The Altamont School is giving its students insight into the war in Ukraine and seeking ways for the community to show solidarity with those the war has displaced.Alexander Skowronski, a ninth grade student at The Altamont School, sparked communitywide engagement with the crisis after his family's Fortuna Clinical Foundation launched an initiative to aid refugees from … [Read more...]
‘It’s an Honor to Help Support It’: Homewood Library Volunteer Wins Library Champion Award for Jefferson County
Homewood resident Virginia Bugg has been recognized with the 2022 Library Champion Award from the Jefferson County Public Library Association.The award is given to an individual or organization that has made a sig- nificant contribution to libraries and/or librarianship in Jefferson County.Bugg was recognized for her support as a Friends of the Homewood … [Read more...]
OTM Businesses Nominated for Alabama Retail Association Retailer of the Year
The Alabama Retail Association recently announced the nominees for this year’s Retailer of the Year award.Nominees must operate or manage a retail business in Alabama that has been in business for at least five years. Winners will be selected in four categories, set by annual sales volume: less than $1 million, $1 million to $5 million, $5 million to $20 … [Read more...]
Lake Life: Things to Consider When Buying a House on the Lake
By Ally MorrisonPaige Patterson has been selling houses for nearly 21 years. During her time in the real estate industry, Patterson has sold houses in the Greater Birmingham area and on the water.Originally from Boaz, Patterson attended the University of Florida, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in public relations and went on to sell pharmaceuticals … [Read more...]
Private Resort: After 30 Years of Family Memories, Alabaster Property Goes on the Market
By Ally MorrisonRealtySouth Realtor Stephanie Robinson describes one of her listings with one word: magical.In a letter from the sellers, Jamie Thacker wrote about her first time seeing what would end up being her home of 30 years.“It all began in 1992, when Bobby and I were living in Vestavia,” Thacker wrote. “He had completed … [Read more...]