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...]
A SPECTACLE of DESIGN: Over the past 20 years, Antiques at the Gardens has become a destination like no other for anyone who appreciates antiques and well-appointed interiors
By Madoline Markham KoonceThe story of Antiques at the Gardens is a story of people and their passions. It’s a story of antiques dealers and interior designers, volunteers and enthusiasts. And it’s a story of pivots and innovation, growth and evolution that all began in 2006 as a fundraiser for the 67.5 acres of wonderland that is Birmingham Botanical Gardens.The … [Read more...]
Toasting the Tide: Two Mountain Brook friends turned Napa Valley wine into a mission to give back to The University of Alabama
Some business ventures begin with a spreadsheet. This one began with a question between friends.Why, Butch Burkett and Bill Rodrigues wondered, couldn’t The University of Alabama family have a premium wine collection worthy of its dynasty? “Can’t we bottle up that rich tradition into a celebratory drink that generations can share and enjoy with family and friends while … [Read more...]