By Rubin E. Grant Homewood cross-country coach Josh Donaldson doesn’t like to use the term rebuilding. But even he had to admit that the Patriots have to do some reconstructing if they are going to continue their dominance. Homewood’s boys have won eight consecutive Class 6A state cross-country championships, and the girls have won three of the past four state … [Read more...]
‘Player of a Lifetime’: Jags’ Rothman Is a Commanding Presence on the Volleyball Court
By Rubin E. Grant Audrey Rothman didn’t have any interest in volleyball when she was a little girl. If her parents hadn’t insisted she play a sport, she probably wouldn’t have become Spain Park’s most dominant player and one of the top high school volleyball players in the state. Rothman was in the fourth grade when her parents demanded she play something. “My parents … [Read more...]
The Constant Gardener: Birmingham Blooms Will Honor Former Southern Living Editor John Floyd
By Donna Cornelius Dr. John Alex Floyd Jr. has cultivated some pretty impressive gardening credentials over the years. Floyd was Southern Living’s editor in chief for 18 years, is a trustee for the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and was a member of the American Horticultural Society’s board of directors. After earning a bachelor’s degree in ornamental horticulture at … [Read more...]
Cancer Fight Hits Close to Home for Hazelrig: Tee It Up Fore Life Honoree Is All for Cancer Awareness
By Rubin E. Grant Chip Hazelrig’s life has been profoundly changed by cancer. Both of his parents died from cancer, as did both of his grandmothers. He’s had a brother and sister battle cancer. One of his daughters is a breast cancer survivor and he himself dealt with melanoma. So when he was asked about his family being honorees for the 2020 Tee It Up Fore Life golf … [Read more...]
Remy Fund Awards $55,000 to Local Animal Organizations
The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services celebrated its 10th anniversary this year by awarding $55,000 to 10 organizations. Since 2011, the Remy Fund has provided $400,000 in grants to companion animal nonprofits that serve Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount and Walker counties. “Especially in this challenging time, our Remy Fund grants provide much needed support to … [Read more...]