Protective Life, a life insurance company based in Birmingham, has secured the naming rights for an upcoming stadium at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.Protective will pay $15 million over the next 15 years. Other big contributors are Regions and Alabama Power, who are each paying $500,000 per year for the next 10 years.Protective Stadium will feature 55,000 … [Read more...]
Homewood teacher finalist for Alabama Teacher of the Year
Hall-Kent Elementary School teacher Abby Becker was named one of the finalists for the Alabama 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year.Becker joins 15 other finalists who are judged on their dedication and skill. “Each has excelled in the classroom and is preparing all students for success through mentorship, innovative classroom instruction, and a personal commitment to … [Read more...]
HOTWORX Vestavia Hills celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting, refreshments and giveaways
HOTWORX Vestavia Hills celebrated their grand opening event on April 5 at their Vestavia Hills location.Tori Masters, one of the virtual instructors at HOTWORX locations around the country, traveled to Vestavia from California to attend the event. Also in attendance were Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley Curry and members of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce.Refreshments … [Read more...]
Inside Out: Kadco’s 2019 Ideal Home Showcases High-End Design That Embraces the Outdoors
When it comes to high-end homebuying, Jason Kessler and the Kadco team are proving that bigger isn’t always better.Kadco is completing the 2019 Ideal Home, which will be featured on the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders’ Spring Parade of Homes, April 26-28 and May 3-5.The 5-bedroom, 4-bath Vestavia Hills home is 3,571 square feet and located at 3183 … [Read more...]
Two OTM School Districts Recognized for Music Education
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation recognized 623 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education. Among that list were Homewood City Schools and Vestavia Hills City Schools.This award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made … [Read more...]