By Rubin E. Grant Carlton Baker traveled from Birmingham to New Mexico in the fall to do some bow hunting for elk, just as he has done for a number of years. When he landed an elk, he took a picture and sent it to his doctor and friend, James Michael Parks. Parks, a cardiologist and chairman of cardiology at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital, is one of … [Read more...]
Nourishing Kombucha: Homewood’s Legg Takes Kitchen Counter Drink to an Award-Winning Beverage
By Ally MorrisonHomewood local and owner of Better Kombucha Nancey Legg always has been passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and had a “Why buy it if you can make it?” mentality.In the summer of 2009, Legg’s son Carson was working in Northern California and called his mom to excitedly share his new favorite drink: kombucha. “Carson told me he had a drink … [Read more...]
Open ShowHouse: Decorators’ ShowHouse Returns After Being Postponed Due to COVID-19
By Ally MorrisonThe Decorators' ShowHouse is making its much-anticipated return. After being suspended for two years because of the pandemic, the event returns this year and will be held April 23-May 8 at Hallmark Farm, organizers announced. The showcase is an annual fundraising event for the Alabama Symphony, sponsored by the Symphony Volunteer … [Read more...]
Helping Hand: Trinity United Methodist Making Sure Afghan Refugees Have What They Need
By Rubin E. GrantMary Liz Ingram remembers watching the news reports of Afghans desperately trying to leave their country in August after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. The images of the dangerous chaos left her feeling helpless and disconnected since what was happening was a world away.“I felt like it was all very horrific,” Ingram … [Read more...]
Full Circle Resale Boutique, Which Employs Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Moves to Homewood
By Ally MorrisonA new Full Circle boutique has opened in Homewood, providing more opportunities for people living with development disabilities to find meaningful and fulfilling work.A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony has been set for Feb. 3 at noon at the new location, 2902 Linden Ave. in downtown Homewood.The upscale resale women’s boutique, which is a … [Read more...]