By Emily Williams and Caroline Rice The impending school year is commonly portrayed as a rebirth of sorts, filled with promises of a new year, a new routine and perhaps even a new you. At the center of all that opportunity is one of the most spirited American trademarks – football season. The Friday night athletic productions draw the community together after school hours to … [Read more...]
The Glean Machine: Society of St. Andrew Connects Volunteers, Farms and Feeding Agencies
By Donna Cornelius Gleaning” isn’t a word you hear often nowadays unless you’re listening to a church sermon about the Book of Ruth. In Old Testament times, hungry folks were allowed to glean – to go into farmers’ fields after harvests to gather up leftover crops. The Society of St. Andrew, a national nonprofit hunger relief organization, is based on this tradition. Its … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook’s Yeager appreciates chance to plan football this fall
By Rubin E. Grant Mountain Brook football coach Chris Yeager knows it wasn’t an easy decision and he’s thankful that the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ recommended guidelines and reaffirmed plans to start the 2020 football season on time. The action was taken Wednesday at the Central … [Read more...]
ACS Birmingham Hope Gala Goes Virtual
For the past 40 years, the American Cancer Society’s Alabama chapter has hosted its annual Birmingham Hope Gala in support of the organization’s mission to fund groundbreaking cancer research, support education and prevention efforts and provide patient support. Prior to pandemic effects, this year’s gala was scheduled to take place on Aug. 21, organized by co-chairs Kristen … [Read more...]
Reid Jones named CEO of UAB Medicine
Reid F. Jones has been named chief executive officer of UAB Medicine. Jones, who has been chief operating officer of the UAB Health System since the position was created in 2013, assumes the duties of CEO of UAB Medicine as Will Ferniany, Ph.D., takes on the roles of CEO of the UAB Health System/Ascension St. Vincent’s alliance, established July 1, and the UAB Health … [Read more...]