By Ally Morrison Each year, the American Cancer Society carefully selects winners of the St. George National Award based on continuous leadership, commitment and dedication to the society’s mission. This year, the society plans to present 13 awards across the country. Among the recipients is Dr. Warner K. Huh, chair and medical director at the University of … [Read more...]

By Ally MorrisonCookie Fix founder and “Chief Cookie Officer” Amy Jason is thrilled to be featured in the soon-to-be-released cookbook, “50 Things to Bake Before You Die.”The book features a mix of local bakeries and well-known figures in the culinary world. Author Allyson Reedy found Cookie Fix with a quick internet search. Asking Google for “Best cookies in the … [Read more...]

Parents looking for a way to entertain their kids over spring break have a plethora of options in the Birmingham area. From outdoor activities at the zoo, the gardens, Ruffner Mountain and Red Mountain Park; to fun science at McWane Center; and educational outings at the Museum of Art, Sloss Furnaces and Vulcan Park, these attractions have the bases covered. Birmingham … [Read more...]

 By Ally MorrisonCarter Cullen, a Deer Valley Elementary School fourth grader, attended a pep rally at Hoover High School on Feb. 28, where he received the surprise of a lifetime. When Carter was 3, he suffered a life-threatening medical emergency that doctors were unable to identify. After countless appointments, tests and hospital stays, Cater … [Read more...]

By Ally Morrison After seeing a need for mental health education in her school, Altamont School junior Savitri Sasse decided to dedicate her Miree project to the cause. Students in the Upper School at Altamont participate in a project under the C. Kyser Miree Center for Ethical Leadership. The projects are based on individual interests of the student that … [Read more...]