On March 21, a reception was held on the senior patio to recognize four Vestavia Hills High School football seniors and their plans following graduation. All four seniors were selected as team captains by the members of Rebel Football team and were three-year starters for the Rebels. The four senior players and the universities they plan to attend are Michael Vice, Samford … [Read more...]
Going for Gold: Seven OTM Girl Scouts Set Examples While Earning 2018-2019 Gold Awards
The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama recently celebrated 23 Girl Scouts who earned the program’s prestigious Gold Award. The award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. Scouts ages 14 to 17 years old are required to create a meaningful and sustainable project that helps the community locally, nationally or globally. According to the organization, earning a Gold … [Read more...]
Hollywood Couple: Actor Michael O’Neill and Wife, Mary, Share Their Experience in ‘The Industry’
By Emily Williams Reflecting on her success in the film industry, Judy Garland once said she was “born at the age of twelve on an MGM lot.” Today, show business isn’t so tied to location. Technological advancements have made it easier than ever to make a name for yourself and build a career from the comfort of your own phone. Alabama native and career actor Michael O’Neill … [Read more...]
Gifts for Foodie Fathers: Treat Dad to Delicious Out-of-the-Kitchen Experiences
By Donna Cornelius Food often is a major part of Father’s Day, usually in the form of treating Dad to dinner at his favorite restaurant or gathering the family for a backyard cookout. But if your father is really into food, go a little outside the usual recipe box this year with the gift of a food experience. There are plenty of options: You can stay local for a cooking … [Read more...]
Life After the Bureau: Retired Agent Develops a Fictional Flair After a Life Spent Chasing Truth
By June Mathews Sit down for an hour or so with Homewood author Jack Owens and the conversation could go in just about any direction. A retired FBI agent, Owens has experienced life in a way few people do. The 30-year veteran of the bureau wound up working for the FBI, he said, “because Annapolis turned me down. My whole life, since I was 3 or 4 years old, I was going to be … [Read more...]