By Nausicaa ChuThe woman ascending the steps of the Victorian-style house on 14th Avenue South had an outwardly stable life—married in her 30s with three children. But nightmares had haunted her for years. She experienced night sweats, sleep disturbances, and anxiety.The Victorian-style house belongs to Oasis Counseling for Women and Children. Oasis is a … [Read more...]
On Honey Lane: How Foxhound Bee Company Turned a Hobby Into a Growing Community
By Sarah OwensJust off Interstate 20 in Irondale, tucked beside youth baseball fields and family traffic, sits a storefront unlike any other in the Birmingham area.Inside, visitors can sample different honeys, peek inside a bee colony, browse shelves of beekeeping equipment and candles made from local beeswax or sign up for classes on everything from beekeeping to … [Read more...]
The Living Legacy: Camp Fletcher offers a chance to unplug and tune in.
By Mary Clare IngramPhotos by Jordan Wald and Courtesy BridgeWaysPauline Bray Fletcher opened Camp Fletcher in 1926, and now, a century later, the camp keeps her legacy at the forefront of their mission. Now operating under BridgeWays, the camp serves over 1,000 children and youth each year in Alabama. Fletcher, the first African … [Read more...]
Birmingham Zoo Named Attraction of the Year
The Birmingham Zoo has been named Attraction of the Year by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, recognizing a year where conservation leadership and tourism growth went hand in hand. The award was presented on May 7,2026 at the Red Mountain Theater in Birmingham, Alabama.During its 70th anniversary year, the Zoo welcomed more than 502,000 visitors, … [Read more...]
The Rotary Club of Shades Valley Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients
The Rotary Club of Shades Valley announces the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards, recognizing outstanding high school seniors for their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to service. Each student will receive a $10,000 award for a total of $90,000 to further their education.The students were honored at a luncheon on Monday, May 4 at the Birmingham … [Read more...]