By Kaitlin CandelariaBerry High School’s first graduating class swapped their tassels over in 1965. Now, they are gearing up for their 50th class reunion.“Even though a lot of us live in the Birmingham and the Atlanta area, we don’t see a lot of each other,” said Jane Gore Graham, planning committee member. “It’s still a special treat. There is a specialness about our … [Read more...]
Good Times: Birmingham Swim League Celebrates 50 Years
By Lee DavisJack Barnacastle coached future Olympian Billy Forrester and several future college All-Americans in his days as a swim coach.He coached many more future husbands, fathers, wives and mothers.They were all special to him.For four decades, Barnacastle was one of the top swim coaches in the Birmingham area, but with his modest nature, he won’t talk much … [Read more...]
‘One-on-One Time’ McCants and The Arc to Host Special Needs Football Camp
By Kaitlin CandelariaUAB isn’t the only one bringing football to Birmingham; NFL-player Matt McCants is partnering with The Arc of Jefferson County to offer a football camp for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.McCant hails from Mobile and played football at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before being drafted to the New … [Read more...]
Check Mate: Hoover Resident Teaches Chess in a Digital Age
By Lee DavisBalagee Govindan has accepted a challenge that would daunt others.In a world of computers and rapid-fire video games, Govindan has a passion for teaching another kind of activity to young people. Govindan’s game of choice doesn’t make much noise, and people don’t stand in line waiting to purchase a new version of it at the neighborhood electronics store. All … [Read more...]
Stores Vie for 2015 Retailer of the Year
By Kaitlin CandelariaThe Alabama Retail Association has released the 2015 Retailer of the Year nominees, and Mountain Brook is home to more nominated businesses than any other community in the state.The award is presented each year in conjunction with the UAB Collat School of Business. Students from the school’s program will be invited to attend the award ceremony to … [Read more...]