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OTM Businesses Nominated for Alabama Retailer of the Year

May 30, 2023

Twenty-two Over the Mountain businesses and their owners have been nominated for the prestigious Alabama Retailer of the Year Awards by the Alabama Retail Association.Nominees for the annual award must own, operate or manage a retail business in the state that has been in business for at least five years. A total of 81 retail businesses from throughout the state are among … [Read more...]

Barton-Clay Fine Jewelers Moving to Lane Parke

May 30, 2023

By Anne RuisiToo much space, not the lack of it, is prompting Eric Clay McClain to move his store, Barton-Clay Fine Jewelers, a few blocks away later this summer, from Cahaba Road in Mountain Brook Village to 330 Rele Street in Lane Parke.“We knew we wanted a smaller space so we can serve our customers better,” McClain said. “We’re going to continue doing what we’ve … [Read more...]

It’s Been Fun

May 30, 2023

The time has come,” the walrus said, “to talk of many things … .” Not too many. I mean, I only have 600 words, but I’ll do my best to make them count.I have to leave this space. I hate it, I do, and do not admonish me for saying “hate.” I know it’s a strong word, but “dislike” just does not cut it right now. I’m going through some medical challenges and rather than wait … [Read more...]

Family Tradition: Antiques at the Gardens Honoree Hanson Slaughter Inherited Passion for Gardens

May 30, 2023

By Wendy Wallace JohnsonCentral to any nonprofit’s success is the involvement and direction of the members of its board of directors. Hanson Slaughter, this year’s honoree for Antiques at the Gardens, has given many years of leadership to the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, including as chair of the development committee and as board chair in … [Read more...]

Gulf Coast Living

May 30, 2023

By Ana Good As the school year comes to a close, families across the Birmingham area will soon trade backpacks and books for beach totes and towels. Some of these families will head to second homes across the state, including along the white powdery sand of the Gulf Coast or along the shorelines of Lake Martin. Bob Farris, co-founder of Hufham Farris … [Read more...]

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