By Rubin E. Grant At one time, Cindy Jiang struggled to balance academics and extracurricular activities. The Vestavia Hills senior is involved in a lot of activities — a lot! She plays tennis for the Rebels, sings alto in the honor’s choir, is on the math team and participates in various school clubs. In addition, she volunteers at hospitals, churches and the … [Read more...]
The Sporting Life: Hallman’s Career Path Lands Him in the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
By Rubin E. GrantGene Hallman had reached a crossroad. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of Charleston in 1982 and earning a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of South Carolina in 1985, Hallman went to work for NCR, a financial firm. But after five years of working in corporate America, … [Read more...]
I0HUH1 – I owe Huh one: UAB’s Huh Given National Award for Work With Cancer Society
By Ally Morrison Each year, the American Cancer Society carefully selects winners of the St. George National Award based on continuous leadership, commitment and dedication to the society’s mission. This year, the society plans to present 13 awards across the country. Among the recipients is Dr. Warner K. Huh, chair and medical director at the University of … [Read more...]
A Little Planning, a Big Surprise as Mountain Brook Council Chamber Named for Gaston
By Ally Morrison Family, friends and colleagues of Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston gathered at Mountain Brook City Hall March 14 for a surprise ceremony during which a new council chamber name would later be revealed. Gaston thought he was going to a routine City Council meeting. As he walked into the room he had been in just hours before to change a … [Read more...]
On the Page With Legends: Over the Mountain’s Own Cookie Fix to Be Featured in “50 Things to Bake Before You Die”
By Ally MorrisonCookie Fix founder and “Chief Cookie Officer” Amy Jason is thrilled to be featured in the soon-to-be-released cookbook, “50 Things to Bake Before You Die.”The book features a mix of local bakeries and well-known figures in the culinary world. Author Allyson Reedy found Cookie Fix with a quick internet search. Asking Google for “Best cookies in the … [Read more...]