By Sarah Kuper On New Year’s Day in 1995, the physicians and support team at UAB brought life back to Jeanne Fowler’s weak and sick heart. But little did they know how instrumental they would be in forging her future – both professionally and romantically. Fowler was diagnosed with a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy when she was just 18 months old. Doctors … [Read more...]
A World of Difference: Samford Class Gives Easy, Healthy Cooking a Global Flavor
By Donna Cornelius Patricia Terry taught nutrition in Venezuela for more than a decade – and learned a few lessons herself along the way. As a Southern Baptist missionary, Terry was a food and nutrition instructor for wives of seminary students. “I came home and right away noticed how differently people ate here,” said Terry, who’s now a Samford University professor and food … [Read more...]
AHSAA State Indoor Track Championships: Kyle Smith Helps Bucs Sweep State Indoor Championships
By Rubin E. Grant On the eve of the 49th AHSAA Indoor State Championships at the Birmingham CrossPlex, Hoover junior Kyle Smith spent part of the evening praying and, as he put it, “getting my mind focused.” Smith’s time in prayer and meditation was well spent. He won his specialty event, the Class 7A triple jump, Saturday with a leap of 45-07 feet, easily outdistancing his … [Read more...]
AHSAA State Indoor Track Championships: Griffin Comes Up Big Again for Homewood In Class 6A Competition
By Rubin E. Grant The bigger the meet, the better Homewood senior Jasmine Griffin performs. “She’s competitive,” Homewood track and field coach Tom Esslinger said. “She has a killer instinct. When she steps to the line, she’s going to put everything in it, especially in big meets.” Griffin was at her competitive best last weekend in the 49th AHSAA State Indoor Championships … [Read more...]
1 Percent: Homewood Mayor McBrayer Focuses on Making Everything Just a Little Bit Better
By Emily Williams In his annual State of the City address, Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer took to the podium and presented not only the successes of the past year, but the progress he expects those successes to build and how they fit into his bigger picture for the city. “My message to you this afternoon is designed to talk about the past year,” “How did we do? But the message … [Read more...]