By Keysha DrexelJournal editorGreg King of Mountain Brook knows the Birmingham Zoo is a great place to take business clients and other out-of-town guests for an educational and unique introduction to the area.But IberiaBank's regional president of Alabama said he has an even more personal reason for supporting the Birmingham Zoo these days."My son, Wells, … [Read more...]
Happy Captive
By Lee DavisLandon Crowder of Vestavia Hills has never played any position in football except quarterback.It’s really because he didn’t have a choice.As a young kid growing up in Gardendale, Crowder would play endless hours of backyard football with his older brother, Paden. And Paden liked to play receiver. So guess who played quarterback?“Paden was … [Read more...]
Musical Tribute
By Kim BryanJournal contributorIt’s a new season of gridiron spectacle for the Homewood High School Patriot Band, which takes an unprecedented step with its newest halftime show. This year’s on-field presentation pays tribute to two of the band's own–Annie Laura Burton and the late William “Buddy” Wade, longtime supporters of the award-winning ensemble. It’s the first … [Read more...]
Changes for Cahaba Heights
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorCity officials in Vestavia Hills recently announced a project they hope will jumpstart new development in the Cahaba Heights community.And it's a plan that's generating buzz from both longtime and new Cahaba Heights business owners.On Aug. 11, the Vestavia City Council approved the sale of city-owned property on Dolly Ridge Road … [Read more...]
Showers of Blessings
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorBuckets of ice cold water being dumped on suspecting victims represent showers of blessings to Kevin Turner of Vestavia Hills.“It is a huge blessing,” he said of the Ice Bucket Challenge craze. “People still may not know what ALS is, but at least now they have heard of it. That was more than I could say when I was … [Read more...]