By Rebecca WilbertBuilding an app for future study abroad students. Cooking traditional Costa Rican foods. Improving Spanish-speaking skills. Serving the San Jose community. Slowing down.These were just a few highlights for Samford University students who studied in Costa Rica earlier this year. In addition to Samford University’s Homewood campus, the school has … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Flower Shop: A Legacy of Beauty
By Cissy Jackson Photos by Jordan WaldMountain Book Flower Shop has been around for 77 years. Shop owner Monte Haynes gives us the history of this venerable institution. OTMJ: Tell me about the shop’s origins.Monty Haynes: An architect named D.O. Whilldin came to Birmingham from up north in the early 1900s. He designed hundreds of projects … [Read more...]
Celebrating Homewood’s Centennial
Homewood has a slate of upcoming events to celebrate the city’s 100th birthday.Cue the fireworks—Homewood is turning 100! Throughout 2026, Homewood has been celebrating its centennial with local art exhibits, a Homewood author night at the Homewood Public Library and a centennial theme for We Love Homewood Day. Now, as the official date of incorporation … [Read more...]
L’AGENCE Headlines Linly Heflin Scholarship Fashion Show
The Linly Heflin Unit will celebrate its 67th annual Scholarship Fashion Show on October 14 at The Club. The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by the fashion show at 7 p.m.The annual fashion show is the primary fundraiser for Linly Heflin and will be presented in partnership with Gus Mayer. The event will highlight featured … [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...]