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Archives for May 2017

Location, Location, Location: Vestavia Hills and Business Developers Team Up to Enhance Cahaba Heights

May 31, 2017

By Emily Williams “From an economic viability standpoint, Cahaba Heights is a gem,” said Vestavia Hills city manager Jeff Downes, and what makes the area special to the local economy are three simple elements: location, location and location. Born as a community surrounding a pumping station on the Cahaba River, Cahaba Heights was managed by Jefferson County before being … [Read more...]

A Great Escape: Oregonians Relocate to Alabama and 
Retire to Aldridge Gardens

May 31, 2017

By Emily Williams Moving from the Beaver State to the Cotton State, Lorrie and Rick Crook have found a community through their love of nature. When it came time for the Crooks to retire, they saw it as an opportunity to move from the coastal Oregon city of Newport and be closer to their son and grandchildren in Birmingham. Upon moving to their condo in Hoover, the Crooks … [Read more...]

Small World: 
Tiny Home Community Opens on Lake Martin

May 31, 2017

By Donna Cornelius Herb Winches is offering a way to make a small change to your vacation plans – literally. The former Birmingham sportscaster opened Lake Martin’s first tiny home community, Eagles Landing, May 19. Eagles Landing is along the lake’s Parker Creek shoreline. “Tiny homes are an up-and-coming trend in real estate and design, and these cabin-style tiny homes are … [Read more...]

Spain Reign: Hawkins, Widra, Tedder Lead All-OTM Team

May 31, 2017

By Lee Davis Spain Park may have fallen short of its goal to win the Class 7A softball championship, but in every other way, 2017 was the year of the Jaguars. Coach C.J. Hawkins’ team compiled a 48-9 record, won its region and spent much of the season in the top three of Class 7A ranking. Spain Park also earned recognition as one of the nation’s best high school … [Read more...]

Where to Put Your Trust: Alabama Family Trust Helps McCune Family Afford Quality Care for Their Mother

May 31, 2017

By Emily Williams One of the most challenging moves for the McCune family was when it came time for the late matriarch, Lena McCune, to move into the skilled nursing unit at Fair Haven at the age of 87. A very close-knit family, Debbie McCune and her brothers, Steve and Bradd, spent the years leading up to the move researching the options open to them. “All of the monthly … [Read more...]

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