By Keysha DrexelKaren Burton, 48, of Hoover thought she was doing everything right to take care of her health.Burton lost her mother to breast cancer, and so she started getting mammograms when she was just 26 years old to make sure any potential problems were detected early.Despite her vigilance, Burton was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009."I thought … [Read more...]
Flinging It
By Ben JohnsonLove the golf course but have a terrible swing? Have you tried throwing a disc instead?Disc golf is one of the nation’s fastest growing sports, and enthusiasts in Birmingham hope the new Inverness Disc Golf Course in Hoover will bring in more players to the area.“It’s a great sport to play because you get a lot of physical activity, and it’s a … [Read more...]
Tornadoes to Tables
By Margaret Frymire Journal Intern Eighteenth Street, in the heart of downtown Homewood, houses a variety of clothing boutiques, decorative shops and little lunch spots. Nestled among the stores is Rachel Vincent’s A Touch of Whimsy.Light and airy, the shop holds everything from hanging daybeds and dining tables to wood picture frames, pottery pieces, throw pillows … [Read more...]
Sideline Star
By Donna CorneliusTeacher Sherri Spears remembers the day a bright ninth grader made a strong case for getting into aclass usually restricted to upperclassmen.The student, Niki Noto, had her heart set on taking Sherri’s broadcasting class at Oak Mountain High School.“Niki told me she’d do anything – even take out the trash – if I’d let her take the class,” said … [Read more...]
Exceptional Art
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorHe starts with a blank sheet of butcher paper and then carefully selects his colors.For this particular painting, James chooses a fiery red and a bright yellow. Then he delves into his work.As a new participant in Homewood's Exceptional Foundation, James has discovered a love for painting. He's also made some pretty good … [Read more...]