By Lee DavisClyde Nelson was still a very young man in the 1920s, but he was already something of a legend in the Birmingham real estate business. He had built nearly $2 million worth of homes and become president of the Birmingham Real Estate Board.Nelson had his sights on some land not far from Edgewood, a small suburb outside the Magic City. His project was to build … [Read more...]
Perfect Record: Vestavia Rotarian Has Attended Meetings from Birmingham to Switzerland
By Kaitlin CandelariaLindy Martin has perfect attendance at the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club -- a feat that wouldn’t be nearly as impressive if he hadn’t been a member for over 40 years.Martin is a charter member of the club, which meets every Friday at noon. If members are unable to attend a meeting, they are given the opportunity to “make up” that meeting at another … [Read more...]
John Ed Willoughby Remembered as One of a Kind
By Lee DavisVeteran sportscaster Matt Coulter can think of a thousand stories about his late mentor and friend, John Ed Willoughby.But he isn’t comfortable telling a single one.“I can’t tell his stories well enough to do him justice,” said Coulter of Willoughby, who died March 25 at age 80. “John Ed was the Bear Bryant of storytelling. Not only could he tell his … [Read more...]
Doug Wedge Co-authors Book with Former MLB Catcher
Here’s a quick quiz for baseball fans. Note: Those whose arms are in tomahawk-chop mode this time of year might have a little edge.The Atlanta Braves’ trade for what player was a key component to their 1995 World Series title?Spending time with what well-known pitcher was like hanging out with John Wayne?What did Chipper Jones’ teammates sometimes call him? (And no, … [Read more...]
Goodrich Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
By Emily Williams The mission of the Girl Scouts is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.Gillian Goodrich, a Birmingham philanthropist and Mountain Brook resident, exemplifies those qualities, Girl Scout officials said.The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama announced their 2015 Women of Distinction … [Read more...]