The suburban newspaper for mountain brook, homewood, vestavia hills, hoover and north shelby county
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor The blue bows on mailboxes in Mountain Brook might not mean much to some, but to Sean Fredella, they represent hope, support and, most importantly to him, prayers. The 11-year-old knows each time he sees one of those bows that someone is praying for him and hoping he overcomes his Read More…
By Donna Cornelius Most people who move to new cities get involved by joining the PTA or the Rotary Club. Neil and Patti Eggers didn’t join an existing group. They started a new one. In 1998, the couple founded Hands On Birmingham — with a little help from their friends. “All six of them,” said Read More…
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor When Dr. Scott Weisberg turned 36, he decided to take up running with the goal of one day being in the New York City Marathon. Two years later, he checked that one off his list. Now, the 26-mile jaunt through the Big Apple seems like a walk in the park Read More…
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor To James E. “Jim” Davis, one man’s trash truly is another’s treasure. That’s why over the years, he’s gotten the nickname “the Twig Kid.” The 73-year-old collects twigs and discarded wood to create one-of-a-kind tables. He’s been selling them at Prime Time Treasures in Homewood for some 10 years. Patrons Read More…
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor No one is exactly sure how it came to be, but most agree it wouldn’t be Christmas without it. The large steel star that hovers over 18th Street in downtown Homewood has been a sign of the season for more than 60 years. Recently, the city held a rededication of Read More…
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor During the holidays, it’s business as usual for firefighters. But that doesn’t mean they won’t have a holiday meal worth celebrating. In fact, firefighters all over the country have become known for their gourmet grub. Whether it’s for Thanksgiving dinner at the firehouse or just a typical day, firefighters come Read More…
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor Scott Swedenburg always wanted the holidays to be more about giving than getting in his family, so before the first present is unwrapped or turkey dinner devoured, his family piles up in the car and heads to downtown Birmingham. Scott, his wife Kathie and sons Jake and Matt have been Read More…
