By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Mallory Webb knew she wanted to one day own her own business, but she never envisioned in her youth that she would one day own a bakery. It wasn’t until she was well into her studies at Samford University that she found she had a knack for the pastry arts. “I hated science in school, but somehow I just connected with baking,” Webb said. Cut to … [Read more...]
‘Best Defender’: Patriots’ Lowery Excited About Playing in Soccer All-Star Game
By Rubin E. Grant Anyone who knows Lilly Lowery doesn’t have to wonder what’s she up to these days. They already know. She’s playing soccer, something the rising Homewood senior has been doing for practically all her life. “I started when I was 3 or 4,” Lowery said. “I did competitive cheerleading for a while, but I stopped that to concentrate on soccer. It’s something I … [Read more...]
Davenport’s Pizza Palace to Open Second Location, at Vestavia City Center
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Jim Davenport’s Pizza Palace officials on July 8 announced via social media that the company will be opening a second location, at the Vestavia City Center. In less than 24 hours, the announcement had gathered hundreds of likes on Instagram and Facebook. It should be no surprise, as the original restaurant has been a fixture in Mountain Brook … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Help Wanted (No, Seriously…We Need Help)
By Sue Murphy The cheery automated voice at the airline phone center thanked me for my patronage, then said that, happily, my wait time would be less than two hours. Two hours. It reminded me that I could handle many of my air travel needs on their handy dandy website, but I was hoping to pay with an e-ticket/loyalty points combination, and I didn’t have a clue how to proceed. … [Read more...]
Fiesta Ball Week Highlights Mexican and Tex-Mex Fare to Support O’Neal Cancer Center
In light of the ongoing pandemic, the Young Supporters Board for the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has transformed its annual fundraising ball into a week-long food festival taking place at various restaurants in the Birmingham area from July 17 to July 24. The event will not only raise funds for cancer research at the cancer … [Read more...]