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Anderson Tests Positive for COVID; Vestavia Hills cancels first two games
By Rubin E. Grant Buddy Anderson had no idea his wife was baking chicken for Sunday dinner. So, when Linda … [Read More...]
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Sense of Urgency: Waugh Not Taking Anything for Granted on the Football Field
By Rubin E. Grant Briarwood Christian senior Tyler Waugh has discovered he should expect the unexpected during the … [Read More...]
Hope Wins at Chickasaw Trails: Young Patriots Face Challenges in Hopes of Continuing Cross-Country Dominance
By Rubin E. Grant Homewood cross-country coach Josh Donaldson doesn’t like to use the term rebuilding. But even … [Read More...]
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Murphy’s Law: Meanest Dog Mom In America
By Sue Murphy I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “One day, I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am.” I … [Read More...]
Murphy’s Law: Drawing On Experience
By Sue Murphy Boy, have we had a lot to process lately! Unexpected changes, tangled up emotions – what is a body … [Read More...]
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BMA To Reopen On October 6
The Birmingham Museum of Art announced this morning plans to reopen its doors to the public on Oct. 6 with visitor … [Read More...]
Wall to Wall: Art Inspired by Birmingham Environment Will Greet Visitors When the Museum of Art Reopens
By Emily Williams It has been nearly six months since the white-walled entrance of the Birmingham Museum of Art … [Read More...]
‘A Little Life Lesson’: Homewood Family’s Book-Lending Library Provides Antiracist Literature for All Ages
By Emily Williams It looks a bit like an oversized birdhouse, a bright red and blue book-sharing hub on Clermont … [Read More...]
Sunset Celebration: BBG’s Birmingham Blooms Will Be a Special Night for Supporters
By Donna Cornelius In past years, Antiques at the Gardens has been one of the most anticipated annual events … [Read More...]
Homewood Charmer: Birmingham Home & Garden Showhouse Set for Tours in November
This year’s Birmingham Home & Garden magazine Inspiration Home will be open to visitors from Nov. 5 to Nov. … [Read More...]
Lest We Forget: 2020 Patriot Day Speaker Urges People to Tell Their Stories of 9/11
By Emily Williams Unity was the theme as retired Lt. Col. Ginger Branson spoke at the city of Hoover’s annual … [Read More...]
Sense of Urgency: Waugh Not Taking Anything for Granted on the Football Field
By Rubin E. Grant Briarwood Christian senior Tyler Waugh has discovered he should expect the unexpected during the … [Read More...]
Hope Wins at Chickasaw Trails: Young Patriots Face Challenges in Hopes of Continuing Cross-Country Dominance
By Rubin E. Grant Homewood cross-country coach Josh Donaldson doesn’t like to use the term rebuilding. But even … [Read More...]
‘Player of a Lifetime’: Jags’ Rothman Is a Commanding Presence on the Volleyball Court
By Rubin E. Grant Audrey Rothman didn’t have any interest in volleyball when she was a little girl. If her … [Read More...]
The Constant Gardener: Birmingham Blooms Will Honor Former Southern Living Editor John Floyd
By Donna Cornelius Dr. John Alex Floyd Jr. has cultivated some pretty impressive gardening credentials over the … [Read More...]