By Rubin E. Grant The owners of Ted’s Restaurant on Southside were more than a little distraught when they received the order that they could serve only curbside meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. But for nearly a month, they have found a rewarding way to keep their wits about them while continuing to serve food. “We have been fortunate to take part in UAB Meals for … [Read more...]
UAB to Begin Offering Mobile Testing for COVID-19
By Emily Williams Officials with the University of Alabama at Birmingham announced on April 27 that the hospital will begin COVID-19 mobile testing operations this week. During a press conference, UAB Vice President of Clinical Operations Jordan DeMoss announced that the new venture is an effort to expand access to testing beyond UAB’s Downtown COVID-19 Testing Site. DeMoss … [Read more...]
Science Still Rules: McWane’s Cabin Fever Series Seeks to Inspire Scientific Minds While Stuck at Home
By Emily Williams The doors of McWane Science Center have been closed to visitors for more than six weeks. There have been no spring break visitors, field trips or families gathering to explore science through educational fun. Last week, McWane celebrated its annual Volunteer Appreciation Week – not within the museum’s walls, but online. Similarly, Earth Day was celebrated … [Read more...]
Stay-at-Home Moms: Mountain Brook Mother Finds Joy in the Moment While Working at Home
By Emily Williams On a typical Mother’s Day, Mountain Brook resident Lauren Nichols would have a schedule in place. The day would begin with church, followed by brunch and then time spent with her mother and her mother-in-law. This year will be very different. “Sometimes these holidays go by in a blur because we just don’t take the time to enjoy them and really just savor … [Read more...]
Stay-at-Home Moms: Homewood Middle School’s Tanner Takes It One Day at a Time
By Emily Williams The COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine have provided Homewood Middle School sixth grade language arts and social studies teacher Leslie Tanner with a learning opportunity as her work and home life truly have collided for the first time. She has been a member of the Homewood Middle School faculty for the past 16 years, taking only brief breaks while she and her … [Read more...]