By Kaitlin Candelaria Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey addressed the Homewood Chamber of Commerce at their monthly luncheon at the Hyatt-Wynfrey Hotel on Dec. 17. Ivey kept his remarks brief. "The good news is all we have is good news," he said laughing. Ivey first of all congratulated Spain Park High School's football team for their recent attempt at the state championship. He … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
Simmons Middle Students Chosen to Participate in Band Clinic
Earlier this month, several students from Simmons Middle School were selected to participate in UAB's Honor Clinic. Seventh graders Sarah Fu, Lily Morgan, JD Rich and Harry Tidwell along with eighth graders Joseph Carter, Austin Coley, Keegan Ferguson, Bailey Flores, Ethan Fox, Danielle Goodwin, Andrew Griffin, Caleb Higey, Breanna King and Caroline Locker visited the campus on … [Read more...]
Seasoned for Service: Local Chefs Cook Up Tastings for March of Dimes
More than 250 guests flocked to Iron City on Sept. 17 to celebrate the 20th Annual Signature Chefs Auction. The event brought together Birmingham's top local chefs for a night of culinary masterpieces, fine wine, entertainment and a lively auction featuring luxury packages. Featured restaurants and caterers included 5 Point Public House and Oyster Bar, Ashley Mac's, Babalu … [Read more...]
Former Vestavia Hills Resident Publishes SEC Children’s Book
By Emily Williams Susan Scott Carothers of Montgomery is not only celebrating the holiday season this month, but her new children's book, "'Twas the Night Before Game Day," was released Dec. 1. Football has always been a part of Carothers' life growing up in Vestavia Hills. The football-themed book was inspired by her two sons' growing passion for football and their love of … [Read more...]
The Gift and the Giver
By Sue Murphy It wasn’t an easy book to read. In fact, there are parts of me that wish I had never read it because it left me with a few painful images I would rather erase. Still, I continued reading because, amidst the horror, the author included short, powerful moments of hope. Good plan. How else could the hero have continued? The book was “The Giver.” Cold, … [Read more...]
