By Madoline Markham KoonceMurphy Wright had no idea where his dance moves would take him when he and his friends performed a dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at the Edgewood Elementary School talent show back in 2011 – or that an app called TikTok would even exist.Fast forward to 2024, and the 2018 Homewood High School graduate has danced his way to nearly 830,000 … [Read more...]
All in the Family: Nearly 75 years Since Its Founding, The Pants Store is Evolving Under Third-Generation Owners
By Madoline Markham KoonceCustomers of The Pants Store in the 1950s might recall taking a bus from Birmingham to Leeds for founder Taylor Gee’s three-for-$10 pants sales. A few decades later, they likely would remember his son Mickey’s crazy sales and his TV commercials with the “Zip on down to the Pants Store” jingle. Today, customers might know the apparel … [Read more...]
Culinary Showdown: Farrelly’s Chef to Be Featured in Hoover Iron Chef Competition
By Anne RuisiWhen other kids were glued to Saturday morning cartoons, Chris Kennedy was watching Graham Kerr and Julia Child’s now-legendary cooking shows.And when his grandfather, who grew up on a farm, took him fishing, they’d trade the catch for fresh fruits and vegetables from area farmers, foods he’d help prep for the dishes his grandmother created. “I … [Read more...]
One Yard at a Time: Ogilvie Eager to Support Veterans at Lettermen of the USA Gala
By Rubin E. GrantMajor Ogilvie couldn’t refuse the offer because of his family history.So, when he was asked to take part in the Lettermen of the USA’s 5th Annual “One Yard at a Time Gala,” he readily agreed.The gala will be held Friday, Feb. 23 at The Club. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and celebrate with military heroes, coaches and former college and … [Read more...]
Run for the Bell: The Bell Center Launches 5K Run to Make Up for Marathon Loss
The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs is launching the inaugural Bell Center 5K and Children’s Run, helping fill the fundraising and community outreach void left after The Mercedes-Benz Marathon was retired last year.The new run, presented by Daniel Corp. with Trak Shak also sponsoring, will take place March 16.The center, which provides early intervention … [Read more...]