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...]
Wild Times
The Birmingham Zoo was roaring with old Hollywood glamour for the 2013 edition of ZooGala.The zoo hosted its largest fundraising event of the year on Sept. 21 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center.The event was sponsored by IberiaBank.All funds raised at ZooGala directly benefit the Birmingham Zoo’s operational efforts and help the zoo continue its mission of … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Cultures
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerJohn and Ottavia Krontiras know a good thing when they see it.They still live in the Lakeshore Drive house they bought in 1975. In 1993, they bought Nabeel’s and expanded the Homewood specialty market by adding a thriving restaurant.But it’s likely both would say they made their smartest decision in 1965.The year … [Read more...]