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...]
Former Vestavia Hills Mayor Honored by Chamber
The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce presented its Chair’s Choice Award to Dr. Charles A. “Scotty” McCallum, the former mayor of Vestavia Hills and past president of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, at the chamber’s annual awards luncheon at Vestavia Country Club on Jan. 14.“My vocabulary is probably not sufficient enough to honor this man the way he deserves … [Read more...]
Sweet Success at Savage’s: Daughter Joins Dad at Award-winning Homewood Bakery
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhile Savage's Bakery has been a landmark in downtown Homewood since the 1950s, owner Van Scott gives the credit for the company's most recent accolade to his daughter, Margaret Scott, who came on board with the family business about three years ago.Savage's Bakery was named Business of the Year by the Homewood Chamber of Commerce … [Read more...]