By June MathewsBrittany Brain’s connection to the Bluff Park Art Association was established long before she was born. Her grandmother, Cary Moore, was one of its founding members. Her father, Daniel Moore, later served on its board and participated in its Bluff Park Art Show.Now with Brain, known professionally as Brittany Carol Moore, comes a … [Read more...]
Fun on the Water: Inverness Couple Ready to Set Sail in National Regatta
By Rubin E. GrantLaura Jelks was 10 when her dad introduced her to sailing. They would go out on their Sunfish boat, a personal-size, beach-launched sailing dinghy, to sail on Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, where Jelks grew up.Jelks crewed a lot, but once she went to college at Louisiana Tech and then got married and started having children, she stopped … [Read more...]
Never Forget: Stair Climb Held to Remember the Events of 9/11
Hoover sponsored its annual memorial Hoover Climb to Remember ceremony and stair climb recently to honor those who gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Retired U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Tanner (right) was the featured guest speaker for the ceremony, and Jonathan Hardison of WBRC emceed the ceremony, held in the Riverchase Galleria Food Court.After the ceremony, … [Read more...]
‘The Light of Unity, Courage and Resilience’: Patriot Day Ceremony in Homewood Honors 9/11 Victims and Families
By June MathewsA stirring Patriots Day ceremony of honor and remembrance took place Sept. 11 at SoHo Plaza in Homewood.The cities of Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills joined Homewood in marking the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. City leaders, first responders and representative students from Homewood’s three … [Read more...]
Get In on the Act Students Learn Skills, Gain Confidence Through RMT’s Adult Education Program
By June MathewsWhen Kim Richardson, an outgoing single mom of grown kids, moved from Atlanta to Birmingham last year, one of her top priorities was to form community connections in her new hometown. She decided acting classes would be just the ticket.“I was getting started in the next stage of my life where I’m not taking care of kids anymore, so I could do some of the … [Read more...]