The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama recently announced an investment of $1.05 million in Alabama-based breast cancer research. This donation brings the organization’s total contributions over 25 years to nearly $11 million. Matching its 2019 investment, the organization will support 14 research projects throughout the state, including studies at the O’Neal … [Read more...]
Second Chance: St. Vincent’s Physicians, Surgeons Work Together to Give Triple-Bypass Patient a New Lease on Life
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Local business owner Bobby Yeager was given a new lease on life in August. After putting off a scheduled visit with his cardiologist, Dr. Michael Wilensky of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System, in March, he finally kept the appointment in August. What Wilensky found led to triple-bypass surgery with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Parvez Sultan. “I … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Earns Tree City Designations
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw For the 27th year in a row, the city of Mountain Brook has maintained its status as a Tree City USA. This year, the foundation also has tapped the city to receive the 2020 Tree City USA Growth Award, according to a release, “for demonstrating environmental improvement and higher level of tree care.” “Our residents are very environmentally … [Read more...]
The Happiest Place on Earth: Exceptional Foundation Hosts New Chili Kick-Off March 6, Postpones Cook-Off
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw March is a special month for the Exceptional Foundation. The first Saturday typically is spent among a sea of tents and a crowd of people while teams cook and serve more than 20,000 gallons of chili. As with many widely attended events, this year’s Chili Cook-off has been rescheduled because of COVID-19 concerns. Instead, the Exceptional … [Read more...]
State Indoor Track Meet Recap: Homewood’s Title Streaks Come to an End
By Rubin E. Grant Homewood’s stranglehold on the Class 6A indoor track titles was broken Saturday at the Birmingham CrossPlex. The Patriots had swept the boys and girls state championships the past three years, but the boys finished second and the girls third in the 51st Alabama High School Association State Indoor Track and Field Championships. Opelika won the boys title … [Read more...]