Robert Sylvester Munger saved a vacant Birmingham Arlington House from the auction block in 1902 when he purchased it along with 33 acres for $12,300. Munger grew up in Texas where he had learned the cotton gin business from his father. He also saw the many problems of lint and dust that caused damage to the workers’ lungs. So Munger invented a pneumatic suction … [Read more...]
Board-certified nurse practitioner releases debut book, The Transform 52 Plan
What if transforming your health didn’t require an overwhelming overhaul, but just one small change every two weeks? In her debut book The Transform 52 Plan, Kate Brand introduces a practical, science-based approach to improving health and reducing chronic disease risk—one step at a time.The Transform 52 Plan guides readers through a year-long journey of meaningful, … [Read more...]
Shades Valley Rotary Club Invites Volunteers to Join October 25 Workday on Shades Creek Greenway
Following another successful workday in April where volunteers from theShades Valley Rotary Club, the Mountain Brook High School Interact Club, and Boy ScoutsTroop 21 planted trees, cleared invasive growth, and prepared new beds along the ShadesCreek Greenway, the Club announced its next public workday set for this Saturday, October25, 2025 (8:30 - … [Read more...]
Pic of the Week: Taste of Hope
"Taste of Hope" guests embarked on a culinary journey of oyster tasting and wine pairing. The evening served as a beacon of optimism in the shared mission of raising awareness and vital funds for colorectal cancer awareness. Pictured from left Haley Hazelrig, Chris Albright, Dany Hollingsworth, Laura and James Witcher … [Read more...]
AmFirst Donates $160,000 to Local Nonprofits at Annual Charity Golf Tournament
AmFirst hosted its Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley, raising $160,000 to support local nonprofit organizations. The funds will be evenly distributed among the four 2025 Community First recipients: Better Basics, The WellHouse, Garrett’s Place, and United Way Priority Veteran.This year’s event followed a four-person … [Read more...]