By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerBuilding a new house in Shoal Creek wasn’t a tough decision for Lisbeth Cease and her husband, Larry.Making sure their new home would turn out just the way they wanted it was a little harder.“We decided several years ago that we wanted to live in Shoal Creek, so we looked and looked at houses and lots,” Lisbeth Cease … [Read more...]
Strength to Face Each Day
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Cathy Connor released a white balloon into the air on June 14 at Community Grief Support Services’ first Walk to Remember event, the Hoover woman said she knew it was a big step in coming to terms with the death of her husband.Connor said since her husband of 26 years, Scott, passed away in October, she's struggled to face each … [Read more...]
Distinguished Young Women Program Set for July 18-19
By Keysha Drexel Journal editor More than half of the students competing in the Distinguished Young Women Program of Jefferson County next month attend Over the Mountain Schools. Mountain Brook, Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia Hills and North Shelby schools are well-represented among the 30 high school seniors representing 14 high school from across Jefferson County who will … [Read more...]
Vestavia Rotary Member Helps Build School in Africa
Mission Possible:Vestavia Rotary Member Helps Build School in AfricaBy Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Greg Jeane was a young boy growing up in Texas, he read Richard Halliburton's "Book of Marvels" and became fascinated with the idea of traveling to Africa.And while he daydreamed of traveling to the exotic locale pictured in the iconic tome, Jeane said … [Read more...]
Hoover Resident Featured in Video
A Hoover resident is being featured in a video by a Grammy Award-winning Christian and gospel singer.Ashley DeRamus, founder and namesake of the Ashley DeRamus Foundation, plays the daughter of a soldier in Jason Crabb’s music video "Love is Stronger."A behind-the-scenes look at the video featuring DeRamus will be aired on UPTV's morning show over the next few … [Read more...]