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Archives for November 2014

Cottage Industry

November 25, 2014

By Donna Cornelius Journal features writer William Morris advised having “nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Jason Turner has a third suggestion. “A house should be appointed with things that have deep meaning,” he said. The Forest Park cottage owned by Turner and Robert Listerman illustrates that point. From … [Read more...]

Coming in from the Cold

November 25, 2014

By Keysha Drexel Journal editor As he stood at the bottom of a 40-foot ravine off Montgomery Highway and looked up at the gray November sky peeking through the forest canopy, Kelly Garner wondered aloud how he survived an ordeal in January that broke his back and left him with a serious head injury. Garner answered his own question almost as soon as he asked … [Read more...]

Cherokee Bend School Hosts Annual Colonial Fair

November 25, 2014

By Keysha Drexel Journal editor Students at Cherokee Bend Elementary School recently had a chance to gain a new perspective on old-fashioned living. The school's fifth-grade classes participated in the annual Colonial Fair at the Mountain Brook school on Nov. 12 – just in time for Thanksgiving. The Colonial Fair is held each year as a culmination of the … [Read more...]

Opportunities to Serve Are Plentiful This Holiday Season

November 25, 2014

By Mary Varnell Journal intern The holiday season offers plenty of chances for feasting on food and shopping the sales, but it can also be a time to focus on those who do not have easy access to either. For those looking to donate their time and talents to people in need, here's a list of just a few of the opportunities to give back this year:   Alabama … [Read more...]

Pitts Finds Her Voice on NBC Reality Show

November 25, 2014

By Keysha Drexel Journal editor Earlier this year, Jessie Pitts had pretty much decided that her dream of being a successful singer and songwriter would never happen. But since being told by Gwen Stefani that she has the voice of an angel, the Hoover native has changed her tune. Pitts, a 2013 graduate of Spain Park High School, recently competed "The Voice," a … [Read more...]

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