By Rubin E. GrantThe Homewood girls soccer team has been on a mission this season.After narrowly missing out on the school’s second state title in 2021, the Patriots are highly motivated to hoist the championship trophy this spring.The Patriots played regulation and two overtimes before falling 2-1 in a shootout (5-4) to St. Paul’s Episcopal in the Alabama High … [Read more...]
Designing Women: First-Timers Show Off Their Style in the 2022 ShowHouse
By Donna CorneliusThe first time’s a charm for four designers who are newcomers to the Decorators’ ShowHouse this year. One is fairly new to Birmingham itself as well as to participating in the Alabama Symphony Orchestra fundraiser. Another is known for making special events extra special. The other two are sisters who found it fun to create their ShowHouse space … [Read more...]
Aunt Sister … Bless Her Heart: Julia Harwell Segars Speaks During Hoover Service Club’s Table Inspirations Event
By Ally Morrison“Aunt Sister – a Southern lady who was raised right but overcame it, bless her heart.” Julia Harwell Segars came up with the tagline that brought laughter to many readers of the Talladega Daily Home. From an anonymous humor column in a small county paper to a well-liked book, Segars has brought light and laughter to many readers.Segars explained … [Read more...]
‘Really Big Deal’: Spain Park’s Kyle Oliveira Earns Spot to Wrestle for Brazil in Pan-American Championships
By Rubin E. GrantKyle Oliveira was sitting at the dinner table in early March when seemingly out of the blue his dad, Kaliffa Oliveira, asked him how he would feel about taking a trip to Brazil.Kyle Oliveira’s immediate reaction was he had school and spring break was still a couple of weeks away, but of course he would like to go to Brazil, where Kaliffa Oliveira was … [Read more...]
Happy Return: Hallmark Farm Opens to the Public for the 2022 Decorators’ ShowHouse
By Donna CorneliusAfter a two-year hiatus, the Decorators’ ShowHouse is back, and the house chosen for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra fundraiser is a real showstopper.If you’ve ever traveled the interstate from Birmingham to Huntsville, you’ve likely wondered about Hallmark Farm, with its stately mansion, picturesque barn, rolling green fields and, at Christmastime, a … [Read more...]