By Madoline Markham KoonceMurphy Wright had no idea where his dance moves would take him when he and his friends performed a dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at the Edgewood Elementary School talent show back in 2011 – or that an app called TikTok would even exist.Fast forward to 2024, and the 2018 Homewood High School graduate has danced his way to nearly 830,000 … [Read more...]

By Madoline Markham KoonceCustomers of The Pants Store in the 1950s might recall taking a bus from Birmingham to Leeds for founder Taylor Gee’s three-for-$10 pants sales. A few decades later, they likely would remember his son Mickey’s crazy sales and his TV commercials with the “Zip on down to the Pants Store” jingle. Today, customers might know the apparel … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantMajor Ogilvie couldn’t refuse the offer because of his family history.So, when he was asked to take part in the Lettermen of the USA’s 5th Annual “One Yard at a Time Gala,” he readily agreed.The gala will be held Friday, Feb. 23 at The Club. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and celebrate with military heroes, coaches and former college and … [Read more...]

The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs is launching the inaugural Bell Center 5K and Children’s Run, helping fill the fundraising and community outreach void left after The Mercedes-Benz Marathon was retired last year.The new run, presented by Daniel Corp. with Trak Shak also sponsoring, will take place March 16.The center, which provides early intervention … [Read more...]

By Donna CorneliusBeing chosen as King of the Beaux Arts Krewe is always a big honor, but this year’s merry monarch has a special reason to appreciate his selection: He’s continuing a family tradition. King Frederick Wilkinson Bromberg, better known to family and friends as Ricky, is following in some familiar regal footsteps. His father, Frank Hardy Bromberg Jr., … [Read more...]