By Emily Williams The cornucopias and pumpkins are put away and it’s time to welcome the Christmas season. Poinsettias, greenery fit for garlands and winter-blooming flowers are stocked in garden centers throughout the area, ready for homeowners to deck their halls. Wynne O’Rourke, merchandising manager for Collier’s Nursery located on Old Rocky Ridge Road, … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2017
Another Title Run for Rebels: Vestavia Hopes to Bring Home Unified Football Championship
By Blake Ells Before the 7A state championship is played Dec. 6 at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Vestavia Hills will meet Baldwin County in hopes of capturing its first Unified football state championship. The Unified State Championships are a partnership between the Alabama High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics Alabama. This is the fourth year the championship … [Read more...]
Tiny Heroes: 10-Year-Old Supports Families Facing the Congenital Defect He Overcame
By Sarah Kuper At 20 weeks pregnant, Liz Rich was delighted to learn she would be having a baby boy. Then during the appointment, the doctor’s tone quickly turned serious. The baby was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a potentially lethal condition affecting fetal lung development. But today, 10-year-old Par Rich is doing well and actively helping to bring … [Read more...]
Quiet Strength: Christian Author’s New Book Promotes Humility
By Sarah Kuper Christian writer and speaker Richard Simmons has published eight books dealing with topics such as wisdom, success and effective living. Now he’s taking on the damaging effects of pride and discussing how to take active steps toward humility. Simmons is the creator of the Center for Executive Leadership – a nonprofit organization that offers biblical … [Read more...]
Decision on Proposed Condo Development on Overton Road Delayed Until December
By Sam Prickett A contentious debate over a proposed development on Overton Road is expected to continue into December meetings of both the Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills city councils. Developer Ron Durham is requesting the rezoning of properties along Fairhaven Lane in Mountain Brook and Poe Street in Vestavia Hills so that he can construct a 41-unit condominium … [Read more...]
