By Cara ClarkWhen Mitch Bruhn and Forest Phillips dive, it’s not just for sport—it’s for legacy. Beneath the Gulf’s surface, they move like predators, strategists and old friends. Years of diving, danger and discovery have forged more than a team—they’ve built a brotherhood. Off Alabama’s coast, far from sunbathers and surfboards, they suit up with … [Read more...]
Winning the Race: Jennifer Andress is elected Homewood’s first female mayor.
By Barry Wise SmithUsing running analogies in a story about Jennifer Andress is a no-brainer. Andress is an accomplished runner who has completed 10 marathons and dozens of other shorter races, logging more miles on her feet than some people do in their cars. But her latest race wasn’t of the actual running variety but rather the political type when she … [Read more...]
CahabaQue Tailgate Challenge raises over $14K for local breast cancer research
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) welcomed hundreds of supporters to CahabaQue Tailgate Challenge on Saturday, September 6, at Cahaba Brewing Company as they raised $14,620 for breast cancer research in Alabama. The event, which was a reimagined twist on the traditional CahabaQue bi-annual BBQ Cook-Off, attracted 500 guests to support breast cancer … [Read more...]
That Dam Swim: Mountain Brook resident Cissy Jackson turns 60 and swims Lake Rabun.
BY REBECCA WILBERTJust as the sun was beginning to rise, a small crowd of family and friends gathered on a bridge overlooking Lake Rabun in northeast Georgia. They came to see Mountain Brook resident Cissy Jackson as she geared up to swim the length of Rabun, from one dam to the other, an over eight-mile journey which took five hours and 40 … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Native Launches Golf Inspired Apparel Company
Juniper & James, a new Southern golf apparel company created by MB native James Elledge, has launched its inaugural collection of performance golf apparel to provide the best hot climate gear for golfers. Founded in the Texas Hill Country Juniper & James takes inspiration from hunting and fishing gear to bring a little grit to the game of golf.Juniper & … [Read more...]