By Lee Davis Local football fans may well remember Charlie Higgenbotham in his playing days as a standout linebacker for Mountain Brook High School, the University of Alabama and, finally, the University of South Alabama. But unlike some former college football players, Higgenbotham didn’t go on to play in the National Football League. Instead, he worked to make the world a … [Read more...]
Going for Gold: Girl Scout Raises Awareness about State Park Funding Amendment
By Sarah Kuper Maddie Hoaglund won’t be quite old enough to vote on Nov. 8, but she is doing her part to raise awareness about an amendment on the ballot. As part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project, the high school senior is holding an event Sept. 24 at Oak Mountain State Park to highlight issues behind Amendment 2. The amendment concerns the reallocation of state park … [Read more...]
Heavy Lifting: Zoo Offers Guests a Chance to Pump up Next to Pachyderms
By Emily WilliamsThe Birmingham Zoo’s newest event sheds light on a little-known fact: even the world’s largest mammal has to find time to work out. According to Laura Schillinger, zoological manager for the Trails of Africa, the three African elephants who call Birmingham home start each day by working out. “Exercise is a big part of their day,” Schillinger said. “We … [Read more...]
Looking for the Fast Track in Rio: Homewood Cyclist Trains For Her Third Paralympic Games
By Sarah Kuper “It will be one of the toughest games I’ve been to, but I imagine it will be a party.” So said Paralympic cyclist Jennifer Schuble, who calls Homewood home and trains at the Lakeshore Foundation – an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic training center in Homewood. Schuble, who competed in the Beijing and London games, said it will be one of the toughest … [Read more...]
Star Power: Celebrities and Philanthropy Go Hand-in-Hand for Autism Acceptance
By Sarah KuperThe upcoming KultureBall will not be just another black tie benefit, said Libby Matthews, vice president of growth at the Vestavia Hills-based autism nonprofit KultureCity. “It’s not just your typical, get dressed up and bid on a silent auction,” she said. “People who come say they’ve never experienced an event like it.” She said that’s partly because of … [Read more...]