The Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation hosted a retirement party May 23 to celebrate its executive director, Dr. Michael W. Meeks. Meeks has led ASFA for eight years, capping a 40-year career working in education. The gathering was held in the lobby of the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at ASFA, which sparkled with tea lights and summer hydrangeas. The festivities … [Read more...]
Going for Gold: Seven OTM Girl Scouts Set Examples While Earning 2018-2019 Gold Awards
The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama recently celebrated 23 Girl Scouts who earned the program’s prestigious Gold Award. The award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. Scouts ages 14 to 17 years old are required to create a meaningful and sustainable project that helps the community locally, nationally or globally. According to the organization, earning a Gold … [Read more...]
Gifts for Foodie Fathers: Treat Dad to Delicious Out-of-the-Kitchen Experiences
By Donna Cornelius Food often is a major part of Father’s Day, usually in the form of treating Dad to dinner at his favorite restaurant or gathering the family for a backyard cookout. But if your father is really into food, go a little outside the usual recipe box this year with the gift of a food experience. There are plenty of options: You can stay local for a cooking … [Read more...]
Life After the Bureau: Retired Agent Develops a Fictional Flair After a Life Spent Chasing Truth
By June Mathews Sit down for an hour or so with Homewood author Jack Owens and the conversation could go in just about any direction. A retired FBI agent, Owens has experienced life in a way few people do. The 30-year veteran of the bureau wound up working for the FBI, he said, “because Annapolis turned me down. My whole life, since I was 3 or 4 years old, I was going to be … [Read more...]
Eat Local, Win Big: Vestavia Hills Chamber Highlights Local Eateries With Savor the Summer Competition
By Emily Williams This summer, the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce has invited locals to visit eateries throughout the city with a “Savor the Summer” contest. The contest kicked off on May 23, the final day of school for Vestavia Hills City Schools students. Participants are challenged to visit as many food vendors in the city as they can – including fast food shops, ice … [Read more...]