Johnson-DentonMrs. Donna Clements Johnson of Homewood announces the engagement of her daughter, Jessica Lynn Johnson, to William Jeffrey Denton Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jeffrey Denton of Vestavia Hills. Miss Johnson is the daughter of the late Mr. Kenneth Lee Johnson of Homewood.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Francis Clements of … [Read more...]
Lanier-Russell
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Barner Lanier of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Barton Lanier, to Andrew Robert Russell, son of Dr. Julia Arndt Russell and Dr. William Atkins Crunk of Birmingham and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Irving Russell of Birmingham.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Andrew Corbett Scott and the late John Henderson Lanier of … [Read more...]
ALDOT to Add Turn Lanes at Alabama 119, U.S. 280
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe Alabama Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to add turn lanes on the north and south sides of Alabama 119 at the intersection of U.S. 280.Brian Davis, an ALDOT engineer in the Birmingham division, said the transportation department is ready to bid out the project for construction, a process that … [Read more...]
New Radio Show Aims to Encourage, Inform Women
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe First Lady of Vestavia Hills has launched a new radio talk show aimed at providing women with information and encouragement to empower them to realize their potential.Diane Zaragoza, the wife of Vestavia Hills Mayor Alberto "Butch" Zaragoza, is the executive producer of Women Reaching Out, which aired its first show in January … [Read more...]
Former NBA Star Headlines Better Basics’ Birthday Bash
By Ginny CooperJournal staff writerA nonprofit group dedicated to improving literacy in Birmingham area students will celebrate its 20th year in February.Better Basics, a nonprofit United Way agency, is hosting the Celebrate 20 in '14 dinner event on Feb. 20 at The Club in Homewood and will honor those who have been integral in its mission.“It’s our 20th … [Read more...]