The leaves are falling, the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air and wish lists are being penned. In other words, it’s time for a holiday market.The Junior League of Birmingham’s Market Noel returns Nov. 20-22 to the Cahaba Grand Conference Center for the sixth year.The event will feature more than 100 vendors.The festivities kick off at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 with a … [Read more...]
Writer’s Second Medical Thriller Supports Juvenile Diabetes Research
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorA Mountain Brook author is using the release of his newest book as an opportunity to fund research that could help rewrite the life stories of children just like his 11-year-old daughter.On Nov. 14–World Diabetes Day–Blue Jay Media Group will release the second medical thriller in a book series by Stephen Russell, with 100 percent … [Read more...]
Dad’s Challenge to Family Leads to GI Research Foundation
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorBefore Robert E. Reed lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2002, the Mountain Brook man issued a challenge to his sons–and the whole community–to finish the fight.Reed's legacy of pulling people together to make a positive difference is living on in a foundation that was founded in his honor and as a response to his challenge … [Read more...]
Palmer Says He’s Ready to Start Work as New Sixth District Representative
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorFollowing his Nov. 4 victory over Democrat Mark Lester in the Sixth Congressional District race, Gary Palmer said he’s ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work on Capitol Hill.“I’ve been talking with other guys around the country, and they’re ready to get to work. And so am I,” Palmer told supporters at his … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Planning Commission Narrowly Approves Vine Street Rezoning
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe Mountain Brook Planning Commission at its Nov. 3 meeting voted 4-3 to rezone property that could pave the way for a new Piggly Wiggly in Crestline.The commission agreed to rezone two lots on Vine Street from residential to commercial and another lot on Vine Street from professional district to commercial. The … [Read more...]