By Anne RuisiIf he’d had a colonoscopy earlier, Jamey Hollingsworth might not have died of colon cancer in his Mountain Brook home, he, his family and friends said.One of his brothers died from colon cancer and polyps were removed from two other brothers when they were first screened, his wife of 21 years, Dany Hollingsworth, said. “Jamey missed the notice to … [Read more...]
Banking Executive to Head Mountain Brook Chamber
By Anne RuisiThe Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director. Emily Jensen will succeed Suzan Doidge, who is retiring after 14 years as the chamber’s executive director. Jensen came onboard July 5 and is working with Doidge until Doidge leaves at the end of September.During the transition period, she is learning all aspects of the … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: It’s All In The Cards
I miss going back to school. I do. Making a fresh start every single year? New teacher, new classmates, new notebooks and pens. I loved it.I also miss being presented with a detailed list of elements that, faithfully executed, would bring me directly to success. It was like having an ironclad contract. Yes, some teachers broke the contract and threw in pop … [Read more...]
Golden Anniversary: Homewood High Was Built From Scratch 50 Years Ago
By Anne RuisiHomewood High’s colors are red, white and blue, but this year gold has been added to that palette as the school celebrates its 50th anniversary.The road to opening the system’s first four-year high school was challenging, one that involved temporarily housing students at multiple locations and persuading Shades Valley High School seniors from Homewood to … [Read more...]
Four Generations and Counting
Shaia’s Celebrates Its 100 Years Serving Birmingham Area; Co-Owner Given Lifetime Award By Anne RuisiOne of the area’s most well-known, family-owned retail businesses is celebrating its 100th anniversary in downtown Homewood.As Shaia’s menswear store marks its centennial, third-generation co-owner J.L. Shaia of Vestavia Hills was honored in New York … [Read more...]