The Muscular Dystrophy Association will host its third annual “Derby for Duchenne” May 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Matt Jones Gallery.The Kentucky Derby-style event raises money for Duchenne, the most aggressive form of muscular dystrophy that begins in early childhood.Women are invited to wear hats to the event, held on the same day as the Kentucky Derby. The woman with … [Read more...]
Lenten Labor of Love
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorFor many Christians, Lent is the season to give something up, but some Over the Mountain area churches are using it as an opportunity to give something back.Lent is the period between Ash Wednesday and Holy Week that prepares Christians for Easter. It’s a time of reflection and self-denial, as well as a time of almsgiving or giving … [Read more...]
Open Mike
By Donna Cornelius Journal Features WriterWhen Mike Thompson played golf with his father, he kept his eye on the ball and his mind on one objective: to play the first hole well.“That’s because Dad would always pick on the worst player in the foursome,” said Mike about his father, the late Hall Thompson. “My goal was to beat the other two guys so he’d pick on … [Read more...]
2011 Decorators’ ShowHouse
The Thomas E. Jernigan Residence Mountain Brook April 30-May 15 Click on the links below for more on this 2011 Decorators' ShowHouse:Best of Both Worlds: ShowHouse Had Resort Qualities but Was Still Tom Jernigan’s Retreat Past Perfect: Living Room Recalls Days of Elegant Living How Suite It Is: Perry Umphrey Creates European-Style Retreat Highland Fling: … [Read more...]
Best of Both Worlds
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe 25 rooms and outdoor spaces on display at this year’s showcase have different themes and stories to tell, but if you want to hear the real story of what life was like in the 2011 Decorators’ ShowHouse, you’ll want to talk to Ed Pyle.Ed is the property manager and groundskeeper of the Mountain Brook estate once occupied by the late … [Read more...]