By Rubin E. GrantRonald Steele laughed at the notion.If Steele, John Carroll Catholic’s boys basketball coach, sends one of his players to the principal’s office for disciplinary reasons, he will be there awaiting their arrival.That’s because Steele was named John Carroll’s principal in late June.“It’s not something I planned, but God opened up the opportunity,” … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Dog Beat the Heat
By Lilly LeJeuneAlabama is hot in the summer, and it’s only getting hotter. With temperatures on the rise, it’s important to take care of your furry friends to make sure they don’t get overheated. Here are some tips and tricks for keeping your pups safe in the summer heat!A Fresh Summer CoatIf your dog is especially fluffy, they can get a summer cut … [Read more...]
2 Developers, Former Judge on Ballot for Open JeffCo Commission Seat
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.Probate Judge James Naftel III used a 1971 Lipton TV commercial — Is it soup yet? — to address the ballot to fill the vacant District 5 position on the Jefferson County Commission.“It is soup. It is,” Naftel said Thursday. “We have three official candidates and one who didn’t have enough signatures, so her name will not appear on the ballot. The … [Read more...]
Natural Beauty: BH&G’s 2023 Inspiration Home Complements Vestavia Hills Neighborhood
By June MathewsSituated amid the natural beauty of Vestavia Hill’s Forest Creek neighborhood, created with the skill of a seasoned craftsman and refined by a strong attention to detail, Birmingham Home & Garden’s 2023 Inspiration Home lives up to its name. The house is loaded with imaginative ideas for anyone seeking to build a home, upgrade, renovate or simply … [Read more...]
Growing the Game: One-Armed Golfer Fourie Forms Partnership With Highland Park
By Rubin E. GrantAlex Fourie has a simple goal in mind, and that’s what led the PGA golf instructor to form a partnership with Highland Park Golf Course.“We’re looking forward to growing the game of adaptive golf in Alabama and in Birmingham in particular,” Fourie said.Highland Park, Alabama’s top municipal course, and Fourie, the No. 1 one-armed adaptive golfer in … [Read more...]