By Loyd McIntosh Photo by Jordan WaldMidway through the 2025 high school football season, Homewood is on a roll. At the time of this writing, the Patriots are 4-0, tied for first place with defending state champions Parker in 6A Region 5, and have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 179-22. That is not a misprint: 179-22.The 2025 … [Read more...]
Long-Distance Runner Georgia Jayne Stuckey Leaving a Legacy of Excellence at Mountain Brook
By Loyd McIntoshGeorgia Jayne Stuckey is the heartbeat of the Mountain Brook cross country and track teams.Joining the programs as a freshman, Stuckey has been a key part of four state championships as a long-distance specialist. Now a senior, she serves in a leadership role, mentoring younger athletes and modeling the work ethic and competitive spirit the … [Read more...]
The Art of Beauty: Aesthetic Atelier brings the art of beauty to Birmingham.
By Barry Wise SmithDr. Elizabeth Adams had different plans when she began medical school. A native of Columbus, Mississippi, she earned her medical degree at the University of Mississippi, completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Kentucky and a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Mississippi.After developing a deep … [Read more...]
Doctor Mom: Local female physicians balance medicine and motherhood with aplomb.
By Barry Wise SmithDr. Sarah BagwellDr. Sarah Bagwell grew up in Dallas, Texas, the youngest of three kids. When she was 15 years old and in high school, Bagwell developed debilitating migraine headaches that threw her into a world of doctors and treatments that disrupted her otherwise normal high-school life. Due to her age, it was hard finding doctors who could treat … [Read more...]
Into The Deep: The Brotherhood of Spearfishing
By Cara ClarkWhen Mitch Bruhn and Forest Phillips dive, it’s not just for sport—it’s for legacy. Beneath the Gulf’s surface, they move like predators, strategists and old friends. Years of diving, danger and discovery have forged more than a team—they’ve built a brotherhood. Off Alabama’s coast, far from sunbathers and surfboards, they suit up with … [Read more...]