By Ben JohnsonLove the golf course but have a terrible swing? Have you tried throwing a disc instead?Disc golf is one of the nation’s fastest growing sports, and enthusiasts in Birmingham hope the new Inverness Disc Golf Course in Hoover will bring in more players to the area.“It’s a great sport to play because you get a lot of physical activity, and it’s a … [Read more...]
Tornadoes to Tables
By Margaret Frymire Journal Intern Eighteenth Street, in the heart of downtown Homewood, houses a variety of clothing boutiques, decorative shops and little lunch spots. Nestled among the stores is Rachel Vincent’s A Touch of Whimsy.Light and airy, the shop holds everything from hanging daybeds and dining tables to wood picture frames, pottery pieces, throw pillows … [Read more...]
Shining Moments
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorWhen it comes to interior design, decorator Tammy Connor considers lighting to be somewhat like the icing on a cake.When done correctly, it only enhances the decor, said the principal owner of Tammy Connor InteriorDesign in Homewood.Her nearby home in Hollywood is a good example of just how the right lighting and fixtures can … [Read more...]
An Amazing Race for Grace
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorJust because Ziven Fowler isn't old enough to volunteer for Grace's Kitchen doesn't mean he can't help the program that feeds Birmingham's homeless.For the second year in a row, Ziven, a sixth grader at Simmons Middle School, will host the Race For Grace, set for Oct. 21 at The Preserve in Hoover. There is no set registration fee for … [Read more...]
Sideline Star
By Donna CorneliusTeacher Sherri Spears remembers the day a bright ninth grader made a strong case for getting into aclass usually restricted to upperclassmen.The student, Niki Noto, had her heart set on taking Sherri’s broadcasting class at Oak Mountain High School.“Niki told me she’d do anything – even take out the trash – if I’d let her take the class,” said … [Read more...]