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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024
SOCIAL
SPORTS
Run for the Bell
Sweets
The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs is launching the inaugural Bell Center 5K and Children’s Run, helping fill the fundraising and community outreach void left after The Mercedes-Benz Marathon was retired last year. The new run, presented by Daniel Corp. with Trak Shak also sponsoring, will take place March 16. The center, which provides early intervention therapy for hundreds of children from across Alabama, had partnered with The Mercedes-Benz Marathon for more than 20 years, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for programming. After the marathon came to an end, officials at the center wanted to continue its BellRunner program that had been part of the marathon event, and thus The
for your
Sweeties
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HOW SOME LOVE to those you care about and to
local women-owned businesses this Valentine’s Day with artisanal chocolate of all kinds. We spoke to three women, Kathy D’Agostino, above, Geri-Martha O’Hara, above right, and Susan Notter, right, all known for their bespoke sweets about what they’re offering right now. See story page 8
See BELL CENTER, page 10
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Journal photo by Jordan Wald
The Bell Center Launches 5K Run to Make Up for Marathon Loss