A special event was hosted Nov. 7 to commemorate the anniversary of founding of the McWane Science Center in Birmingham.More than 80 current and former patrons of the science center attended a reception in the special events hall to celebrate the center's founding 15 years ago.At the Founders’ Reception, guests got a preview of the new holiday exhibit, the Magic of … [Read more...]

By Ginny CooperJournal internFor Frances Rooney, dancing the part of Clara in the Nutcracker is a dream come true.The Spring Valley School sixth-grader said she remembers every detail about the day she learned she’d gotten the part in the Alabama Youth Ballet Company's presentation of the holiday classic in December.Frances said she was at her family's lake … [Read more...]

By Keysha DrexelJournal editorFor most families, the month of November is special because Thanksgiving gives them the time to gather around the table and be grateful for having each other.But November is especially worthy of celebration for one Riverchase family because of the journey that led to them all being able to come together this Thanksgiving.For … [Read more...]

Seasonal Showcases:Legacy League Tour Features Five HomesGuests on this year's Legacy League Christmas Home Tour will have plenty of chances to get in the holiday spirit after seeing the season's best on display in five homes in the Over the Mountain area.The Legacy League, an auxiliary of Samford University, will present its third annual Christmas Home Tour … [Read more...]

By Keysha DrexelJournal editorFirst-time guests at the home of Danielle and Bart Yancey might think their house was plucked from a winding hillside road in Greece or Spain and nestled in Vestavia Hills.But in reality, the Mediterranean-style home at 2312 Shades Crest Road is just barely a year old and is completely homegrown.The Yanceys’ home is one of five … [Read more...]