By Keysha DrexelJournal editorJulie Williams grew up sitting at her great-uncle's knee completely mesmerized by his account of surviving the most famous shipwreck in history.But it wasn't until she was doing research for her book "A Rare Titanic Family" that the Samford University professor of journalism learned the whole story of how Albert Caldwell ended up on … [Read more...]
Construction In Progress Over the Mountain
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributor“Under Construction” or “Construction Coming Soon” signs will be hanging in Over the Mountain cities in 2014.Fresh off an economic downturn which dried tax revenues and reduced spending, municipal governments are moving forward with much-needed capital projects designed to spur economic development or enhance the … [Read more...]
A Snow Ball Effect
The second annual Snow Ball on Dec. 14 in Birmingham raised thousands of dollars to help children who are seriously ill or disabled.The event raised $27,000 to benefit Children's Harbor, a nonprofit organization that provides camping and adventure services at Lake Martin to children with long-term serious illnesses and their families.The inaugural event was held in … [Read more...]
Southern-style Celebration
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerAt most wedding receptions, it’s the cake that has the starring role among all the edible treats.That was true when Arrington Mooney and Clay Collie got married. But cookies came in a close second.That’s because cookies helped kick-start the couple’s relationship.Clay, who’s from Guntersville, had been working in … [Read more...]
Issis & Sons Opens in Vestavia Hills
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorSteve Issis said he recently opened a fourth location of Issis & Sons under the same principle that has guided his 30-year career in the retail flooring and furniture business.The new Issis & Sons-Greenbrier location in Vestavia Hills is a direct response to his customers' needs, Issis said."We've always listened to what … [Read more...]