Primeaux Cheese and Vino at The Summit has a new executive chef.Ric Trent will oversee all aspects of the restaurant’s cuisine and will work to highlight Primeaux’s European atmosphere by using the freshest ingredients to create upscale dishes at affordable prices, restaurant officials said.A Birmingham native, Trent graduated from Oak Mountain High School before … [Read more...]
Tiki Barber Among Guests at KultureCity Gala
A star-studded event held in the Grand Ballroom of the Westin Birmingham last month raised money to help those with autism.A former NFL player, a former NBA player and general manager, and several other celebrities joined 252 guests Aug. 15 for KultureCity's annual Gala.KultureCity is a nonprofit organization based in Vestavia Hills aimed at creating a world where … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Students Set to Enter BEST Robotics Contest
By Emily WilliamsJournal internA team made up of students from Mountain Brook’s elementary, junior high and high schools are gearing up to show off their engineering skills in a national competition for the first time.The Mountain Brook team will make its debut at the 2014 Blazer BEST Robotics Competition sponsored by the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s … [Read more...]
Magic City Miracle Offers Community Service Opportunities
By Mary VarnellJournal internOrganizers of this year's Magic City Miracle said they are hoping the annual community service event will show Over the Mountain and Birmingham metro area residents, governmental officials and nonprofit organizations the strength in numbers.The third annual Magic City Miracle event is slated for Sept. 28 and aims to bring 4,000 … [Read more...]
Mission Accomplished
By Lee DavisOn Sept. 15, 1978, the Vestavia Hills football team went to Trussville and defeated Hewitt 14-0. To be truthful, the game didn’t seem like a big deal at the time. The Rebels were 0-2 entering the contest, and Hewitt wasn’t much of a program in those days.The outcome was significant for one reason–it was the first-ever victory for rookie Vestavia coach … [Read more...]