By June Mathews When Preston Goldfarb coached his last soccer game as a Birmingham-Southern Panther during the fall of 2015 then said goodbye to his world-class soccer camp the following summer, everyone assumed the book was closed on the legendary coach’s career. But another incredible chapter was yet to come. In June, Goldfarb traveled to the 20th Maccabiah Games in Israel … [Read more...]
Cold Comfort
By Sue Murphy I got my flu shot last week, the new one configured with the latest prediction of which flu bug is headed this direction. Flu meteorology – you have to hope the CDC knows what it’s doing or I could have several days of head-banging misery in my future. Amazingly, the health gurus have never come up with a cold vaccine. You’d think that would be easier, wouldn’t … [Read more...]
They Pulled Him Back In: Patriots’ Jones Just Can’t Get Away From Coaching
By Rubin E. Grant David Jones figured his coaching career had ended when he retired in 2011 after more than 40 years in the business. But then his granddaughter Autumn Carpenter entered high school at Homewood, and Jones once again found himself in the Patriots’ football film room and on the sidelines. Jones initially retired to spend more time with his family, especially … [Read more...]
Just Around the Corner: Cornerstone’s Annual Harvest of Hope Recognizes Longtime Supporter
More than 530 students living in inner-city Birmingham walk the halls of Cornerstone Schools of Alabama. The nonprofit school was founded more than 30 years ago to provide inner-city families with an affordable alternative to public school and a variety of tuition assistance options. Presently, the organization consists of an elementary school facility and a middle/high school … [Read more...]
150 Years of Service: Canterbury UMC Celebrates Its Sesquicentennial With an Emphasis on Volunteerism
By Sarah Kuper It has been 150 years since Canterbury United Methodist began its ministry in the Over the Mountain area. This month, the church will celebrate its history with special Sunday services and outreach opportunities. The church serves more than 4,400 members and the community at large through programs for all age groups and … [Read more...]