By William C. Singleton IIIThe creaking wood floors and wood smell that greet you when you enter The Cook Store of Mountain Brook convey a homey, welcoming environment.Owner Wesley Lassen credits original owner Sam Franks with the idea for the wood floors and walls. Since she took over from the previous owner, Betty Knight, 19 years ago, Lassen has … [Read more...]
From Farms to Neighborhoods: Three Over the Mountain Markets Promote Local Food, Community Connections
By Donna Cornelius There’s always a crowd at the Market at Pepper Place, which on summer Saturdays fills several streets in downtown Birmingham. Vendors come to the sprawling farmers market from all over Alabama to sell their fruits, vegetables, cheeses, eggs, baked goods and other fresh-off-the-farm products. But plenty of good things can be found at smaller farmers … [Read more...]
Messy Situation in Hoover
By William C. Singleton IIIIt’s a messy situation, but it has to be addressed.Hoover officials are trying to make the case for a possible rate hike to generate more revenue for its two wastewater treatment plants, which service the city’s Riverchase, Inverness and Southlake communities.So, they took their message to residents during … [Read more...]
Chasing the American Dream: VHHS Student Mei Mei Sun Creates Books 4 Bham to Bridge the Gap in Quality of Education
By Emily Williams While a strong case of senioritis tends to be the main struggle for high school seniors, Vestavia Hills High School's Mei Mei Sun has added concerns that stretch far beyond her school's walls. While hard at work preparing for her final year of coursework and what lies beyond her upcoming senior year, Sun's passion for educational equality in Birmingham … [Read more...]
Troops Rally to Save Historic Bridges Home
By William C. Singleton III The Homewood Historical Society is trying to raise money to save the Bridges Home. But the society’s president said they’ve got a way to go if they want to keep the historic pink home from being torn down. “We’ve formed a non-profit in Alabama and we’re waiting to get our tax number and then we can get a GoFundMe page,” said Martha Wustele Jones. … [Read more...]