The Birmingham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Zeta sorority will host its second annual “Make Some Noise!” Game Day Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction Aug. 23 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Iron City Grill.Tickets will be $45 at the door.For information on sponsored tables, visit [email protected] or call 413-6464.Proceeds will support the Alabama … [Read more...]
Hoover’s Bill Pearson Is Finalist for National Award
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorA Hoover resident is one of three finalists for a national community service award.Bill Pearson, a member and past president of the Autism Society of Alabama board of directors, has been announced as a finalist in the eighth annual Invest in Others Community Leadership Awards in the Community Service Award category.Pearson and … [Read more...]
Sixth-grader Enchants Customers with Her Ravenous Pixie Pickles
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerSo what did 11-year-old Augusta Jones do over the summer?She’s hoping people will ask.“I started a business—just the usual sixth-grade stuff,” she said.Augusta, often called “Gussie” by family members and friends, is the founder and head chef of Ravenous Pixie Pickles. She makes two kinds of pickles, … [Read more...]
An Extra-special Award
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerDr. James Andrews has given advice and care to sports stars like John Smoltz, Tom Brady and Bo Jackson. The orthopaedic surgeon is one of the most respected people in sports medicine. He’s earned numerous honors and a lot of press, too.And you won’t find many doctors whose names regularly appear on ESPN’s Bottom … [Read more...]
Tailgate Queens
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerWhen Alabama and Auburn face off on the football field, at least half the fans will go home disappointed.But when tailgating gurus like Judy Leesburg and Marsha Yeilding bring their food to pre-game parties, everybody’s a winner.The two Vestavia Hills residents have come up with tasty tailgate recipes designed to … [Read more...]