Homewood resident Virginia Bugg has been recognized with the 2022 Library Champion Award from the Jefferson County Public Library Association.The award is given to an individual or organization that has made a sig- nificant contribution to libraries and/or librarianship in Jefferson County.Bugg was recognized for her support as a Friends of the Homewood … [Read more...]
Lake Life: Things to Consider When Buying a House on the Lake
By Ally MorrisonPaige Patterson has been selling houses for nearly 21 years. During her time in the real estate industry, Patterson has sold houses in the Greater Birmingham area and on the water.Originally from Boaz, Patterson attended the University of Florida, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in public relations and went on to sell pharmaceuticals … [Read more...]
Private Resort: After 30 Years of Family Memories, Alabaster Property Goes on the Market
By Ally MorrisonRealtySouth Realtor Stephanie Robinson describes one of her listings with one word: magical.In a letter from the sellers, Jamie Thacker wrote about her first time seeing what would end up being her home of 30 years.“It all began in 1992, when Bobby and I were living in Vestavia,” Thacker wrote. “He had completed … [Read more...]
Compton Comes Alive: Busy Homewood Chef Jeffrey Compton Takes Home Alabama Seafood Cook-Off Crown; Set to Open New Restaurant
By Ally MorrisonJeffrey Compton was just taking his cooking back to his roots when he won the 7th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off on May 18.Compton, executive chef at a new restaurant opening in Homewood called The Battery, grew up in Destin, Florida, eating fresh seafood and produce from the Gulf region.“The competition entailed using … [Read more...]
Euphonious 2.0: Tech and Tunes Festival Returns to the Birmingham Zoo
By Ally MorrisonWhen Bradley Metrock, a 1999 graduate of Vestavia Hills High School, moved back to the Birmingham area after living in Nashville for 20 years, he was faced with a twinge of loss. He missed City Stages.So, Metrock meshed his love of music and technology together along with a dash of nostalgia to bring music back to the Magic City on … [Read more...]