By Cissy Jackson Photos by Jordan WaldMountain Book Flower Shop has been around for 77 years. Shop owner Monte Haynes gives us the history of this venerable institution. OTMJ: Tell me about the shop’s origins.Monty Haynes: An architect named D.O. Whilldin came to Birmingham from up north in the early 1900s. He designed hundreds of projects … [Read more...]
Celebrating Homewood’s Centennial
Homewood has a slate of upcoming events to celebrate the city’s 100th birthday.Cue the fireworks—Homewood is turning 100! Throughout 2026, Homewood has been celebrating its centennial with local art exhibits, a Homewood author night at the Homewood Public Library and a centennial theme for We Love Homewood Day. Now, as the official date of incorporation … [Read more...]
How to Futureproof Your Artistic Career in the Age of AI.
Samford professor, professional musician, and author Steven Potaczek has a book coming out Oct 1 on Bloomsbury called Fear Not, Creative: How to Futureproof Your Artistic Career in the Age of AI. Steven is the founding director of Samford University’s Commercial Music program. He is also an award-winning songwriter and producer who has written several Billboard Top 40 … [Read more...]
Brave Hearts, Strong Arms: Coach Jerry Leachman helps men seek purpose
Jerry Leachman is a coach, author and mentor who’s spent over 40 years working with men. A former football player under Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant at the University of Alabama, he went on to coach at Briarwood Christian School before dedicating his life to ministry. He and his wife Holly have been married 55 years and now live on a ranch in Colorado. His book, Brave … [Read more...]
CENTENNIAL WEEKEND KICKS OFF WITH GALA BENEFITTING MISS SIM’S GARDEN
On October 15 at City Hall Plaza and Rosewood Hall, community leaders, residents and businesses will celebrate 100 years of Homewood in turn-of-the-century glam at the Homewood Centennial Gala. A pre-party on the SoHo Plaza will feature a red-carpet welcome, DJ Chris Sarris and a celebrity guest will be emceeing, Homewood High School photography students will act as … [Read more...]