Cub Scout Pack 63 recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new water fountain the group donated to Crestline Elementary School in Mountain Brook.The students officially opened the new handicapped and pet-accessible water fountain on the school's playground May 12.The Cub Scouts sold popcorn and raised money through donations to purchase and install the new … [Read more...]
Milo’s Introduces New Products for the First Time in Nine Years
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerInstant tea? Phooey. Southerners know it takes time to make tasty tea.The folks at Milo’s Tea Company have the same philosophy, especially when coming up with fresh flavors to add to their product line. After all, the company’s original Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea is a hard act to follow.“The last time we introduced a new … [Read more...]
Shaking Up Cocktails
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerIs your favorite dad still wedded to the same drink he loved at frat parties? Does his neighborhood bartender plop down the usual concoction every time he sees dad walk through the door?If so, maybe it’s time to shake things up this Father’s Day. Do it literally, by giving dad’s go-to drink a fresh remix.LeNell … [Read more...]
‘You Can Help One’
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorFor several years, Denver Nolin would struggle with how he could make a real difference in the lives of the thousands of children he encountered around the world in need of stable, loving homes.In his jobs as a pilot with the U.S. Air Force, the Air Force Reserves and FedEx, Denver said he always wanted to bring the children trapped … [Read more...]
Sumner Breeze
By Lee DavisMuch of Jon Sumner’s childhood was probably spent playing baseball in his backyard, imagining he was the game-winning hero.The dream met reality for the Spain Park senior last week–not once but twice.With his Jaguars playing a best-of-three series with Sparkman for the 6A state championship, Sumner got key hits in the first and third games to give … [Read more...]