By Rubin E. GrantGene Hallman had reached a crossroad. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of Charleston in 1982 and earning a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of South Carolina in 1985, Hallman went to work for NCR, a financial firm. But after five years of working in corporate America, … [Read more...]
I0HUH1 – I owe Huh one: UAB’s Huh Given National Award for Work With Cancer Society
By Ally Morrison Each year, the American Cancer Society carefully selects winners of the St. George National Award based on continuous leadership, commitment and dedication to the society’s mission. This year, the society plans to present 13 awards across the country. Among the recipients is Dr. Warner K. Huh, chair and medical director at the University of … [Read more...]
On the Page With Legends: Over the Mountain’s Own Cookie Fix to Be Featured in “50 Things to Bake Before You Die”
By Ally MorrisonCookie Fix founder and “Chief Cookie Officer” Amy Jason is thrilled to be featured in the soon-to-be-released cookbook, “50 Things to Bake Before You Die.”The book features a mix of local bakeries and well-known figures in the culinary world. Author Allyson Reedy found Cookie Fix with a quick internet search. Asking Google for “Best cookies in the … [Read more...]
Close-to-Home Options for Spring Break Adventures
Parents looking for a way to entertain their kids over spring break have a plethora of options in the Birmingham area. From outdoor activities at the zoo, the gardens, Ruffner Mountain and Red Mountain Park; to fun science at McWane Center; and educational outings at the Museum of Art, Sloss Furnaces and Vulcan Park, these attractions have the bases covered. Birmingham … [Read more...]
Why Use a Real Estate Agent? To Gain 10% and Lose a Lot of Stress, BAR Head Says
By Ally MorrisonBirmingham Association of Realtors’ chief executive officer, Amanda Creel, has been in the real estate industry for nearly 8 years, but the path to her career was not exactly linear. Originally from Mobile, Creel graduated from Auburn University with a degree in journalism in 2003. She wrote for a newspaper in Georgia before moving to Florida and … [Read more...]