By Donna Cornelius Dr. John Alex Floyd Jr. has cultivated some pretty impressive gardening credentials over the years. Floyd was Southern Living’s editor in chief for 18 years, is a trustee for the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and was a member of the American Horticultural Society’s board of directors. After earning a bachelor’s degree in ornamental horticulture at … [Read more...]
Cancer Fight Hits Close to Home for Hazelrig: Tee It Up Fore Life Honoree Is All for Cancer Awareness
By Rubin E. Grant Chip Hazelrig’s life has been profoundly changed by cancer. Both of his parents died from cancer, as did both of his grandmothers. He’s had a brother and sister battle cancer. One of his daughters is a breast cancer survivor and he himself dealt with melanoma. So when he was asked about his family being honorees for the 2020 Tee It Up Fore Life golf … [Read more...]
Remy Fund Awards $55,000 to Local Animal Organizations
The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services celebrated its 10th anniversary this year by awarding $55,000 to 10 organizations. Since 2011, the Remy Fund has provided $400,000 in grants to companion animal nonprofits that serve Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount and Walker counties. “Especially in this challenging time, our Remy Fund grants provide much needed support to … [Read more...]
Cumberland to Serve Vets With New Law School Clinic
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law has launched the first full-service law school clinic in Alabama for veterans. The Cumberland Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic, dubbed C-Vets, provides free legal assistance to veterans and their families in an eight-county area of North Central Alabama. Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Cullman, Etowah, Jefferson, Shelby and Walker … [Read more...]
Bundles of Hope Seeks to Collect 350,000 Diapers for Families in Need
Bundles of Hope has a goal. It’s trying to collect at least 350,000 diapers during its sixth annual Stuff the Bus event, set for Sept. 18-27. According to officials with Bundles of Hope, a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, diapers are an expensive necessity, and 1 in 3 families struggles to provide enough to keep their baby properly clean and dry. “During the … [Read more...]