The 26th annual Birmingham Heart Ball was held March 2 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. About 900 attended the annual event, making it the largest black-tie gala in the state and one of the 10 largest Heart Ball galas in the country.The event raises money to support the life-saving research and educational programs funded by the American Heart Association and American … [Read more...]
Pondering the Pope’s Role
By Keysha DrexelJournal editor Last week, white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel signaling that the 115 Roman Catholic cardinals gathered inside had elected a new pope.Pope Emeritus Benedict triggered the election in February with his decision to abdicate, becoming the first pontiff to step down in six centuries.As Catholics across the world and … [Read more...]
The Gospel Truth
By Keysha DrexelJournal editor As millions of Christians around the world prepare to observe Easter next weekend, a Homewood author is hoping those gathered to celebrate a Risen Christ on March 31 know that the events we've learned about in Sunday school really happened.And the reason we know those events actually happened, says Richard E. Simmons III in … [Read more...]
Serving Hands and Hearts
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
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...]