By Emily Williams When Dr. Andrew G. Hodges Jr. of Mountain Brook isn’t managing his private psychiatric practice or forensic profiling, he is writing. His most recent book, “Behind Nazi Lines: My Father’s Heroic Quest to Save 149 World War II POWs,” was released Aug. 4. The non-fiction narrative chronicles the heroic acts of Hodges’ father, Andrew G. Hodges Sr., during his … [Read more...]
Emmet O’Neal Library Celebrates a Golden Anniversary
By Emily Williams September marks the golden anniversary for Mountain Brook’s Emmet O’Neal Library, which opened its doors Sept. 12, 1965. To celebrate 50 years, the library will host a variety of events for the public. “This September’s 50th birthday celebration is an opportunity to share with the community the library’s commitment to providing quality materials and … [Read more...]
Officials Examine Dog Legislation After Attacks
By Kaitlin Candelaria Some dog owners in Homewood have felt the pressure as the city’s public safety committee deliberated how to address a rise in dog attacks recently. The issue, brought before the committee at a July 20 meeting, was raised by animal control officer Robbie Bagby Hurst. Hurst reported that she had seen a rise in attacks in the city in the past six months, … [Read more...]
Childhood Cancer: How You Can Help
One in 320 children will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 20. Childhood cancer is the number one leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 15 in the United States yet it only receives 4% of government funding for cancer research. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and there will many opportunities in the Over the Mountain area to … [Read more...]
Fighting Childhood Cancer: Advocates Give Families Tools to Take on Disease
By Kaitlin Candelaria Every day in the United States, 720 children are diagnosed with cancer. It is the leading cause of death for children under the age of 15, yet research is consistently underfunded. These statistics led families of children suffering from cancer to push for naming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In 2008, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution … [Read more...]