The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham is celebrating three business leaders who have helped to shape our city and build a stronger community at the 28th Birmingham Business Hall of Fame event at the Harbert Center on August 25. The class of 2026 to be inducted includes George W. Barber Jr, Barber Companies, The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, Barber Marina; Michael A. Mouron, … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills graduate Olivia Carroll enters class of 2030 at the U.S. Naval Academy
Olivia Carroll, a graduate of Vestavia Hills High School, was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2030 on June 25, marking the beginning of six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training during Plebe Summer. Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the Academy’s “plebe” or freshman class, and each student is required to participate … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Olivia Carroll enters class of 2030 at the U.S. Naval Academy
Olivia Carroll, a graduate of Vestavia Hills High School was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2030 on June 25, marking the beginning of six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training during Plebe Summer. Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the Academy’s “plebe” or freshman class, and each student is required to participate in Plebe … [Read more...]
Local Student Elected National Officer for Educators Rising
Solomon Moore, a rising senior at Spain Park High has been elected to serve as the National Vice President of Engagement for Educators Rising, a national organization supporting and developing future educators across the country.This new role allows him to represent Alabama students on a national stage, help shape student engagement nationwide, and highlight the work … [Read more...]
Leading by Example: Winslow Armstead and Paul Simmons II model service and leadership on the Homewood City Council
By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Jordan WaldWhen Winslow Armstead graduated from Hoover High School in 1997, he had two goals: to play football at the University of Alabama and to stay close to his then girlfriend, now wife, JeNorri, who also went to Alabama. Armstead accomplished both goals, playing for Coach Mike Dubose as an outside linebacker … [Read more...]