The Monroeville Literary Festival and the Alabama Writers’ Forum recently announced that Patti Callahan Henry of Mountain Brook is the recipient of the 2020 Harper Lee Award for Alabama’s Distinguished Writer. Henry is the New York Times bestselling author of fifteen novels, including the critically-acclaimed historical novel, "Becoming Mrs. Lewis – The Improbable Love Story … [Read more...]
For Community and Country: Mike Mouron to Receive Mountain Brook’s 2020 Jemison Visionary Award
By Emily Williams When Mike Mouron was first told he would be receiving the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Jemison Visionary Award, it was a complete surprise. He wasn’t even aware he had been in the running for the award, which is given annually to someone who has gone above and beyond to help the city. “I don’t think I realized the magnitude of it,” … [Read more...]
A Lot Like Manhattan: Couple Finds the Walkable Community They Were Looking for in Renovated Eastbury
By Sam Prickett When it was announced last year that the Hill luxury apartments in Homewood were being transformed into the Eastbury – a 122-unit condominium development – Ronald Chaffin and Evgeniya Koshelyaevskaya were in the process of buying a house in Homewood. But that announcement, they say, made them change their plans. Now, they’re scheduled to … [Read more...]
The Natural: Nolan Turner’s Love for Football Turns Him Into Key Player for Clemson
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. The PlayStation Fiesta Bowl was a rollercoaster for JoyceMarie Turner and her son Nolan, a junior safety for the Clemson Tigers. Early in the fourth quarter of the NCAA football semifinal playoff game at Sun Devil Stadium, Turner was beaten on a 23-yard touchdown pass for Ohio State as the Buckeyes took a 23-21 fourth-quarter lead. “Oh my gosh. … [Read more...]
Minimize to the Max: Embridge Homes Embraces the “Jewel Box” Trend, Offering Luxury-Living in Smaller Spaces
By Emily Williams Downsizing to a smaller home no longer means downgrading your lifestyle to fit in a smaller space. With the “jewel box” house trend taking over, buying a smaller home in a new community often includes an upgrade. The trend toward smaller houses with quality materials and detailing along with custom built-ins has been growing steadily for more than a … [Read more...]
