By Rubin E. GrantJohn Simmons didn’t have any plans to leave Hayden High School. He had been there 27 years, including 23 as the head softball coach. He had compiled a 659-299 record and led the Wildcats to state championships in 2013 and 2019.But last year, when he was contacted to see if he was interested in becoming Vestavia Hills’ head … [Read more...]
The Finley Committee Names 2022 Finley Character Award Winners
The Finley Committee last month named its 2022 Finley Character Awards winners, recognizing Dr. Alice Turney, principal of Riverchase Elementary school, as the faculty winner; Rotimi Kukoyi as the senior winner from Hoover High; and Audrey Rothman as the senior winner from Spain Park High.In nomination letters, Turney’s colleagues said her “superpower” was her commitment to … [Read more...]
Why Use a Real Estate Agent? To Gain 10% and Lose a Lot of Stress, BAR Head Says
By Ally MorrisonBirmingham Association of Realtors’ chief executive officer, Amanda Creel, has been in the real estate industry for nearly 8 years, but the path to her career was not exactly linear. Originally from Mobile, Creel graduated from Auburn University with a degree in journalism in 2003. She wrote for a newspaper in Georgia before moving to Florida and … [Read more...]
Market Trends: Home Buyers Looking for Walkability and Shorter Drive Times in Current Real Estate Market
By Ally MorrisonAnna-Marie Ellison is in the thick of the real estate market as president of the Birmingham Association of Realtors and managing partner for ERA King, a position from which she oversees all 10 offices in Central Alabama, Tuscaloosa and, most recently, Huntsville. A native of Homewood, she fled immediately upon embarking on her college career. But … [Read more...]
Culture of Excellence: Birmingham Makes Its Mark on the James Beard Semifinalists List
By Donna CorneliusTwo Birmingham area chefs, a restaurant and an innovative wine shop made the list of 2022 James Beard Awards semifinalists.Adam Evans of Automatic Seafood and Oysters in Lakeview and Timothy Hontzas of Johnny’s Restaurant in Homewood both were nominated for Best Chef: South. Johnny’s also is in the running for a Beard … [Read more...]