By Emily Williams The highest achievement a Girl Scout can tackle is the Gold Award, and Mountain Brook’s Katelyn McInerney is working toward hers with a particularly special project. Inspired by a variety of factors in her life, McInerney has created a support group for fellow siblings of children with special needs, dubbed Special Siblings, which will host its first … [Read more...]
BSC’s Berte Wins Jemison Visionary Award, Credits Birmingham’s Civic Spirit
By Sarah Kuper Dr. Neal Berte, president emeritus of Birmingham-Southern College, will receive the Jemison Visionary Award at the Jan. 23 Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Berte served as president of BSC for more than 28 years, seeing the institution through hard times and many changes. A prominent figure in higher education, Berte was dean of the New College and … [Read more...]
Cancer Warrior: UAB Cancer Center Cocktail Party Honors Founding Advisory Board Member Kitty Robinson
By Emily WilliamsSpirits were high at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center on the evening of Oct. 24 as supporters and officials gathered for a cocktail party to celebrate this year’s ArtBlink Gala honoree, Kitty Robinson.Robinson is one of the founding members of the center’s advisory board.Attending the event were Robinson’s family and friends as well as members of … [Read more...]
Witness to History: Friedman Honored by Birmingham Holocaust Education Center in Broadway-Inspired Program
By DeBorah LaymanWhen it comes to improving life in greater Birmingham, there is scarcely an organization, an initiative, a program or a movement that has not been touched by Cathy O. Friedman.“I lived through the Civil Rights era,” said Friedman, a Mountain Brook native. “When I got older and had a voice, I knew I wanted to work for human rights. I knew … [Read more...]
Feels Like the First Time: Local Students Take the Stage with Legendary Band
By June Mathews Some kids can only dream of taking the stage with a world-famous rock band. But that dream became a reality for some John Carroll Catholic High School choir members when they sang with legendary rock band Foreigner during the group’s recent appearance at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. Choir director Maria Wilson said the experience was the thrill of a lifetime … [Read more...]