By Rubin E. GrantNeil Caudle has little pink in his wardrobe, but that’s going to change next month. The former Spain Park and Auburn University quarterback will take part in the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink of Birmingham fundraiser during February. “When I wear pink, I’m breaking a (wardrobe) rule,” Caudle said with a laugh. Caudle can thank a … [Read more...]
Academic Accountability: MBHS Science Teacher Takes on V2V Training with Help From His Students
By Emily Williams It takes a village to raise a child, an African proverb attests, but Mountain Brook High School science teacher Walter Rogers is hoping his students will take on the job of helping him raise his fitness level. Rogers is beginning to train for the Village 2 Village Run, a 7.5K being held March 9. He’s looking for students in his advanced placement biology … [Read more...]
WATCH: Tea Ceremony, other festivities at Japanese Heritage Festival
The Birmingham Museum of At explored Japanese culture on Jan. 19 at the Japanese Heritage Festival. Festivities at the free event included tours of the Japanese gallery, screenings of Anime and traditional tea ceremony demonstrations. Members of the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Birmingham Association led the tea demonstrations."Tea is so, such a multifaceted … [Read more...]
New McWane Exhibit Explores the Mysteries of Genomic Science
- Journal photos by Jordan Wald. Guests gathered at McWane Science Center on Jan. 19 to celebrate the opening of an exhibit on genomic science, presented in partnership with UAB Medicine. “Genome: Unlocking Life's Code” is the first state-of-the-art exhibit about genomic science, according to the Smithsonian Institution, which created the exhibit in partnership with the … [Read more...]
Homewood announces Employees of the Year
At Tuesday's Chamber of Commerce meeting, Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer honored Homewood's 2018 Employees of the Year.Brian Jones - Firefighter of the YearBrian Jones started his career in Irondale in 1996, then became a paramedic in 1997. He has been at the Homewood Fire Department since March 2002. "This year's Firefighter of the Year award goes to one of … [Read more...]