Deborah “Lee” Yount, who has been Glenwood, Inc.’s President and Chief Executive Officer since 1981 has announced her retirement from the position effective January 17, 2020. “Glenwood is known for its work with severely emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children and expertise in autism spectrum disorder,” said Glenwood Board Chair Philip Young. “Lee is a true servant … [Read more...]
White-crested Laughingthrush Birds Missing from the Birmingham Zoo
The Birmingham Zoo is asking for help from the community in finding two white- crested laughingthrush birds that went missing from their habitat overnight, on Sept. 12. Both birds were discovered missing early morning on Sept. 13, while Animal Care Professionals were conducting their routine animal wellness checks and feedings. Zoo staff implemented standard operating and … [Read more...]
Cherokee Rose Garden Club Celebrates 50 Years
Members of the Cherokee Rose Garden Club gathered at Irondale Furnace Trail on Sept. 6 to dedicate a picnic table. The club, based in the Cherokee Bend area of Mountain Brook, is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, members worked with the city's Parks and Recreation Department to donate a picnic table to the trail. Leading the project … [Read more...]
Nick Mullens Wins 49ers’ Backup Quarterback Job, Becomes a Dad
It’s official. Nick Mullens will be the San Francisco 49ers’ No. 2 quarterback at the start of the 2019 NFL season. The 49ers announced earlier this week that Mullens will back up starter Jimmy Garoppolo, although Mullens told the media that head coach Kyle Shanahan had informed him last Friday that he had beat out C.J. Beathard for the backup position. Moments after … [Read more...]
Spain Park Coach Named Alabama All-Star Head Coach for 2019 Alabama-Mississippi Game
Spain Park head football coach Shawn Raney will be the head coach for the Alabama football squad for the 33rd annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game. The game will be played on the University of Southern Mississippi campus in Hattiesburg on Dec. 14. Jamie Lee, director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association, made the announcement at the 2019 … [Read more...]
