By Keysha DrexelJournal editorLibby Rich might be closing up shop after 40 years in business, but that doesn't mean the plant lover is hanging up her gardening tools.Libby, the owner of Plant Odyssey in Lakeview, said she plans to close the business in the next few months and retire to a simpler life."I've been in business for 38 years, but I no longer want … [Read more...]
Working It
By Keysha Drexel Journal editorWhile most people would be nervous about being scrutinized by millions of viewers on national television, the heat from the spotlight didn't even make one Mountain Brook mother break a sweat. Jann Robinson, a caterer and culinary consultant, will appear on the debut episode of a new CBS reality series called "The Job" at 7 p.m. on Feb. … [Read more...]
Having a Ball
Having a Ball:By Donna CorneliusEdgar Welden will reign for a night as king of the 46thannual Beaux Arts Krewe Ball. But for a year, he was king of the road. The retired Birmingham businessman is the Krewe’s choice this year to serve as king at the Feb. 8 ball at Boutwell Municipal Auditorium. His main duty at the event will be to escort the … [Read more...]
Drawing Inspiration: Hoover Woman Reinvents Her Art–And Herself
By Keysha DrexelJournal Editor In order to live to life of her dreams, Dori DeCamillis said she has had to learn to take risks and to accept change.The 49-year-old Hoover woman has constantly had to reinvent herself--and her art-- as she forged ahead with her dreams of making a living as an artist.Dori is the owner of Red Dot Gallery in Homewood and … [Read more...]
OTM Officials Meet On School Safety
By Keysha DrexelJournal editor As schools across the nation and state search for ways to keep students safe in the wake of the Newtown shootings, school superintendents from Over the Mountain schools joined other school officials from Jefferson County to talk about school safety.Fresh from testifying at a legislative hearing in Montgomery on … [Read more...]