Mission Possible:Vestavia Rotary Member Helps Build School in AfricaBy Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Greg Jeane was a young boy growing up in Texas, he read Richard Halliburton's "Book of Marvels" and became fascinated with the idea of traveling to Africa.And while he daydreamed of traveling to the exotic locale pictured in the iconic tome, Jeane said … [Read more...]
Vestavia Fire Department Adding New Thermal Imaging Cameras
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe Vestavia Hills Fire Department will be getting new thermal imaging cameras to help fight fires and assist in rescue missions.The city’s fire department recently received a $45,538 grant through the American Fire Act to buy eight thermal imaging cameras.Vestavia Hills must put up $5,059 to satisfy the grant’s … [Read more...]
Crestline Pig Plans Still in the Works
Despite rumors being circulated on social media sites, officials say the plans to return a Piggly Wiggly grocery store to Crestline Village in Mountain Brook are still in the works.However, the new Piggly Wiggly’s location in the village has changed.Robert Jolly, president of Retail Specialists, said he planned to present an update on the return of the Crestline Pig to … [Read more...]
Yeates-Brosnan
Yeates-BrosnanMrs. Alice Dawes Yeates of Birmingham announces the engagement of her daughter, Whitley Seymour, to Daniel John Brosnan, son of Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Lee Brosnan of Madison. Miss Yeates is the daughter of the late Mr. Rutherford N. Yeates Jr.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. Rutherford N. Yeates Sr. and the late Mrs. Rutherford N. Yeates Sr. of … [Read more...]
Graham-Hart
Graham-HartMr. and Mrs. Ronald Lane Graham of Hoover announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Laine Graham, to Nathan Daniel Hart, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gregory Hart of Birmingham.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Almon Mullins of Hoover and the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Worthington Graham Sr. of Birmingham.Miss Graham is a … [Read more...]