By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen the living room of Kate and Ryan Thompson's home on Woodfern Drive in Homewood started looking like a giant toy box a few years ago, the couple knew it was time to move out of the 1,250-square-foot home to a bigger house that would better accommodate their growing family.But there was just one problem--they didn't want to … [Read more...]
Homewood Rec Center Could Open by Memorial Day
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe new $16.2 million Homewood Community Center should be ready to open by Memorial Day weekend, the city’s parks and recreation director said recently“We haven’t set a hard date yet on the official opening,” Berkley Squires said. “But we’re on target, and we’re still eyeing being open for the Memorial Day … [Read more...]
West Uses Shakespeare to Teach Law Students
By Donna CorneliusJournal feature writerThose who have only a nodding acquaintance with Shakespeare might think history’s most well-known playwright had scant respect for lawyers.And it’s all because of a line that’s often misinterpreted: “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers,” from Henry VI, Part 2.Birmingham attorney Kim West is happy to set … [Read more...]
Plan Would Put Piggly Wiggly Back in Crestline
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe owner of a grocery store that closed in November said he "heard loud and clear that Crestline wants its Piggly Wiggly back" and said plans are in the works to make it happen.Andy Virciglio, who also owns Piggly Wiggly stores in Homewood and River Run, said last week he is excited about announcing the full plan to open a new store in … [Read more...]
Heroes in Neon
By Lee DavisFrom just looking at the final statistics, the Mountain Brook boys’ basketball team had no business winning the Class 6A championship game against Blount on Friday night. Let us count the ways:The Spartans, who make their living through fundamentals and execution, connected on only 13 free throws in 24 attempts.The Mountain Brook team that always … [Read more...]