By Rubin E. Grant Sonny DiChiara was somewhat awed at the outset of his freshman baseball season at Samford back in February. “The first few games were eye-opening,” DiChiara said. “I couldn’t believe I was playing Division I baseball.” The former Hoover first baseman struggled as he adjusted to college ball, but it didn’t last long. Once he figured things out, he put … [Read more...]
Every Picture Tells A Story: Modern Condo in the Sky Is Backdrop for Local DJs Antiques and Art Collection
Story by Lauren Helmer • Photos by Lee Walls You may not know her face, but you probably know her voice. Dru Cunningham Backensto is Birmingham Mountain Radio’s DJ host of the “Flipback Lunch,” which airs weekdays during her 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift, and the soon-to-launch “She Show,” featuring all female artists and dynamic local women as guests. Dru opened the doors to … [Read more...]
Mooney is Seeking the U.S. Senate With the Promise of Being a Constitutional Conservative
By Sam Prickett Arnold Mooney says he is running for U.S. Senate because he wants to put Alabama – and America – “back to where we need to be.” “This race is about the future,” he said. “I look around and I see a rising tide of socialism on the left, and I personally feel like, if we don’t do something to turn this ship around, we’re not going to leave our children and … [Read more...]
Eighteen High School Seniors to Compete in Upcoming DYW of Jefferson County
The Distinguished Young Women Program of Jefferson County (formerly known as Junior Miss) will be held July 19 and July 20 at the Vestavia Hills High School Auditorium. Eighteen high school senior girls, representing 11 high schools from across Jefferson County will compete for cash-tuition and college granted scholarships and the opportunity to represent Jefferson County … [Read more...]
Zoo Welcomes Gadze and Luti, Two New Male Elephants
Birmingham Zoo has two new additions to its Trails of Africa, Gadze and Luti, two young male African elephants. Guests were able to get a sneak preview of the elephants on July 3 as the bulls took their first looks at their new enclosure. The elephants arrived at the zoo in late June and have been living in their behind-the-scenes area while they acclimated to the conditions … [Read more...]
