By Ally Morrison“Aunt Sister – a Southern lady who was raised right but overcame it, bless her heart.” Julia Harwell Segars came up with the tagline that brought laughter to many readers of the Talladega Daily Home. From an anonymous humor column in a small county paper to a well-liked book, Segars has brought light and laughter to many readers.Segars explained … [Read more...]
‘Really Big Deal’: Spain Park’s Kyle Oliveira Earns Spot to Wrestle for Brazil in Pan-American Championships
By Rubin E. GrantKyle Oliveira was sitting at the dinner table in early March when seemingly out of the blue his dad, Kaliffa Oliveira, asked him how he would feel about taking a trip to Brazil.Kyle Oliveira’s immediate reaction was he had school and spring break was still a couple of weeks away, but of course he would like to go to Brazil, where Kaliffa Oliveira was … [Read more...]
Happy Return: Hallmark Farm Opens to the Public for the 2022 Decorators’ ShowHouse
By Donna CorneliusAfter a two-year hiatus, the Decorators’ ShowHouse is back, and the house chosen for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra fundraiser is a real showstopper.If you’ve ever traveled the interstate from Birmingham to Huntsville, you’ve likely wondered about Hallmark Farm, with its stately mansion, picturesque barn, rolling green fields and, at Christmastime, a … [Read more...]
Focusing on Business: John Cassimus to Keynote Mountain Brook Chamber Luncheon
Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce will hold a luncheon May 6 with entrepreneur John Cassimus as the featured speaker.Cassimus will talk about his entrepreneurial endeavors, such as Zoë’s Kitchen, Maki Fresh, Jinsei, Crazy Cazboy's and Sawtooth Plantation. Cassimus was born in Birmingham, where he grew up and attended Mountain Brook High School. Cassimus was a … [Read more...]
‘Huge Honor’: Exceptional Foundation Volleyball Team Will Represent Alabama in Special Olympics USA Games
By Rubin E. GrantIf Disney World is looking for someone new for one of its television commercials, perhaps they could consider The Exceptional Foundation volleyball team.You probably have seen those commercials in the past when they interview famous athletes after they have just won a championship and ask them what they’re going to do next.In the case of The … [Read more...]