By Keysha DrexelJournal editorLike a lot of other women, Amy Reese had heard the statistics that indicate domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women--more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined.But it wasn't until she got involved with the women at Hannah Home Shelby who are trying to rebuild their lives that the Greystone mother realized … [Read more...]
With FoodBar, McMillan Returns to the Restaurant Business
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerA new Cahaba Heights restaurant owes its existence to a well-known Birmingham chef—and, in a way, to his two grandmothers.George McMillan III, who just last month opened FoodBar in the Heights Village, said his passion for food is rooted in his childhood.“Both my grandmothers were accomplished cooks,” he said. “My … [Read more...]
Busy Bees Kids’ Clothes Come to OTM Shops
By Keysha DrexelIt's only fitting that a working mother of three is behind bringing a children's clothing line called Busy Bees to Over the Mountain shoppers.The classic-inspired collection for boys, girls and tweens has found a new home in several local clothing boutiques thanks to its chief financial officer, Shannon Spotswood, who recently moved to Mountain Brook … [Read more...]
Eagles Test
By Lee DavisWhen a football team is on the way to a special season, it almost always wins at least one game against all odds.That game may have happened for Spain Park Friday night. The undefeated Jaguars found themselves in a 17-7 third quarter hole against fired-up Oak Mountain at the Eagles’ Heardmont Park.But like all great teams, Spain Park found a way. The … [Read more...]
The Man Behind the Mask
By Ginny CooperJournal internBarry Perkins may be a nurse during the day, but at night his life takes a very different turn.The Hoover resident, who is also known as “Monster Maker,” transforms people into monsters for Atrox Factory, a 50,000-square-foot indoor haunted attraction in Leeds that has been scaring guests for a good cause since 2002.Perkins grew … [Read more...]