Chambers-PickensMr. and Mrs. Jerry William Chambers of Hoover announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Kathleen Chambers, to Jason Spencer Pickens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Pickens Sr. of Hoover.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Edward McMurray Sr. of Trussville and the late Mr. and Mrs. David Charles Chambers of … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
Gaddy-Pate
Gaddy-PateJaclyn Elise Gaddy and Russell Wayne Pate were married July 6, 2012 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla. The wedding took place at 6:30 p.m. on the Bayview Terrace overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay. Mr. Adam Bennett, close friend of the groom and minister from Gulfport, Miss., officiated the ceremony. Dinner and dancing followed.The bride is … [Read more...]
Bluff Park Methodist, Glenwood Partner to Open The Promise Home
A Place for Adults with Autism:Bluff Park Methodist, Glenwood Partner to Open The Promise HomeBy William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorAustin Thrasher, 34, has already picked out his room in his new home in Hoover.It has a bathroom with a shower, a closet, a ceiling fan and enough wall space for his television and a picture of his girlfriend. It … [Read more...]
Barbecue Team Tries to Cook Up Winning Recipes
Where There’s Smoke:Barbecue Team Tries to Cook Up Winning Recipes By Donna CorneliusJournal Features Writer Attention amateur grill masters: Ever wanted to pit your skills against the big boys of barbecue in a competitive setting?If so, don’t wrap your contest entries in aluminum foil. Avoid the temptation to garnish your food with the … [Read more...]
Novelist Keith Thomson’s Office Has Some Just-for-Fun Spy Gadgets
Detective Work:Novelist Keith Thomson’s Office Has Some Just-for-Fun Spy Gadgets By Donna CorneliusJournal Features Writer At first glance, Keith Thomson’s office in downtown Birmingham seems like a fairly standard workspace. There’s a utilitarian desk, table and bookcase.You’ll get a clue about his profession from posters advertising his … [Read more...]