By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The colorful storefront of Ruby Ansley Interiors – adorned with yellow, green and red valances – is a staple in the landscape of Mountain Brook Village. Founded in 1963, the interior design firm has a storied history and has remained a successful, female-owned business over the course of its existence. Current owner Sallie Aman first joined the … [Read more...]
Young John Carroll Softball Team Sets Sights on a State Title
By Rubin E. Grant John Carroll Catholic softball coach Jeri Beck doesn’t have any qualms about fielding a young team. In fact, she rather enjoys it. “We’ve got young kids on the field this season and we always do,” Beck said. “One of the advantages I have is I get them in the seventh grade and get to work with them for six years. “I’m never shy about putting seventh graders … [Read more...]
Local Neurologist Training for 400-Mile Bike Ride Fundraiser for MS Research
By Rubin E. Grant Dr. John Riser is a veteran marathon runner, but later this month he won’t be running, but instead riding, a long distance. Riser, co-founder of Alabama Neurology Associates in Homewood, will participate in the Grace Ragland 400-mile Bike Ride April 21-24, going from Birmingham to Greenville, to Atmore and finishing in Fairhope. The ride is a fundraiser for … [Read more...]
In the Footsteps: New Snapper Grabber’s Location Marks Third Generation of Family Seafood Legacy
By Sam Prickett Snapper Grabber’s Land and Sea will expand to a second Vestavia Hills location in May. For owners Dusty and Karen Scott, the new store in Liberty Park represents the latest evolution of a three-generation seafood legacy. Dusty started working with seafood when he was 7 years old, working summers at his grandfather’s River Fish Market in north … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Fowl Play
By Sue Murphy After breakfast this morning, I hauled Dave outside to walk the lower 40, feet, that is. My backyard isn’t all that big, but my goodness, this year there has been a lot to see. The daffodils made an early appearance. I sent photos to my northern friends and relatives meaning to cheer them, but when they were hit with yet another snowstorm, I realized I was being … [Read more...]