By Keysha DrexelJournal editorJust six months before he won the silver medal in the decathlon at the London 2012 Olympics, Trey Hardee learned that his stepfather, Frank DiCesare, had leukemia.That devastating news led the Vestavia Hills native to organize the inaugural Trey Hardee Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Flatwater Foundation and the Cancer … [Read more...]

By Keysha DrexelJournal editorMary West Campbell may have participated in charity rides before, but this year, she'll hit the road on her own motorcycle for the Dixie Divas' fifth annual Revvin' for Research fundraiser.Last year, the Vestavia Hills woman rode on the back of her husband's motorcycle in the event to help raise money for the Breast Cancer Research … [Read more...]

By Keysha DrexelJournal editorA birthday present from her husband five years ago led a Vestavia Hills attorney to hang up her briefcase and take up a paintbrush.Libby Pantazis received painting lessons from her husband as a gift and loved it so much, she retired in 2010 from Wiggins, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis, where she practiced civil rights law. Now she is … [Read more...]

By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThree Over the Mountain cities are joining forces again this year to mark the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.The Patriot Day ceremony, hosted by the cities of Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills, will be held at the new Mountain Brook Municipal Complex this year and will include the dedication of the city's … [Read more...]

Fundraising in Good Taste:Homewood Band Mom’s Pimento Cheese Will Help Fund Trip to PasadenaBy Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen the Homewood High School Band was invited to perform in the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day, band parents and school officials immediately began to wonder where the money would come from to send the more than … [Read more...]