By Donna CorneliusBefore the 2009 Mercedes Marathon, a friend asked Sally Williams to run for a cause.“I ran as a BellRunner for a child with Down syndrome,” said Williams, who lives in Birmingham near Crestline.BellRunners raise money for the marathon’s official charity, The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs. The Birmingham-based nonprofit organization … [Read more...]
Laughing and Learning
Comedy Group Uses Humor to Spread Anti-bullying MessageBy Emily WilliamsWhat began as a not-for-profit anti-bullying coalition has evolved into an incorporated business serving corporations and individuals through workshops and improv classes.David Grissom, founder of Positively Funny, Inc., said he discovered his love of improvisation after graduating from UAB with … [Read more...]
History Hunters
School Project Inspires Blog, Book on Homewood’s PastBy Emily WilliamsJake Collins, a part-time history buff and full-time Homewood Middle School teacher, has created a history blog that tries to infuse Homewood’s past into his students’ daily lives.Three years ago, after being approached by students with the idea, Collins began seeking out historic Homewood … [Read more...]
Family Jewels
Brittley Humphrey Carries Family Tradition WellBy Lee DavisBrittley Humphrey comes from an athletic family. Her father, Bobby, was an All-American running back at the University of Alabama in the 1980s. Her brother, Marlon, presently plays football for the Crimson Tide.But the spark that made Brittley Humphrey a champion had comparatively little to do with family … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Stripes
By Lee DavisRonnie Baynes has seen the Super Bowl from the best spot in the stadium.And that doesn’t mean a luxury box.Baynes – a former Auburn University football player and Mountain Brook baseball coach – was an NFL official from 1987-2000. During that period, he worked many preseason and regular season games, numerous playoffs and, as a reward for his good work, … [Read more...]