By Rubin E. GrantSavannah Lathem has experienced her share of adversity, even though she’s only 25.But the past few months, things have been on the upswing for the young actress who is a Hoover native now living in McCalla.She got married in August, and now she’s starring in a Christmas movie called “A Law for Christmas.” The premiere will be Nov. 21 … [Read more...]
Forever Grateful: Hoover Woman Stunned by Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, Beats Disease
By Anne RuisiTwo years of mysterious symptoms that began with stomach pain eluded diagnosis until November 2022, when Kathy Polk’s doctors figured out the cause of her illness: stage 3 pancreatic cancer.The Hoover resident and her family were stunned as they hadn’t recognized the symptoms of the often-deadly disease, such as persistent bloat, pain in the upper abdomen … [Read more...]
Top Toys: OTM Toy Experts Talk About the Year’s Best Bets
Story By Anne Ruisi * Photos by Jordan WaldSanta isn’t the only one making a list and checking it twice. Over the Mountain shoppers seeking great gift ideas for the young ones should look at these suggestions from our friends at Homewood Toy & Hobby and Snoozy’s/george in Mountain Brook. Please note that toy selections and prices may vary from store to store.Tricia … [Read more...]
Look for the Good in the Day: Reed Foundation Puts the Fun in Fundraising With Casino Party
By June MathewsMargaret Newton was living her best life. Her two married daughters had recently given her a grandchild apiece, one named after her. She felt fine. She was working. She loved her job.“Everything was going great,” she said. “I thought I was at a new stage in my life. I was going to be a working grandmother who babysat on the weekends, and we were all … [Read more...]
Encore: Mary Badham Returns to Her Hometown for Role in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
By Donna CorneliusMost audience members who see the stage version of “To Kill a Mockingbird” will recognize the man playing the role of lawyer Atticus Finch: the Emmy Award-winning Richard Thomas, who’s probably best known as John-Boy on the TV series “The Waltons.”But when the play comes to Birmingham this month, there’s another cast member who likely will be even more … [Read more...]