By Laura McAlister Journal EditorJust because Ziven Fowler isn't old enough to volunteer for Grace's Kitchen doesn't mean he can't help the program that feeds Birmingham's homeless.For the second year in a row, Ziven, a sixth grader at Simmons Middle School, will host the Race For Grace, set for Oct. 21 at The Preserve in Hoover. There is no set registration fee for … [Read more...]
A Critical Cause
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorStepping into the elevator at the new Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children on a recent afternoon, a stranger takes one look at Jason Peterson's uniform and says, "Thank you."As director of Children's of Alabama's Critical Care Transport, Jason isn't often greeted that way. But when he is, he's reminded just how important his and his … [Read more...]
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorSusan Shields speaks from experience when she describes the positive impact siblings can have on one another.The Homewood resident is one of five children. She has an older sister and brother, younger brother and she's also a twin. Growing up in Mobile, she and her siblings were close and remain so today, even though they've scattered … [Read more...]
About Town Aug. 9, 2012
Birmingham CF Championship Challenge Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m. Cahaba Grand Conference CenterSports fans will converge for the CF Championship Challenge, presented by Medical Properties Trust. Paul Finebaum, noted sports writer and host of the Finebaum Radio Network, headlines the evening with his trademark predictions for the upcoming college football season. Emcee will be … [Read more...]
Something for Shawntel
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorFriends of Shawntel Dixon Jones describe the mother of three as someone who was always ready to lend a helping hand in spite of her busy schedule, which included her boys' ball and swim practices and volunteer work with Vestavia Hills city schools."She was always the person you called if you wanted anything," said friend and … [Read more...]