By Emily Williams When Kyle Forstman looked back on his introduction to the adoption process, through his son Jeffrey, he penned a narrative that begins and ends with a pen. It describes his transition from bachelor life to fatherhood and how his quick decision to make that change became the greatest accomplishment of his life. “The Judge laid out the official documents on … [Read more...]
A Chip Off the Old Block: Foy Father and Son Use Woodworking Skills to Bring Furniture Back to Life
By Rubin E. GrantBen Foy had bounced around from job to job for several years. Less than two years ago, he was working for a grocery store, putting in long hours and sometimes not getting home until after midnight. “It took a toll on me,” Ben said. About the same time, Ben’s dad, Preston Foy, was looking to expand his woodworking business, Urgent CareFurniture … [Read more...]
In Bloom: Oak Street’s Better Late Than Never Garden Attracts Life Amid Pandemic
By Emily Williams A few weeks ago, while the greater Birmingham area was still in stay-at-home mode, the small community garden on the Emmet O’ Neal Library lawn in Mountain Brook’s Crestline Village was abuzz. Dubbed the Better Late Than Never garden, it is a pollinator garden, featuring plants that attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, caterpillars and other … [Read more...]
Send in the Troup’s: Pizza Restaurant Opening in Cahaba Heights With Curbside Service
By Emily Williams While numerous restaurants and businesses have closed doors during the coronavirus pandemic, Terrill and Ashley Brazelton have been working hard to open theirs. When the Vestavia Hills couple opens Troup’s Pizza this week in Cahaba Heights, they will be sticking to curbside service and a limited menu. Troup’s has taken over the space formerly occupied by … [Read more...]
Feed the Need: Community Foodbank of Central Alabama Rises to the Occasion as Need Increases
By Emily Williams Hunger was here in Alabama before the coronavirus pandemic. In 2019, research conducted by the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama showed that more than 232,000 children, seniors, veterans and neighbors in Central Alabama are food insecure. When it comes to buying food, many clients stated that they had to choose between buying enough food for their … [Read more...]