Oak Mountain High School graduate Brooklyn Holt recently was crowned Miss Smiths Station 2016. The Auburn University student and majorette now has the opportunity to compete in the Miss Alabama Pageant in June. Holt is the founder of “Raise Your Voice for Children,” a concert series in which she travels and partners with other musicians to raise money for the Children’s … [Read more...]
Scary Scavenger Hunt: Halloween Party Sends Guests in Search of ‘Treasure’
By Emily Williams The spirits have arrive d early at the Mountain Brook home of Roye and Phyllis Tinsley as the couple prepares for their annual Halloween party and scavenger hunt, a party they say has become a tradition. About 40 years ago, the Tinsleys attended a party in a small town house in North Carolina where the hosts created a scavenger hunt for their guests. … [Read more...]
Solemn Celebrations: Former Homewood Restaurateur Honors Family at Day of the Dead Festival
By Kaitlin Candelaria Birmingham resident Franklin Biggs became a key player in Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead festival, while dealing with his own family death. The holiday, which traditionally is celebrated on Nov. 2 in the Mexican culture, focuses on honoring and remembering family and friends who have passed away. People do this by gathering their families, … [Read more...]
Smart Party: Women’s Fund Honors Women With Tech-Savvy Event
By Kaitlin Candelaria Party smarter, not harder – that’s the premise behind the Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham’s fourth annual Smart Party. The party, set for Oct. 29 at Iron City, is an innovative approach that combines social media, crowdfunding and cocktails, all while honoring 10 extraordinary Birmingham women. The women, who are nominated and voted on by the … [Read more...]
R U OK? Fighting Suicide With Awareness
By Kaitlin Candelaria A recent high-profile suicide at a high school in Gadsden and anonymous letters left at Hoover High School recently shined a light on an issue that has been quietly haunting Alabama communities. Suicide is a difficult topic to deal with at best, but talking about it is crucial, according to experts and anti-suicide advocates. The rate of suicides in … [Read more...]