By Ally MorrisonThe Greater Birmingham Humane Society will be hosting the 11th Annual Jazz Cat Ball on April 30 at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel ballroom.Scott Register, radio personality and former GBHS board member, is this year’s honoree. Register, better known as “Reg,” said he was thrilled and humbled to be selected as this year’s honoree.“If I can help them … [Read more...]
Work It: High-Energy Three15 Cycling Studio Dealing With Effects of COVID
By Rubin E. GrantUsually the start of a new year brings more clients to the Three15 cycling studio in Homewood, with folks looking to honor their resolutions of shedding a few pounds and improving their fitness.But this year is different. Because the COVID-19 pandemic continues to linger, there haven’t been as many people signing up for classes this month, … [Read more...]
What’s New in 2022? A Lot, According to Mountain Brook and Hoover Officials
By Ally MorrisonFrom wrapping up work on sidewalks to narrowing in on plans to build a full performing arts center, there are many projects and plans on the books this year in Mountain Brook and Hoover. City officials with both areas speak on their plans for the year.Mountain BrookMountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston, who has been in … [Read more...]
The Year Of Weddings: Styles in Wedding Dresses and Wedding Formats Shift as Busiest Wedding Years in Almost 40 Years Commences
By Ally MorrisonThe year of weddings is here. The Knot estimates there will be about 2.6 million weddings in the United States in 2022, the biggest wedding boom since 1984, as brides who had delayed their ceremonies because of COVID fears finally set dates to walk down the aisle.At The White Room, a bridal boutique in Mountain Brook, owner Cathy Kelley said … [Read more...]
Birmingham Zoo Fundraising Campaign Wildly Successful
The Birmingham Zoo raised more than twice its goal in the “Be Wildly Supportive” year-end fundraising campaign. The campaign goal was $50,000, but it netted the zoo more than $113,000 for its Emergency Animal Fund. The funds will provide food and essential care for more than 550 animals, including many endangered species, according to a statement from the … [Read more...]