By Emily Williams Part one of Crestline Elementary student Slade Anderson’s advice to kids suffering from pediatric cancer: Never stop believing. Part two: Go to the St. Jude Research Hospital Gift Shop. Anderson is no stranger to the halls of St. Jude, traveling between its location in Memphis and his home in Mountain Brook to receive treatment for leukemia. While on a … [Read more...]
Patriots of the Past: Graduate Creates Photo Gallery Celebrating Homewood High School
By Emily Williams When it came time to prepare for her class’ 10-year reunion, Alden Blackwell wanted to create something special in Rosewood Hall. What began as a photo display of the 2007 Homewood High School class’ past has become Patriots of the Past, a gallery displaying more than 50 photos from Homewood High School yearbooks between 1973 and 2007. According to … [Read more...]
Buffet, Beer and Girl Power: BSC’s First Female President to Speak at GirlSpring’s Hump Day Hops Event
By Sarah Kuper GirlSpring was created in 2010 as an online platform empowering girls to relate in a positive way to the world around them. Content is largely written or created by teen girls from the Over the Mountain area. “It’s different than, say, Teen Vogue. It isn’t run by corporate,” said Kristen Greenwood, executive director. “The articles are about fun topics but … [Read more...]
Images of Home: Hoover Author Documents City’s Past
By Annie Howard Heather Skaggs knows her roots. An author and history buff, she grew up in the Mountain Oaks neighborhood, which would be incorporated into Hoover. “The history that I know, I grew up with,” she said. “This is my home.” Her passion for Hoover shines through in her three books: “Images of America: Bluff Park,” “Images of America: Hoover,” and “Images of … [Read more...]
Chillin’ on the Green: Classical and Jazz Flutist Kim Scott to Perform at Jazz in the Park
By Sarah Kuper The Homewood Arts Commission and Magic City Smooth Jazz are hosting the second annual Jazz in the Park event April 9 at Central Park in Homewood. This year’s concert will feature Birmingham native and nationally renowned jazz and classical flutist Kim Scott. In addition to releasing three albums, performing with the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra and hosting a … [Read more...]