By Rubin E. GrantBowling wasn’t on Michael Kimble’s radar a few years ago. He wanted to play basketball at Spain Park, but when the Jaguars held tryouts during the spring of Kimble’s eighth grade year at Berry Middle School, he didn’t make the cut.His friend Luke Eaton suggested Kimble try bowling, something Kimble had never done. So, he joined the Jags’ middle school … [Read more...]
Forewarned: Homewood Doctor Gives Tips to Prevent Injuries on the Slopes During a Ski Trip
By Rubin E. GrantDr. Aaron Casp didn’t see himself becoming an economist, although he has a degree in economics from Princeton.He was more interested in sports medicine, considering he had been around athletics most of his life and wrestled at Princeton. He witnessed firsthand how trainers and doctors helped athletes return to action following an injury.So, after … [Read more...]
New Animals in Town: Birmingham Zoo Opens Two New Exhibits in Time for Spring Break
By Anne RuisiBig Mama, a greater sulphur-crested cockatoo who’s an animal ambassador of sorts, may rule the roost at the Birmingham Zoo, but she’s ready to welcome the animals in two new exhibits making their debut just in time for spring break.De Brazza’s monkeys will be featured in the Barbara Ingalls Shook Foundation Primate Trek and Eastern black rhinoceroses in the … [Read more...]
Red Diamond Head Leading the National Tea Association
Red Diamond Coffee and Tea President and CEO Bill Bowron has been elected to serve as chairman of the Tea Association of the United States for the 2022-2024 term. Bowron, of Mountain Brook, previously served the association twice as chairman (1999-2000 and 2014–2017), according to a statement from Red Diamond. He has served as a board member for a total of 18 … [Read more...]
Vulcan Park to Get New Leader: As Negrotto Steps Down, Cardona to Move From Museum Operations to President and CEO
The president and chief executive officer of Vulcan Park Foundation, Darlene Negrotto, is retiring at the end of the month. The foundation board of directors has appointed Cynthia Cardona, currently director of museum operations, to succeed her as president and chief executive officer as of April 1, according to a statement from the foundation. She also will join the … [Read more...]