By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Stephen Duncan learned his first book was going to be published by Medallion Press as part of a three-book deal, the 38-year-old said he was euphoric.But the Crestline Park resident who is also an attorney working with the Southern Research Institute said that feeling pales in comparison to what he considers the truest sign of … [Read more...]
‘No Such Thing as False Hope’
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorKayla Perry has an outlook on life that belies her young age and her uncertain future.Although the Hoover native is fighting for her life against an aggressive form of cancer, she said she is determined to live each day just as she did before her diagnosis a year ago at age 18."The fact that we are never promised tomorrow is not … [Read more...]
Bank President Supports ZooGala
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorGreg King of Mountain Brook knows the Birmingham Zoo is a great place to take business clients and other out-of-town guests for an educational and unique introduction to the area.But IberiaBank's regional president of Alabama said he has an even more personal reason for supporting the Birmingham Zoo these days."My son, Wells, … [Read more...]
Hoover’s Bill Pearson Is Finalist for National Award
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorA Hoover resident is one of three finalists for a national community service award.Bill Pearson, a member and past president of the Autism Society of Alabama board of directors, has been announced as a finalist in the eighth annual Invest in Others Community Leadership Awards in the Community Service Award category.Pearson and … [Read more...]
An Extra-special Award
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerDr. James Andrews has given advice and care to sports stars like John Smoltz, Tom Brady and Bo Jackson. The orthopaedic surgeon is one of the most respected people in sports medicine. He’s earned numerous honors and a lot of press, too.And you won’t find many doctors whose names regularly appear on ESPN’s Bottom … [Read more...]