By Sarah Kuper The city of Hoover is reeling from the murder of army veteran and father of two Mike Gilotti. Killed in the early morning of Jan. 5, Gilotti was on his way to the gym when Hoover police believe he encountered someone breaking into his car and was shot to death. Since then, Hoover law enforcement has been flooded with questions about personal and neighborhood … [Read more...]
Double Hatter: Smith Combines Business With Civic Duties
By Lee Davis Some people drink coffee every day. Hatton Smith is one of them. The Mountain Brook resident also lives and breathes the world’s most popular beverage.As the CEO emeritus of Birmingham-based Royal Cup Inc., Smith helps operate the top coffee supplier to restaurants, hotels and offices across the nation. Last year, Royal Cup produced $360 million in sales … [Read more...]
Open Hands and Open Houses: Christopher Architecture & Interiors Hosts Showhouse
By Emily WilliamsThe first-ever Christopher Showhouse will not only showcase the work of Christopher Architecture and Interiors and its affiliates, it will be a chance to give back to the community. The Mountain Brook home showcases the design work of the firm while highlighting the vendors and suppliers with whom they have worked for years. "Our goal is to display … [Read more...]
Presidential Olympics
By Sue Murphy 2016 will be an interesting year. In August, we get to watch the Summer Olympic Games from Rio. In November, we’ll elect a new president, but those games have already begun, with preliminary events including demographic posturing, mudslinging and the great insult toss, none of which have helped at all. The great thing about the Olympics is that if you want to … [Read more...]
Finding Grace in Grief: Lovelady Gala Honoree Reflects on Her Call to Service
By Emily Williams The Lovelady Gala has named Sherri Burgess, author and wife of Rick Burgess of the Rick and Bubba Show, the honoree of this year’s event. When Burgess received the news that the Lovelady Center wished to honor her, it was a welcome surprise. “I have a heart for 'the least of these' or anyone in need,” Burgess said. The Lovelady Center provides faith-based … [Read more...]