Samford professor, professional musician, and author Steven Potaczek has a book coming out Oct 1 on Bloomsbury called Fear Not, Creative: How to Futureproof Your Artistic Career in the Age of AI. Steven is the founding director of Samford University’s Commercial Music program. He is also an award-winning songwriter and producer who has written several Billboard Top 40 … [Read more...]
Brave Hearts, Strong Arms: Coach Jerry Leachman helps men seek purpose
Jerry Leachman is a coach, author and mentor who’s spent over 40 years working with men. A former football player under Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant at the University of Alabama, he went on to coach at Briarwood Christian School before dedicating his life to ministry. He and his wife Holly have been married 55 years and now live on a ranch in Colorado. His book, Brave … [Read more...]
Troop 320 Eagle Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 320, based at Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church, held an Eagle Court of Honor on August 31, 2026, to recognize its three newest Eagle Scouts. Since its beginning, Troop 320 has awarded over 300 young men the rank of Eagle Scout. The new Eagle Scouts and their Eagle Service Projects:JT Graves, the son of Mary Frances and the late Colonel David Lee … [Read more...]
CENTENNIAL WEEKEND KICKS OFF WITH GALA BENEFITTING MISS SIM’S GARDEN
On October 15 at City Hall Plaza and Rosewood Hall, community leaders, residents and businesses will celebrate 100 years of Homewood in turn-of-the-century glam at the Homewood Centennial Gala. A pre-party on the SoHo Plaza will feature a red-carpet welcome, DJ Chris Sarris and a celebrity guest will be emceeing, Homewood High School photography students will act as … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Resident Kelley Brown to Headline Legacy League’s September 24 Luncheon
Samford University Legacy League will kick off its second century of service and new program year at its annual Fall Luncheon with Kelley Brown, a Beeson Divinity School graduate and writer for Proverbs 31’s First 5 app. A founding member and current board member of Storytellers Live, Kelley has been a writer, speaker and Bible teacher for over 25 years. She and her husband, … [Read more...]