By Donna Cornelius In this part of the country, college football game days are stressful enough without fretting over what to serve to hungry tailgaters. You can put all your efforts into worrying about your favorite team with these crowd-pleasing recipes from Jefferson State Community College’s Culinary and Hospitality Institute. Chef Todd Jackson, who put together a … [Read more...]
Miss Homewood Teen USA Partners With Local Candy Store for Supply Drive
By Emily Williams For her first visit to the West Homewood Farmer’s Market, Weezie’s Candy Emporium owner Marcy Miller shared a little something extra. Miller is partnering with 2017 Miss Homewood Teen USA Ireland “Grace” Hendrix, a senior at Evangel Christian School, on an Education Supply Drive for the Livingston Parish Public School system in Baton Rouge, … [Read more...]
From Mountain Brook to Panama: Former Football Star Taught Agroforestry Through Peace Corps
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...]
The Cutting Edge: Birmingham Fashion Week Showcases Local and National Talent
By Emily Williams Six years have passed since childhood friends Heidi Elnora and Jeana Lee Thompson celebrated their first Birmingham Fashion Week and, according to Thompson, those years of experience haven’t lightened the workload. “Every year has been amazing, but as it’s grown it has become more and more difficult to organize,” Thompson said. “Here at year number six we’re … [Read more...]
A Sporting Chance: Hoover Doctor’s Study Shows Surgery Improves Recuperation From Shoulder Injuries
By Sarah Kuper Before becoming an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in athletic and arthritic conditions, Tyler Marshall was a varsity athlete at Hoover High School. So he said he knows the pressures of high school sports, especially in Alabama. “I understand the scenario – it’s Johnny’s senior year, he is the team captain, his shoulder comes out of socket and all everyone … [Read more...]