By Sam Prickett Snapper Grabber’s Land and Sea will expand to a second Vestavia Hills location in May. For owners Dusty and Karen Scott, the new store in Liberty Park represents the latest evolution of a three-generation seafood legacy. Dusty started working with seafood when he was 7 years old, working summers at his grandfather’s River Fish Market in north … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Fowl Play
By Sue Murphy After breakfast this morning, I hauled Dave outside to walk the lower 40, feet, that is. My backyard isn’t all that big, but my goodness, this year there has been a lot to see. The daffodils made an early appearance. I sent photos to my northern friends and relatives meaning to cheer them, but when they were hit with yet another snowstorm, I realized I was being … [Read more...]
Sit, Stay, Read!: Hand in Paw Volunteer Animal Therapy Team Lusia MacPherson and Mooc Adapt to Virtual Programming
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw When Lusia MacPherson retired from a nearly 50-year career in education, she was ready to go back to school. This time, she planned to take her miniature schnauzer, Mooc, along with her. Once a week during the school year, MacPherson and Mooc visit Greystone Elementary School teacher Melissa Summers’ English Language Learning classroom. According … [Read more...]
A Storied History: O’Neal Library to Honor Longtime Board Member and Volunteer Penny Page During MB Chamber Luncheon
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The O’Neal Library will honor its 2021 Tynes Award recipient, longtime volunteer and board member Penny Page, during the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce’s annual luncheon April 27. The luncheon also will honor this year’s Jemison Visionary Award Winner, former Mountain Brook Mayor Terry Oden, and the 2021 City of Mountain Brook Employee of the … [Read more...]
‘Strategic Decision’: Retiring Pastor Danny Wood Believes Someone New Should Lead Shades Mountain Baptist Post-Pandemic
By Rubin E. Grant When Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills holds three services on Easter Sunday, it will mark the final Resurrection Sunday for the Rev. Danny Wood as senior pastor of the 7,800-member church. Wood, who recently celebrated his 24th anniversary as Shades Mountain’s pastor, announced earlier this year that he plans to retire Aug. 15. “It was a … [Read more...]