By Keysha DrexelJournal editorSeveral Over the Mountain retailers were among the 13 honored last week by the Alabama Retail Association and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Collat School of Business.The presentations were made Sept. 23 at the 2014 Retail Day Luncheon at the Vestavia Country Club.A panel of judges chose the Retailer of the Year … [Read more...]
Attorney Publishes First of Three Apocalyptic Adventure Books
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Stephen Duncan learned his first book was going to be published by Medallion Press as part of a three-book deal, the 38-year-old said he was euphoric.But the Crestline Park resident who is also an attorney working with the Southern Research Institute said that feeling pales in comparison to what he considers the truest sign of … [Read more...]
Christmas Comes Early to Holiday Shop
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorChristmas is still 83 days away, but when you walk into a little shop on Old Rocky Ridge Road, it might be difficult to remember it's only October.And that's exactly why the loyal customers at the Holiday Shop start calling Joyce Ann Jackson in September."It seems like the calls about when we're opening for the new season start … [Read more...]
Inverness Corners Has New Gameday Boutique
Inverness Corners Has New Gameday BoutiqueSports fans in North Shelby—and throughout the Over the Mountain area—have a new place to find clothing, accessories and gifts to show their team spirit.Gameday in Style Boutique opened in Inverness Corners earlier this summer.The shop, owned by Sylvia Gonda, offers boutique-style clothing, game day-themed clothing, … [Read more...]
Antiquities Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
An antiques shop in Mountain Brook is celebrating its fourth anniversary this month.Antiquities was opened at 2421 Canterbury Road in October 2011 by friends Nancy McClendon, Debby Shepherd and Pam Evans.The shop is filled with an ever-changing, personally selected inventory of French, English and Italian furniture, mirrors, chandeliers and home accessories in a variety … [Read more...]