By Emily Williams For Norton Dill, directing and performing in the Central Alabama Theater’s upcoming production of “Smoke on the Mountain” evokes a feeling of deja vu. The wildly popular off-Broadway musical about The Sanders Family, a family string-band performing in a Baptist church in North Carolina in 1938, is one of the most produced shows in the world. A natural … [Read more...]
Reflecting on 100 Years: Edwards Chevrolet Celebrates Centennial of Business in Birmingham
By Sarah Kuper Celebrating 100 years in business is a milestone for any company, but Lee Edwards of Edwards Chevrolet said it is especially impressive for his family’s business. “Very few car dealerships make it this long. It seems like every decade there was some sort of major event or hardship: the Great Depression, WWI, WWII, the recession ... . It takes a lot of hard … [Read more...]
Life Coach: Would YOU Be a High School Coach Today?
By Lee Davis I’ve always maintained that a good high school coach can be the most influential non-parent in a young person’s life. That’s not to disparage the role of classroom teachers, scout leaders, church youth ministers and others, but there’s likely no other place that simulates the life challenges all of us face quite like the field of athletic competition. The … [Read more...]
Star Power: Celebrities and Philanthropy Go Hand-in-Hand for Autism Acceptance
By Sarah KuperThe upcoming KultureBall will not be just another black tie benefit, said Libby Matthews, vice president of growth at the Vestavia Hills-based autism nonprofit KultureCity. “It’s not just your typical, get dressed up and bid on a silent auction,” she said. “People who come say they’ve never experienced an event like it.” She said that’s partly because of … [Read more...]
Mayor Facing Challenge from Councilman – and Déjà Vu
By William C. Singleton III In 2008, a councilman defeated a three-term mayor to become the new leader of the city of Homewood. That councilman was Scott McBrayer who defeated then-Mayor Barry McCulley. Now, McBrayer, a two-term mayor seeking re-election, faces a challenge from Ward 1 Place 1 Councilman Michael Hallman for the mayor’s seat. Homewood residents go to the polls … [Read more...]