By Rubin E. GrantGil Franks can hardly wait for the Warblers Club to take the stage again.The singing group has been around since 1929, when it was formed as the boys glee club at Woodlawn High School. In the mid-1970s, the Warblers existence as a high school group ceased, but in 1988, many of the group’s alumna decided to form a men’s choral group, which has performed … [Read more...]
‘Country Venue in the City’ :Creative Couple Celebrates Marriage at The Barn at Shady Lane
By Maggie GoveMichael and Linda Adler have been creating memories together for more than 42 years, and now each year they help hundreds of brides and grooms make their own memories at The Barn at Shady Lane. Running a wedding venue was not always the couple’s dream. It came along after years of serving and singing alongside one another. Michael has been serving at … [Read more...]
Like Father, Like Son: Family Team Practices Medicine Together
By June MathewsIn 2021, Dr. Charles Clark of Mountain Brook was ready to retire. Forty years in a demanding neurosurgical practice, he figured, was enough. It was time to kick back and enjoy a more relaxing way of life.Then something big happened to change his plans. Son Paul, who was finishing up a neurosurgical residency out-of-state, was interested in returning home … [Read more...]
‘It’s an Honor to Help Support It’: Homewood Library Volunteer Wins Library Champion Award for Jefferson County
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...]