Peterson-PriceMr. and Mrs. Christopher Joseph Peterson of Homewood announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Peterson, to Mark Price, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Dean Price of Auburn.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Betty Linderman Potts and the late Mr. Robert Dixie Potts of Hoover and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Joseph Peterson of Childersburg.Miss … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Events Kick Off Nov. 9
The observance of Veterans Day has a long history in the Birmingham area and several events are planned for this year’s holiday.Local events will kick off on Nov. 9 with a Veterans Day Tribute at the Alabama Veterans Memorial in Vestavia Hills.Starting at 1 p.m., veterans will line the park trail and talk about their experiences. A program will follow at 1:45 p.m. in … [Read more...]
2014 VisionWalk
Homewood2014 VisionWalkOct. 25, 10 a.m.Homewood Central ParkThe 2014 VisionWalk will be Oct. 25 in Homewood Central Park. VisionWalk raises money to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Registration is at 10 a.m. The walk begins at 11 a.m. To register or for more information, email KMangum@Fight Blindness.org. … [Read more...]
Wayne’s World: Hester’s Picks for Saturday’s Biggest Football Games
By Wayne HesterJournal contributorIf you were like Rip Van Winkle, who fell asleep and woke up 20 years later, you might not recognize the game of college football.Teams are racking up points by the sacksful, and the old saying “Offense wins games, defense wins championships” is taking a beating.Last week in Starkville, Mississippi State rolled over Auburn … [Read more...]
Bluff Park UMC Halloween Carnival
HooverBluff Park UMC Halloween CarnivalOct. 29, 6-8 p.m.Bluff Park United Methodist ChurchBluff Park United Methodist Church will host its annual Halloween Carnival from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 29 at 733 Valley Street. The event will include carnival food, bouncy houses, a haunted house, carnival games, a cake walk and prizes. The Steel City Pops cart will also be on … [Read more...]