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...]
Turning the Tables
By Donna CorneliusThe restaurant that was formerly Veranda on Highland has new proprietors, a new menu, a new look and a new name.And like the ingredients of a good dish, all the changes combine to make Galley and Garden an appealing new option for Birmingham diners.Chef James Boyce and his wife, Suzan, opened Galley and Garden in October at 2220 Highland Ave. … [Read more...]
King and Country
By Donna CorneliusRoyal life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be – at least for Foots Parnell.Parnell, this year’s Beaux Arts Krewe Ball King, said a friend asked him if his newly-acquired noble status excused him from household chores.“I told him I still had to take out the garbage,” Parnell said, smiling.The commercial mortgage banker will reign over the 48th … [Read more...]