Holiday Hero:Birmingham Native Is Known as ‘Father of Veterans Day’By Keysha DrexelJournal editorAs communities across the nation prepare to recognize those who have served in the armed forces next month, an Over the Mountain family is preparing to continue the life's work of its patriarch.The Sunday before Veterans Day, Barbara Minor of Vestavia Hills … [Read more...]
Desert Storm Gave Army Reservist a New Perspective
Veterans Park Volunteer:Desert Storm Gave Army Reservist a New PerspectiveBy Keysha DrexelJournal editorHaving worked as a nurse for several years before she joined the U.S. Army Reserves, Ginger Branson of Cahaba Heights said she thought she had seen some of the worst life has to offer.But that perspective changed drastically during the six months … [Read more...]
Friends Join Forces to Deal with Alzheimer’s
Allies Against Alzheimer’s:Friends Join Forces to Deal with DiseaseBy Keysha DrexelJournal editorBarbara and Ted Crane celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary earlier this month, and the North Shelby wife said many people don't believe her when she says she loves her husband more today than when they were first married.Ted Crane was diagnosed with a … [Read more...]
New Route to Galleria Will Open in November
Hoover:New Route to Galleria Will Open in NovemberHoliday shoppers traveling to Hoover next month will have a new route to take them to the Riverchase Galleria and Patton Creek shopping center.Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey announced on Oct. 15 that a new route to Interstate 459 should be open by Nov. 22, the Friday before the annual Black Friday shopping day.Chapel … [Read more...]
Overton Road Sections Closed
Mountain Brook:Overton Road Sections ClosedMotorists who travel on Overton Road in Mountain Brook might have to find a new route for the next few days.A temporary closure of the Overton Road intersection with U.S. 280 started at 8 p.m. on Oct. 25 and will continue for about nine days, according to a news release from the Alabama Department of … [Read more...]