In recognition of Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Junior League of Birmingham will be hosting several virtual events statewide throughout January. The “Human Trafficking Awareness: What You Need to Know to Help End it Now” series will include three virtual events led by the initiatives of the JLB’s Anti-Human Trafficking Committee in partnership with chapters in … [Read more...]
United Way of Central Alabama 2020 Campaign Raises $1.5 Million over Goal
During a virtual press conference on Dec. 15, the United Way of Central Alabama announced that its 2020 fundraising campaign has reached a total of $36 million. The total amount thus far is $1.5 million over the organization's fundraising goal for this year, according to officials. The total reflects pledge estimates and not the final results of companies still … [Read more...]
GBHS Partners with Hendrick Subaru for #MakeADogsDay Campaign
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society Young Professionals’ Board, in partnership with Hendrick Subaru Hoover and Abbey Residential, announced on Oct. 21 their Subaru #MakeADogsDay Campaign to raise money for and increase awareness of overlooked shelter animals. The GBHS YPs are selling raffle tickets for the chance to win a 2-year lease for a brand new 2021 Subaru Outback … [Read more...]
Hoover Schedules Central-Phenix City for First Game
The revolving door that had become Hoover’s first high school football game of the season has stopped on Central-Phenix City. The Bucs will visit Central-Phenix City to open the 2020 season on Friday. Central is the third school Hoover has scheduled for its opener because of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, Dothan canceled its game against Hoover at the Hoover Met because it … [Read more...]
Anderson Tests Positive for COVID; Vestavia Hills cancels first two games
By Rubin E. Grant Buddy Anderson had no idea his wife was baking chicken for Sunday dinner. So, when Linda Anderson told him the chicken was done, Buddy Anderson was caught off guard. “Usually when she bakes chicken, I can smell it,” Anderson said Tuesday evening. “But I didn’t smell anything. So I went upstairs and opened the aftershave I use and I couldn’t smell it, … [Read more...]