The city of Hoover will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with its annual Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony, followed by a Climb to Remember stair climb. The Remembrance Ceremony, held each year on Sept. 11, will take place at 8:30 a.m. in the food court at the Galleria. It will include music from local schoolchildren and a keynote speech … [Read more...]
In With the New: In B. Prince’s 40th Year, Customers Return to Rediscover Style
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw While 2020 was the year of social distancing and e-commerce, local retailers have seen a distinct return to stores this summer as people rediscover their own style. According to B. Prince owner Bezshan Dolatabadi, the store began getting an insurgence of customers beginning in April. That rise has continued through June and July, which normally … [Read more...]
Forged With Purpose: Jewelry Line Elia Fulmen Aims to Foster Communities of Empowerment
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Birmingham-based fine jewelry brand Elia Fulmen seeks to foster empowered communities one charm at a time. The mission of the gold vermeil jewelry line, established by Birmingham resident Whitney Wright, is not so much about the product as its purpose. “When I meet new people, most assume that I am a brand advocate, so they’ll ask me how I met … [Read more...]
Take a Hike: Vestavia Hills Rotary’s Hike the Hill Month-Long Fundraiser Returns in September
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The Vestavia Hills Rotary Club is bringing back its month-long Hike the Hill fundraiser this year to bring the community together to support Vestavia Hills City Schools. While the event is only in its second year, it has grown immensely. The 2021 event will take place from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, expanding to include five routes through the … [Read more...]
Mr. Football: Davis’ Legendary Career at Homewood Ended With State’s Top Honor
By Rubin E. Grant Whenever there’s a discussion about who is the greatest running back to ever play at an Over the Mountain high school, one of the names near the top of any list — if not the top — is Robert Davis. Davis had a record-setting career at Homewood in the early 1990s and 30 years ago was named the state’s 1991 Mr. Football, the first Over the Mountain player to … [Read more...]