• Reunions
Schools

• Made in the shade What plants grow best away from direct sun?
While many people in the Tennessee Valley struggle to find plants that will grow in the full sun of a brand new subdivision that was once a cotton field, other valley gardeners are looking for plants that thrive in a more shady environment. Many older residential areas have mature trees that provide a very pleasant, filtered light in which to grow plants.

• Answering the call to help other people
Name: Andrew McPhail, 19.

• Caleb turns grief into lessons of life
The two lead members of the band Caleb are beginning to establish their own voice of integrity separate from their famous father, Steven Curtis Chapman.

• Kids hunting for cancer cure
Tennessee program raises $20,000 for St. Jude's research

• Story of oppression
Jewish author writes about Israel's policies against Palestinians

• The source of our living water
Over the past eight years I have participated in two intentionally interfaith clergy groups through the Institute for Clergy Excellence.

• Getting to the point
The elegant art of swordplay offersan excellent workout

• Yoga builds strong distance runners
It's more than the shoe;key is building up the core muscles

• United Cerebral Palsy enjoys an Irish Evening
Irish eyes - as well as any others present at last Friday's Irish Evening - were smiling brightly at the 12th annual benefit for United Cerebral Palsy. The festive fundraiser was held at the Von Braun Center North Hall and kicked off St. Patrick's Day celebrations with traditional Irish entertainment and fare. The event showcased Celtic music from Henri's Notions and delighted the crowd with performances from a troupe of Irish step dancers.