By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhat was forecasted to be a light dusting of snow last week turned into a scene of crippling chaos as a rare winter storm left Over the Mountain residents stranded in their cars, at schools or anywhere they could find shelter.And while the severity of the storm stunned everyone--including meteorologists--Over the Mountain city officials … [Read more...]
Millhouse Will Reign at This Year’s Krewe Ball
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerDavid Millhouse’s volunteer duties at the annual Beaux Arts Krewe Ball usually are behind the scenes.But this year, he’ll be front and center when he reigns as king at the Krewe’s 47th annual event, set for Feb. 28 at Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium.Like most other Krewe members, Millhouse is accustomed to pitching … [Read more...]
Chamber Honors, Remembers Katherine McTyeire
The life and work of a pioneering Mountain Brook businesswoman were honored last month at the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual luncheon.Family members of the late Katherine McTyeire were on hand at the January event to accept the Robert S. Jemison Visionary Award on her behalf.The Jemison Award is given by the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce each … [Read more...]
A Plugged-in Plot: Teachers’ Book Illustrates Digital Age Dilemma
A Hoover teacher and his wife have penned a book about what children might be missing because they are glued to their digital devices.Blake Gilchrist, a physical education teacher at Riverchase Elementary School, and Erin Gilchrist, a teacher in Trussville, recently held a book signing for their book "T.J. Put Your Phone Away."Scores of students, faculty, staff and … [Read more...]
New Radio Show Aims to Encourage, Inform Women
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe First Lady of Vestavia Hills has launched a new radio talk show aimed at providing women with information and encouragement to empower them to realize their potential.Diane Zaragoza, the wife of Vestavia Hills Mayor Alberto "Butch" Zaragoza, is the executive producer of Women Reaching Out, which aired its first show in January … [Read more...]