Down Syndrome Alabama awarded five young adults with scholarships May 5 to go toward their post-secondary education. Among the recipients, Jackson Ray of Vinemont, Lindsay Davis of Mountain Brook and Grace Davis of Vestavia Hills are enrolled in the Eagles Program at Auburn University. Chandler Herrero of Birmingham is enrolled in CrossingPoints at the University of … [Read more...]
Altamont Students Draw Attention to Ukraine Refugee Crisis
The Altamont School is giving its students insight into the war in Ukraine and seeking ways for the community to show solidarity with those the war has displaced.Alexander Skowronski, a ninth grade student at The Altamont School, sparked communitywide engagement with the crisis after his family's Fortuna Clinical Foundation launched an initiative to aid refugees from … [Read more...]
‘It’s an Honor to Help Support It’: Homewood Library Volunteer Wins Library Champion Award for Jefferson County
Homewood resident Virginia Bugg has been recognized with the 2022 Library Champion Award from the Jefferson County Public Library Association.The award is given to an individual or organization that has made a sig- nificant contribution to libraries and/or librarianship in Jefferson County.Bugg was recognized for her support as a Friends of the Homewood … [Read more...]
OTM Businesses Nominated for Alabama Retail Association Retailer of the Year
The Alabama Retail Association recently announced the nominees for this year’s Retailer of the Year award.Nominees must operate or manage a retail business in Alabama that has been in business for at least five years. Winners will be selected in four categories, set by annual sales volume: less than $1 million, $1 million to $5 million, $5 million to $20 … [Read more...]
Lake Life: Things to Consider When Buying a House on the Lake
By Ally MorrisonPaige Patterson has been selling houses for nearly 21 years. During her time in the real estate industry, Patterson has sold houses in the Greater Birmingham area and on the water.Originally from Boaz, Patterson attended the University of Florida, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in public relations and went on to sell pharmaceuticals … [Read more...]