Hearts were heavy this week to hear of the passing of Phyllis Crouse, former Red Bird School teacher and librarian on Saturday. The Red Bird School Alumni Association (RBSAA) formalized her status with the Living Legend Award in October, but students and staff knew many years ago that Phyllis Crouse was a Red Bird legend.

In a season of personal loss, my heart longed for a bit of joy.  Then the Lord gave me that gift through my 8th Grade Bible Class as we practiced and performed our “Cardinal Christmas Cookie” puppet show. 

Christmas in Appalachia is tender and complicated. Money is tight most of the year, and it stretches even thinner when parents start picking out gifts and planning Christmas dinners.

Christmas in Appalachia is tender and complicated. Money is tight most of the year, and it stretches even thinner when parents start picking out gifts and planning Christmas dinners.

Christmas in Appalachia is tender and complicated. Money is tight most of the year, and it stretches even thinner when parents start picking out gifts and planning Christmas dinners.

Out here we don’t always have the finest feast, the nicest clothes, or the fattest wallets. What we have is people. The kind you can call when you’re broke down on the side of the road.

Candace Litton, Women and Children Ministries Coordinator, says, “With the recent shutdown and the holidays drawing near, many families are feeling the weight of the season more than ever. Because of this generosity, they were able to feel seen, supported, and deeply cared for. Their gratitude was overwhelming, and it reminded us just how much these acts of kindness truly matter.”

Candace Litton, Women and Children Ministries Coordinator, says, “With the recent shutdown and the holidays drawing near, many families are feeling the weight of the season more than ever. Because of this generosity, they were able to feel seen, supported, and deeply cared for. Their gratitude was overwhelming, and it reminded us just how much these acts of kindness truly matter.”

Today, my Appalachian Studies class had the privilege of visiting Portal 31 in Harlan County, a historic coal mine that now stands as a museum preserving the story of Kentucky’s coal heritage.

Concern over hunger continues and the pace of response at Red Bird Mission Community Outreach is picking up. On Saturday, the good folks from Murfreesboro, Tennessee showed up to unload 3,500 pounds sweet potatoes coming through the Society of Saint Andrew.

Low income elderly residents living in isolated areas without transportation receiving home-delivered meals from Red Bird Mission Elderly Ministries can relax for a few weeks. Compassionate individuals and churches learning about the potential shutdown of vital meals have stepped up to make donations...

Jon North lauded Mr. Sizemore’s influence in his life on Saturday during his keynote address. Countless others have given unsolicited testimony of the positive impact Daugh made on their lives as a student, athlete, or dormitory resident.

The 2025 Annual Alumni Homecoming weekend started today with students from Red Bird Christian School (RBCS) travelling to the original Beverly Campus for a chapel service in the historic Beverly Church.

Red Bird Christian School staff and some of the Senior Class stopped in Springville, Alabama on Tuesday to visit the legendary Barb Smith who taught at Red Bird for 33 years.

Janet had a long history at Red Bird as a student (Class of 1980), staff member and beloved community member. Utilizing her post-secondary training in accounting, Janet worked various positions at Red Bird Dental Clinic and Red Bird Medical Clinic in the 1980’s and 1990’s. She took on the important role of Finance Director ...

On Saturday, August 2nd, Red Bird Christian School (RBCS) hosted its highly anticipated Archery Day Camp, bringing together 13 dedicated students ranging from 4th to 12th grade for a day of learning, connection, and growth.

There were plenty of construction workers at the Florida team’s jobsite so a group of ladies joyfully jumped in to help this week at Community Outreach and at Red Bird Christian School cleaning; organizing pantries and classrooms; packing food boxes and school supplies goodie bags; and handing out fresh produce.

My name is Kayla, and if there is one thing you should know about me, its this: I only write about what inspires me. What truly matters. Stories that feel alive, raw, and full of heart. Before I ever sat down to write this post, I made a choice- to act first, along with others. Only after taking small actions did I feel I could write this with integrity. Because this isn't just a story- it's the reality that so many Kentuckians are living through in this moment. Kelton and fe

May 18th was a joyful day for the 25 graduating seniors at Red Bird Christian School (RBCS), but tears also flowed with the realization that they would be leaving a place that has prepared them for the next phase of life.

The tornadoes passing through southeast Kentucky last weekend kept Red Bird families up tracking tornadoes until the early morning hours of Saturday.