By Ryan McCain Dr. Bruce Korf, Ph.D., FACMG, associate dean for genomic medicine and distinguished professor of genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has been named the recipient of the 2024 American College of Medical Genetics Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine’s David L. Rimoin Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Genetics.The award, the … [Read more...]

By Donna CorneliusThis year’s king of the Beaux Arts Krewe has had a variety of life experiences, from highlights in his real estate career to involvement in a host of civic and church activities. But one of the strongest influences on Henry Ray, now president and co-owner of Ray & Poynor Properties, occurred when he was just a teenager.After a childhood in … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. Grant Almost from the outset, Lori Smith was hooked on “The Chosen,” a television drama based on the life of Jesus.So, when she had the opportunity to be an extra in an episode, she jumped on it.In early June, Smith traveled to Midlothian, Texas, just north of Dallas, to take part in the filming of the Feeding of the 5,000 scene. The filming … [Read more...]

Gri Cashio in March earned the highest rank awarded by the Boy Scouts and now is an Eagle Scout. Cashio comes from a strong scouting family. His grandfather, three uncles and two cousins are all Eagle Scouts. Gri is a member of Troop 320 from Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church. Since joining Troop 320, Gri has held several leadership positions. He … [Read more...]

Brothers Paul and Ben Tierney of Boy Scout Troop 96 shared their court of honor April 3 at Faith Presbyterian Church with family and friends.Paul officially earned the rank during the COVID shutdown but did not have the chance to celebrate his achievement. When Ben earned the rank in February, a joint celebration seemed in order. Both boys earned the Arrow of … [Read more...]