By Taylor Bright Photo by Jordan WaldThere is a moment in Dean Paugh’s life that is baked into his memories. A moment that provided clarity about what his relationship with his father was and what his relationship with his sons would be.The family—Paugh’s parents, his two sisters and brother—had traveled to Memphis for the Liberty Bowl to watch Alabama … [Read more...]
The Man Game
By Marc CorsiniWith Father’s Day coming up, I thought I’d share something I once shared with my own boys on Father’s Day. It’s a letter I wrote to them when I was in my 40s. I wanted to communicate some life lessons I had learned, and I wrote this down in case God pulled my lottery number and I became a winner called to heaven before they became adults. The letter … [Read more...]
Leaving One’s Comfort Zone: Homewood’s Davis Bunn strengthens literacy in The Gambia.
By Angelita FallerIn the summer of 2025, Homewood native Davis Bunn traveled to Serrekunda, The Gambia, to help grow funding opportunities for a nonprofit that is expanding reading access to children in The Gambia, Africa.Serving as a research assistant with The Unique Foundation, Bunn spent two months on the ground developing expansion strategies for the … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Rotary Club Celebrates America 250 with a Debate
By Cleveland JonesDebate is as American as apple pie and fireworks, and on March 12, 180 people gathered for a dinner and debate at Vestavia Hills Civic Center to see what true civil discourse can look like. The Vestavia Hills Rotary Club hosted a community debate, featuring members of the Vestavia Hills High School Debate and Speech Team, led by Coach Nate … [Read more...]
Ken Carbonie: The Sole Man of Cahaba Heights.
By June Mathews Photos by Jordan WaldSome say the cobbler trade is declining. But anyone watching the comings and goings at Cahaba Heights Shoe Repair on a recent Tuesday would find that hard to believe. The unassuming storefront in the heart of the Heights was abuzz with customers picking up or dropping off an assortment of shoes, belts and handbags, either newly … [Read more...]