By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributor“Under Construction” or “Construction Coming Soon” signs will be hanging in Over the Mountain cities in 2014.Fresh off an economic downturn which dried tax revenues and reduced spending, municipal governments are moving forward with much-needed capital projects designed to spur economic development or enhance the … [Read more...]
A Snow Ball Effect
The second annual Snow Ball on Dec. 14 in Birmingham raised thousands of dollars to help children who are seriously ill or disabled.The event raised $27,000 to benefit Children's Harbor, a nonprofit organization that provides camping and adventure services at Lake Martin to children with long-term serious illnesses and their families.The inaugural event was held in … [Read more...]
Southern-style Celebration
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerAt most wedding receptions, it’s the cake that has the starring role among all the edible treats.That was true when Arrington Mooney and Clay Collie got married. But cookies came in a close second.That’s because cookies helped kick-start the couple’s relationship.Clay, who’s from Guntersville, had been working in … [Read more...]
Crawford-Callaway
Crawford-CallawayMary Allison Crawford and William Benjamin Callaway were married June 1 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Birmingham. A reception followed at the Great Hall. The Very Rev. Kevin M. Bazzel officiated the ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Blanton Crawford of Birmingham. The groom is the son of Mrs. Vickers Allen Callaway and the … [Read more...]
Standifer-Crenshaw
Standifer-CrenshawChelsea Mathews Standifer and Arthur Page Sloss Crenshaw were married Sept. 7 at Vulcan Park. Jasper Elliot Wolfe officiated the ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Dr. Wayne and Mrs. Carol Standifer of Birmingham. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Kathleen Standifer and the late Dr. William Allen Standifer of Birmingham and Mr. Jesse Mathews and … [Read more...]