Cancer Support. Gary […]

The Jefferson County Commission Thursday approved a slate of incentives up to $320,000 for a mammoth expansion project by American Cast Iron Pipe Co. ACIPCO is planning an investment of more than $793 million and is expected to employ 80 new full-time workers. The employees would have an average annual wage of $114,400, according to […]

Physicians can now apply to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners for permits that will allow them to recommend medical marijuana products. The board announced it is accepting applications now that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has issued licenses for dispensaries, a key step after more than two years of delays in issuing licenses. The […]

Matthew McConaughey might never leave Texas and move to Birmingham, but the Oscar-winning actor is a big fan of the city in central Alabama. McConaughey spent several weeks in the metro area in summer 2023, filming a crime thriller, “The Rivals of Amziah King.” Birmingham evidently made an impression on him, and McConaughey praised the […]