By Sue Murphy It’s like Jumpin’Jack Doritos all over again. When I asked for my usual green iced tea and morning muffin at Starbucks a few weeks ago, I was told that the muffin had been discontinued. To give you an idea of the magnitude of this loss, you need to know that I have ordered the muffin at least twice a week for the past 6 months. After every … [Read more...]
Bigger and Stronger: Bell Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-of-the-Art Facility
By Emily Williams “Children all have potential, and they all have to be loved and cared for,” is a quote from Betty Bell, founding director of The Bell Center for Early Intervention. On July 30, center officials, families, staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of a new facility designed specifically to care for children at risk of developmental delays. “In … [Read more...]
I Want My Sidewalk Film Festival: MTV Documentary Kicks Off Film Festival Featuring Something for Everyone
By Sam Prickett It’s been a dark year for independent cinema, but don’t expect this month’s Sidewalk Film Festival to be a dour affair. “I think that we’ve done a good job – certainly the best that we could do – trying to balance the lineup in a year that’s very dark for film,” said Sidewalk Creative Director and Lead Programmer Rachel Morgan. “I think that independent … [Read more...]
Summer Nights: ASA’s 22nd Autism Shines Gala Takes on a Latin Flair
Attendees of the Autism Society of Alabama’s 22nd Annual Autism Shines Gala at Regions Field will experience the sounds and spirit of Cuba.The “Havana Nights” gala, set for Aug. 17, will offer Latin-inspired music, tropical décor, signature cocktails by Redmont Distillery and a five-minute salsa instruction by autism self-advocate John Delancy.“Each year, the event … [Read more...]
Mock’s Moves: Long Journey Brought Standout to Hoover Soccer Program
By Rubin E. Grant Perhaps, no one traveled farther to participate in the AHSAA All-Star Sports Week than Hoover rising senior Carter Mock. At the end of the school year in May, Mock journeyed to Fairbanks, Alaska, to live with his family. It was culture shock. “It was kind of like living in a foreign country,” Mock said. On July 12, Mock’s family left Alaska to move to … [Read more...]