By Sue Murphy The book “Skunk and Badger,” by Amy Timberlake, was written for children, I’m guessing, but so many of the best books are. I fell in love with it immediately. Badger is a pragmatist. He has his world set up just the way he wants it and spends his days doing “important rock work.” I came across the book when I was doing some ‘important rock work” … [Read more...]
High Expectations: Gardner Eager to Maintain Mountain Brook Volleyball’s Elite Status
By Rubin E. Grant Mattie Gardner can’t withhold her enthusiasm as she enters her first season as Mountain Brook’s head volleyball coach. “I couldn’t be more thrilled and honored,” she said. She’s also eager to maintain the Spartans’ status as an elite program. “My expectations are to win a state championship again,” Gardner said. “That hasn’t changed.” Gardner has … [Read more...]
‘The Future Is Bright’: Hope Gala Honors Four Cancer Patients and Survivors
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw After shifting to an all-virtual experience last year, the American Cancer Society’s 41st annual Hope Gala will take place in person this year on Aug. 21. Co-chairs Crawford Bumgarner, Kathleen Doss and Jeamer Nichols have chosen the theme “The Future is Bright” for this year’s celebration. “This theme reflects not only the bright future of … [Read more...]
Mission Accomplished: Local Junior Beach Volleyball Players Exceed Expectations at Nationals
By Rubin E. Grant When Addie Holden and Stella Yester traveled to New Jersey for the Association of Volleyball Professionals Beach Volleyball Nationals last month, their only goal was to do better than they had done in their previous national tournament. They finished a disappointing 33rd in the girls 16U competition in the AVP America Junior East Coast Championships last … [Read more...]
Tree’s Fall Y’all: Alabama Sawyer Creates Environmentally Sustainable Products
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw For Leigh Spencer, co-founder of Alabama Sawyer, the history behind Premo Factory’s building and its recent renewal presents a perfect metaphor. The factory, built in 1920, was set to be demolished but Chad Stogner and his team at Elegant Earth saw its potential and recycled the old building to create a modern factory that focuses on the … [Read more...]