By Rubin E. GrantJohn Carroll Catholic football coach Will Mara said Carson McFadden’s leadership skills have always been on display.But during the offseason, the Cavaliers’ senior quarterback/safety took it up a notch.“When I would get to school at 5:30 in the morning, Carson was already here,” Mara said. “We didn’t have mandatory 5:30 workouts.“He’s always … [Read more...]
These Guys Are on Fire: David Bancroft, Jonathan Harrison Are Among FOOD+Culture Headliners
By Donna CorneliusBirmingham’s very first FOOD+Culture Fest has a star-studded lineup of special guests. Two of them, David Bancroft and Jonathan Harrison, have a few things in common. Both are Alabama-born, both went to Auburn University, and both had success on popular cooking competition shows. They also will be among the talented folks who will be heating … [Read more...]
‘Until There Is a Cure’ LBCF’s Head Over Teal Highlights Month of Awareness
By June MathewsIn 2016, Violet Chaffinch of Hoover was stunned to learn that some physical changes she had attributed to menopause were symptoms of ovarian cancer. But thanks to a doctor who asked the right questions and ordered the appropriate tests, Chaffinch promptly went through a course of effective treatment.“I spent several weeks on an emotional roller … [Read more...]
‘Feeling Fortunate’ ExVoto Vintage Wins Alabama Retailer of the Year
Elizabeth Adams of ExVoto Vintage has been chosen as an Alabama Retailer of the Year by the Alabama Retail Association.Adams, owner and designer with the clothing and accessories store, will be presented with the award Sept. 25 at 10:45 a.m. at the Mountain Brook Village store location, at 2416 Canterbury Road. Other stores are in Montgomery and Rosemary Beach.The … [Read more...]
A Voice in the Dark: Turnage Honored to Speak at Patriot Day Ceremony
By Rubin E. GrantMelissa Turnage has shared the story of one of the darkest days of her life numerous times in interviews and speaking engagements.She will do it again as the guest speaker at the Patriot Day Ceremony on Sept. 11 at the Soho Square Plaza in Homewood. The cities of Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills participate in the special 9/11 ceremony each … [Read more...]