By Laura McAlister Journal EditorStudents in Ashley Dark's third grade Gwin Elementary class aren't likely to forget the storms of April 27, 2011 anytime soon.Though most of the Hoover students experienced little to no damage the day that the devastating tornados tore through parts of the state, they have spent the better part of the school year interviewing victims of … [Read more...]
Adjusting to Autism
By Laura McAlisterBrian and Chrissy Schubert knew they were in for some major life changes when they moved their family of five to Birmingham. They just didn't realize how major those changes would be.The Schuberts moved to Birmingham from Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., in the summer of 2011 to open the new Chick-fil-A in Five Points South. In addition to opening the … [Read more...]
Going Once …
Story By Laura McAlister - Photos by Lee Walls Jr.The 2012 Decorators' ShowHouse will have lots of firsts this year.In the 36 years the Alabama Symphony Orchestra Volunteer Council has hosted the event, the 2012 ShowHouse in Vestavia Hills will be the first to have a gymnasium with a regulation half basketball court as well as a rock climbing wall.But perhaps the … [Read more...]
Tools of Faith
Laura McAlister Journal EditorWhen parishioners left Ash Wednesday services at Shades Valley Lutheran Church some 40 days ago, they were given a stark reminder of what the season leading up to Easter is all about.When they head to church April 6 for Good Friday services, that reminder will truly hit home.Pastor Dan Dahl gave members of his congregation masonry … [Read more...]
2012 Parade of Homes
Scroll down to read stories on this year's Parade of Homes, including the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders' video promoting the industry and event, this year's first Ideal House and a look inside one of the 18 villages to be featured in the Parade.By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders has a message, and … [Read more...]