The Birmingham Museum of Art welcomed nearly 400 guests for its 58th annual Museum Ball May 3.This year’s ball co-chairmen, Elizabeth Jernigan and Robin Kidd, drew inspiration from the museum’s current exhibition, Delacroix and the Matter of Finish, and channeled turn of the century Paris for the evening’s theme, La Village Magique.To kick off the evening, guests … [Read more...]
Amped-up Road Trip
By Keysha Drexel Journal editor Two Vestavia Hills students recently traded their lockers for luggage for a global family trip.Delaney and Riley McIntyre and their parents, Dale and Kellie, traveled to 10 countries across three continents during the second and third nine weeks of the school year and returned home in February so the girls could finish out the school … [Read more...]
Education Superintendent Commends Homewood
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe state superintendent of education said it is events like the Homewood Chamber of Commerce's Excellence in Education luncheon that show why Homewood has some of the best schools in the state.State Superintendent Tommy Bice was the guest speaker at the event held April 18 at The Club in Homewood. The luncheon honored outstanding … [Read more...]
Foundation Forms Wise Up Initiative to Raise Concussion Awareness
By Keysha DrexelUp until a few years ago, Sharyne Wallace said, she was like most people--unaware of the long-term consequences of concussions.But after seeing how head injuries have affected both her husband and her son-in-law, Wallace said she's determined to make sure the public is more informed."Concussions and brain injuries are part of a silent epidemic in … [Read more...]
Seven Republican Candidates Will Vie for Sixth District Seat
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorSeven Republican candidates have stepped up to try to represent the state’s Sixth Congressional District since U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills, announced he would retire at the end of his term.Bachus, who has served in the House of Representatives since 1993, succeeded Ben Erdreich, who served from 1983-1993. … [Read more...]