Every February, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society’s auxiliary board hosts its annual Jazz Cat Ball in conjunction with Mardi Gras. The 2021 event will go virtual Feb. 4 in an effort to adhere to CDC guidelines. According to GBHS officials, the gala is mission-critical to the work the shelter conducts, supporting efforts to save the lives of homeless, abused and neglected … [Read more...]
Finding Peace: Susan Alexander Yates to Speak at Two Legacy League Events Feb. 11
The Samford University Legacy League is offering two opportunities for encouragement from bestselling author Susan Alexander Yates, an international speaker, blogger and columnist. Yates will share messages relevant for all ages and stages of life in two events on Feb. 11, both planned in accordance with CDC guidelines. Mom to five, grandmother to 21 and a pastor’s wife for … [Read more...]
‘Medical Giant’: Local Journalist and Author Pens History of Birmingham Medical Community
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw From its beginnings as a rough and tumble coal mining community, Birmingham has grown into a polished medical community nationally known for its work to advance medical knowledge. A new book by local author and reporter Lynn Edge, “From Steel Mills to Stethoscopes: A History of the Birmingham Medical Profession,” recounts that … [Read more...]
Treasure It or Toss It: Organize BHAM Founder Alex Sasser Gives Tips to Declutter Your Home
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The spaces we live in have become our quarantine zones, our classrooms, our offices, our restaurants and bars. With so many roles a home has to play in a pandemic, clutter is bound to take over. Decluttering and organizing the home can be a time-consuming and daunting task. Birmingham resident Alex Sasser knows this firsthand. It’s the reason she … [Read more...]
You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile: Mountain Brook Teen Creates Buttons for O’Neal Cancer Center Staff
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw A seemingly simple gesture can have a big impact, especially during a pandemic. It’s something 16-year-old Emily Straughn accomplished during the fall as she created buttons for staff members at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Straughn, a Mountain Brook High School student, is the daughter of UAB Medicine gynecologic oncologist Dr. … [Read more...]