Solomon Moore, a rising senior at Spain Park High has been elected to serve as the National Vice President of Engagement for Educators Rising, a national organization supporting and developing future educators across the country.This new role allows him to represent Alabama students on a national stage, help shape student engagement nationwide, and highlight the work … [Read more...]
Leading by Example: Winslow Armstead and Paul Simmons II model service and leadership on the Homewood City Council
By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Jordan WaldWhen Winslow Armstead graduated from Hoover High School in 1997, he had two goals: to play football at the University of Alabama and to stay close to his then girlfriend, now wife, JeNorri, who also went to Alabama. Armstead accomplished both goals, playing for Coach Mike Dubose as an outside linebacker … [Read more...]
Homewood’s 100-Year-Old Houses: As the city turns 100, Homewood homeowners reflect on the character and charm of their historic houses
By Nausicaa Chu and Mary Clare Ingram Photos by Jordan WaldIn 1926, Rosedale, Grove Park and Edgewood merged to become the City of Homewood, later annexing Hollywood and officially becoming incorporated by the state. Now, as the city celebrates its centennial, Homewood has nearly 28,000 citizens, and many of its original homes are still standing. For … [Read more...]
Vestavia Dad Goes to the Mat for His Sons: Dean Paugh shares lessons on fatherhood as sons follow in his footsteps.
By Taylor Bright Photo by Jordan WaldThere is a moment in Dean Paugh’s life that is baked into his memories. A moment that provided clarity about what his relationship with his father was and what his relationship with his sons would be.The family—Paugh’s parents, his two sisters and brother—had traveled to Memphis for the Liberty Bowl to watch Alabama … [Read more...]
The Man Game
By Marc CorsiniWith Father’s Day coming up, I thought I’d share something I once shared with my own boys on Father’s Day. It’s a letter I wrote to them when I was in my 40s. I wanted to communicate some life lessons I had learned, and I wrote this down in case God pulled my lottery number and I became a winner called to heaven before they became adults. The letter … [Read more...]