By Barry Wise Smith Photo by Jordan WaldWhen Dr. Todd Freeman, superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools (VHCS), headed to the School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA) conference in Orange Beach this summer, he already felt like a winner. Selected by his peers to represent his district as a nominee for superintendent of the year, Freeman was humbled by the … [Read more...]
Etiquette for All Seasons: Amy Rainer helps children develop leadership skills through etiquette, respect and kindness.
By Cathy DeLozierWhat do Birmingham-area children, participants on the reality television show The Bachelor and the governor of Arkansas all have in common? They’ve participated in etiquette classes taught by Amy Rainer. A former Crestline Elementary school teacher, Amy helps children develop leadership skills through etiquette, respect and kindness. She and her … [Read more...]
Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ is Giving Back to Schools All Summer
Eat good and give back for brighter futures the whole summer of June, July and August with Rodney Scott’s BBQ. For every pork, chicken, brisket or turkey sandwich sold at Rodney Scott’s BBQ in Homewood, $1 goes straight to the Homewood City Schools Foundation and Rodney Scott’s BBQ in Trussville, $1 goest straight back to the Trussville City Schools Foundation.“We are … [Read more...]
Eagle Scout James Inscoe Creates a Trail Map for the LJCC
James Inscoe achieved the rare Eagle Scout designation in June and to achieve that distinction, all Eagle Scout candidates take on a project that leaves an area better than they found it. Inscoe’s Eagle project involved installing a new map at the LJCC trailhead plus other wayfaring signs along The J’s extensive network of trails. A rising senior at Mountain Brook High School, … [Read more...]
Rachael Dollins To Lead Homewood Rotary Club
Rachael Dollins has been elected president of Homewood Rotary for 2025-2026. Dollins, an attorney in private practice who specializes in estate planning and small business development, has served in various Homewood Rotary roles since 2019. Other newly-elected officers are Crystal Lee, president-elect; Kathryn Henry, president-elect nominee; Bara Lamon, … [Read more...]