By Rubin E. Grant Reggie and Michelle Torbor enjoy bringing people together. The couple figure one of the best ways to do that is over a meal. “We love people, and we love food, and we believe the best things happen when you put the two together,” Reggie Torbor said. So, on April 30, the husband-and-wife team opened Taproot Cafe in Hoover. It was an idea that had taken root … [Read more...]
George Wright Named Senior Pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Shades Mountain Baptist Church has spent the past 24 years with the Rev. Danny Wood at the helm. But a new senior pastor is coming to the church after Woods’ retirement and will be joining the staff Aug. 16. The Rev. George Wright is joining Shades Mountain from Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina, where he had pastored for the past … [Read more...]
Bluegrass and BBQ: Hope in the Ham to Raise Funds for American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge
By Mary Gullage The homegrown fundraiser Hope in the Ham will return this year for its fourth year. The event will take place July 15 at the venue in the Retail Specialists building, on Southside Birmingham at 2200 Magnolia Ave. S. Funds raised will support the American Cancer Society’s Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge. Serving as event chairs are Adelaide … [Read more...]
Rebels’ Strand Earns Third Gatorade Award
Vestavia Hills distance runner Ethan Strand has added another award to his collection before he heads off to North Carolina in the fall on a track scholarship. Last week, Strand was named the Gatorade 2020-2021 Alabama boys track and field Player of the Year. It’s the third Gatorade state award for Strand, who also earned the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 cross-country honors. He’s … [Read more...]
Wishing and Swishing: Rotary’s Annual Tailgate Fundraiser to Feature Cornhole Competition
The North Alabama Rotary District 6860’s annual Boiling ‘N Bragging tailgate event benefiting the Critical Care Transport team at Children’s of Alabama will take place Aug. 21 at Otey’s Tavern with a new addition. This year’s event will feature a cornhole tournament between the 51 Rotary Clubs of Rotary District 6860. Clubs from across the state – including Lafayette, … [Read more...]