By Keysha DrexelJournal editorTwo Over the Mountain cities will host special faith-based events in April and May in an effort to bring dignitaries and local residents together.Vestavia Hills and Hoover will host their Mayor's Prayer Breakfast events to gather city and elected officials, religious leaders, business leaders and members of the community together to … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills: New AMBUCS Building Goes Up in One Day
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorIn just one day last week, a crew from a Homewood-based construction company built a new building to benefit an organization that helps children with disabilities.Twin brothers David and William Seigel, owners of Twin Construction Companies, and their crew constructed the 12-by-20 building at the Greater Birmingham AMBUCS … [Read more...]
UAB Will Emphasize Innovation, Research, New President Tells Chamber Members
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe new president of the University of Alabama at Birmingham last week told a group of Vestavia Hills business leaders and residents that he is honored and privileged to represent the great people who work at UAB during such an exciting time for the one of the state's largest employers and key economic engines of the Birmingham metro … [Read more...]
Summer Scholar: Vestavia Resident Chosen for Prestigious Pharmacy Program
For most students, the summer is a time to relax and recharge, maybe take a class or two. But one Over the Mountain resident will spend her summer working at one of the most prestigious hospitals in the country.Elizabeth Wood of Vestavia Hills, a second-year pharmacy student at Auburn University, will spend the summer in Rochester, Minn., at Mayo Clinic. She was … [Read more...]
Treasure Hunt: Junior League Gets Ready for Bargain Carousel
The Junior League of Birmingham is offering Over the Mountain residents a chance to discover new treasures and help their community this month.The Junior League will host its 33rd Bargain Carousel April 24-27 to raise money to support its programs in the Birmingham area.This year Bargain Carousel will be back in the former J.C. Penney location at Century Plaza at … [Read more...]