By Keysha Drexel Journal editorAlmost every time Melisa Zwilling gets a headache, her mind flashes back to a night eight years ago that changed her life. In 2004, the Vestavia Hills woman suffered a transient ischemic attack, which is a form of a stroke sometimes referred to as a warning stroke on mini stroke. "It's something I am aware of every single day, and when … [Read more...]
A Triple Holiday Treat
Three historic houses in Forest Park, Redmont and Vestavia Hills will be open for the Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour Dec. 6.This is the second year for the tour. League representatives said the group, a Samford University auxiliary, plans to make the event an annual tradition since last year’s inaugural tour drew more than 200 visitors.While guests can look forward … [Read more...]
Mantelpiece Masterpieces
By Margaret Frymire Journal InternThis Christmas, Cahaba Heights resident Laurel Patrick is offering a new way to add unique decorations to your mantelpiece. As the owner and operator of Couture Christmas, Laurel hand-sews and sells her own line of luxury holiday stockings.A graduate of Southern Institute, Laurel has been an interior designer for many years, the … [Read more...]
Children’s Author Visits Local Schools
By Margaret Frymire Journal InternTen schools in Hoover and Chelsea had the opportunity to host author-illustrator Michelle Nelson-Schmidt thanks to community sponsorship and Usborne Books,.The Atlanta-based writer and artist visited the schools to read her new book, "Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster," share her artwork and encourage the students to follow … [Read more...]
Edgewood Teacher Surprised with National Award
By Keysha Drexel Journal EditorPam Smith said she was speechless when what was supposed to be a school event on Halloween became an event to award the Edgewood Elementary School teacher one of the most prestigious honors in the academic world."It was a complete surprise. I had no idea what was going on," she said.Pam was one of only 32 educators across the … [Read more...]