By Donna CorneliusJournal feature writerThose who have only a nodding acquaintance with Shakespeare might think history’s most well-known playwright had scant respect for lawyers.And it’s all because of a line that’s often misinterpreted: “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers,” from Henry VI, Part 2.Birmingham attorney Kim West is happy to set … [Read more...]
Heroes in Neon
By Lee DavisFrom just looking at the final statistics, the Mountain Brook boys’ basketball team had no business winning the Class 6A championship game against Blount on Friday night. Let us count the ways:The Spartans, who make their living through fundamentals and execution, connected on only 13 free throws in 24 attempts.The Mountain Brook team that always … [Read more...]
Hot Stuff
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen the members of the Exceptional Foundation's Junior Board approached her 10 years ago with a new fundraising idea, executive director Tricia Kirk admits she was less than impressed with the plan.But a decade later, the annual Chili Cook-off has become one of the signature fundraisers for the nonprofit group that helps mentally … [Read more...]
Piece of the Pie
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorHeather Norris does not mind talking about the recipe for success that has made Jim Davenport's Pizza Palace an institution in Mountain Brook for half a century--an entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and dedication to quality and service.But the pizzeria owner gets a little tight-lipped if the conversation turns to the other secrets … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras Merrymaking
Mardi Gras season was in full swing the weekend of Feb. 28 as the Beaux Arts Krewe hosted the 47th annual Beaux Arts Krewe Ball at Boutwell Municipal Auditorium in Birmingham.The annual event supports the Birmingham Museum of Art. This year's ball had a Mardi Gras theme.Reigning over the ball were king David McCoy Millhouse and queen Alison Bradford Gorrie.A … [Read more...]