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
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
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...]
Time to Pull Up Roots
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...]