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Serving Hands and Hearts

March 5, 2013

Donna Greene Teaches OTM Girls Service and CompassionBy Margaret FrymireJournal Contributor Forty years ago, Donna Greene of Mountain Brook had just left her job as a flight attendant and found herself in a state of disillusionment, not knowing where to go next.She had little idea that by 2013, she would have led more than 4,000 Over the Mountain … [Read more...]

Best of Both Worlds

March 5, 2013

By Keysha DrexelJournal editor Even though they are minutes away from great restaurants, plenty of shopping spots, a multitude of arts and recreation venues and the hustle and bustle of downtown Birmingham, Jenny and Will Sneed said being new Over the Mountain residents feels thousands of miles away from their previous existence as Manhattanites.Next month … [Read more...]

Rising Designers Use Recyclables to Rule Runway

March 5, 2013

By Margaret FrymireOver the weekend, Annie Bloomston got her birthday wish.The Mountain Brook High School student was named the Rising Design Star during the finale of the 2013 Birmingham Fashion Week on Saturday and celebrated her dream come true on her birthday on Sunday."All I wanted for my birthday was to win this contest.  It was the best present," Annie … [Read more...]

Shades Mountain Christian School to Celebrate Animals

February 25, 2013

Students at Shades Mountain Christian School will hold a "Living Museum" on Friday, March 1 at the school in Hoover.The third-grade students will teach visitors all about animals ranging from the praying mantis to the Great White shark.The exhibit will include information on 18 different animals and their habitats around the world.For more information on Animal Day … [Read more...]

Tucker’s Turn in the Spotlight: Vestavia West Student Shines at International Talent Event

February 21, 2013

By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhile Tucker Meek of Vestavia Hills is excited about signing with a talent agent and attracting the interest of casting professionals from around the world, what most pleased the 7-year-old about his recent performance at an international talent event was the trophies he got to bring home."I got two trophies while I was there. Here, … [Read more...]

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