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...]
Crisis Center: Alabama is facing a mental health crisis—the Birmingham Crisis Center is here to help.
By Nausicaa ChuIt can be 3 p.m. or 3 a.m. You can be 19 or 90. You can be grieving a loved one or stressed over homework. No matter what time it is, who you are or what you want to talk about, one Birmingham phone number—205-323-7777—will always pick up.That phone number is the Birmingham Crisis Center’s Crisis and Suicide Line, which offers support to callers … [Read more...]
A Practical Conversation with Bobby Cope on Building Financial Stability
By Lee Hurley photo by Jordan WaldFinancial planning doesn’t always have to be stiff or complicated. The best insights come from real moments—helping a family after a hurricane, guiding a first-time investor or explaining why paying off a credit card can take priority over investing in the market. That’s how Bobby Cope has been plying his trade as a … [Read more...]