By Emily Williams Vulcan Park and Museum has installed a new exhibit “Darkness Into Life: Alabama Holocaust Survivors Through Photography and Art,” on loan from the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center. “The mission is to educate our generation so that things like this never happen again and to advance knowledge and understanding of Birmingham’s history and culture,” said … [Read more...]
Scary Scavenger Hunt: Halloween Party Sends Guests in Search of ‘Treasure’
By Emily Williams The spirits have arrive d early at the Mountain Brook home of Roye and Phyllis Tinsley as the couple prepares for their annual Halloween party and scavenger hunt, a party they say has become a tradition. About 40 years ago, the Tinsleys attended a party in a small town house in North Carolina where the hosts created a scavenger hunt for their guests. … [Read more...]
Solemn Celebrations: Former Homewood Restaurateur Honors Family at Day of the Dead Festival
By Kaitlin Candelaria Birmingham resident Franklin Biggs became a key player in Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead festival, while dealing with his own family death. The holiday, which traditionally is celebrated on Nov. 2 in the Mexican culture, focuses on honoring and remembering family and friends who have passed away. People do this by gathering their families, … [Read more...]
Roberson Retires: Police Chief Stepping Down After 42-Year Career
By Kaitlin Candelaria Homewood Police Chief Jim Roberson was led into police work by the desire to make an A. “I had a grandfather that was a Birmingham police officer for 25 years but he retired by the time I was born,” Roberson said. “I left high school to go to Jacksonville State to be a history teacher, but I had the opportunity to be raised in a small church with … [Read more...]
GBHS Maintains Animal Control Through End of Year
By Kaitlin Candelaria The Greater Birmingham Humane Society can breathe easy – for now. The Jefferson County Personnel Board voted unanimously at an Oct. 13 meeting to extend the organization's animal control contract, which has been in place since January. The issue will be reconsidered at the beginning of 2016. The issue of whether to extend the contract arose when … [Read more...]