By Rubin E. GrantCheryl Dodson was struggling. Seven years ago, her friend John B. McLemore, a brilliant but eccentric clock repairman from Woodstock in Bibb County, died by suicide.The story surrounding him taking his life is featured in a podcast called “S-Town” that’s been downloaded more than 100 million times.Dodson, who also lives in Woodstock, had … [Read more...]
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: ASO Maestro’s Ball Hosts Soprano Aundi Marie Moore for Fundraising Gala
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s 2023 Maestro’s Ball will be held Sept. 22 at the Jemison Concert Hall of UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. This year’s ball is hosted by Susan Curtin, Peter Curtin and Emma Curtin and features orchestra Music Director Carlos Izcaray conducting the orchestra in a program of symphonic works and arias inspired by the theme “A Midsummer Night’s … [Read more...]
‘The Vodka for Dog People’: Tito’s Donates $65K to Help Expand Hand in Paw’s Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy provider Hand in Paw recently received a donation from Tito’s Handmade Vodka that will help expand its ability to provide animal therapy to help vulnerable populations. The $65,000 gift from Tito’s will enable Hand in Paw to train, evaluate, mentor and place therapy teams, as well as provide animal-assisted therapy, to senior citizens and … [Read more...]
Sloss Family Members To Be Inducted into Kiwanis Business Hall of Fame
By Anne RuisiIn 1871, the squalid jumble of tents, shanties and boxcars that eventually became the Magic City sat at one end of a 67-mile railroad gap in North Central Alabama between Birmingham and Decatur. That’s until a North Alabama railroad man, Col. James W. Sloss, struck a deal with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to close that gap with rail … [Read more...]
Journey of Hope 2023 Celebrates 75 Years of United Ability
By June MathewsAn exciting evening of celebration is in store during United Ability’s annual Journey of Hope event on Aug. 19 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. And what an evening it will be. After all, it’s been 75 years in the making.Founded in 1948 as Spastic Aid to provide services to medically fragile individuals with cerebral palsy, the organization has evolved into … [Read more...]