By Emily WilliamsThe friends and family of Molly Remmert Rossell – Homewood resident, former Hall Kent Elementary teacher and mother of three daughters – are hanging green ribbons on their mailboxes to remind the community to pray and support Rossell as she battles Stage 4 melanoma.The battle came on suddenly for the 32-year-old.During a routine visit to the … [Read more...]
Hatch Attack: Samford’s New Coach Wants to Make His Team Your Team
By Kaitlin CandelariaSamford University’s new head football coach has some large shoes to fill, but he’s up to the challenge.Chris Hatcher became Samford’s new head football coach on the heels of Coach Pat Sullivan’s resignation in December 2014. Sullivan led the Bulldogs for eight seasons. Some highlights of his time at Samford include four straight winning seasons for … [Read more...]
Grotting Named ASAPS President
Dr. James C. Grotting was named the president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. A clinical professor of plastic surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Grotting also operates a private practice in Birmingham, is a senior examiner and director of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a fellow of the … [Read more...]
Check Mate: Hoover Resident Teaches Chess in a Digital Age
By Lee DavisBalagee Govindan has accepted a challenge that would daunt others.In a world of computers and rapid-fire video games, Govindan has a passion for teaching another kind of activity to young people. Govindan’s game of choice doesn’t make much noise, and people don’t stand in line waiting to purchase a new version of it at the neighborhood electronics store. All … [Read more...]
Glass Master: Homewood’s Andrew Tyson Is Self-taught Artist
By Kaitlin CandelariaAndrew Tyson is a man of many talents -- when he isn’t working full time at Brookwood Medical Center, he’s honing his talents as a professional photographer and creating artwork.Tyson is a lifelong Homewood resident and calls himself a self-taught artist.“I was rejected from art in high school because my teacher didn’t approve me (for the … [Read more...]