By Emily Williams It looks a bit like an oversized birdhouse, a bright red and blue book-sharing hub on Clermont Drive in Homewood. What’s perhaps more eye-catching than its color is the large black lettering along each side that announces “Antiracist Little Library.” On Aug. 27, the Berthiaume family awoke to find that their little library out in the front yard had been … [Read more...]
Sunset Celebration: BBG’s Birmingham Blooms Will Be a Special Night for Supporters
By Donna CorneliusIn past years, Antiques at the Gardens has been one of the most anticipated annual events at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The multi-day autumn extravaganza has featured antiques dealers, artists and artisans, designers, speakers, authors, and tastemakers – and it’s typically drawn a crowd of people eager to buy, learn and be entertained. Current … [Read more...]
Homewood Charmer: Birmingham Home & Garden Showhouse Set for Tours in November
This year’s Birmingham Home & Garden magazine Inspiration Home will be open to visitors from Nov. 5 to Nov. 29. The Southern cottage built on Firefighter Lane in Homewood has five bedrooms, 4½ baths, two fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, an open concept dining room and kitchen, a private courtyard with a fireplace, and a three-car garage with a guest suite above, according to … [Read more...]
Lest We Forget: 2020 Patriot Day Speaker Urges People to Tell Their Stories of 9/11
By Emily Williams Unity was the theme as retired Lt. Col. Ginger Branson spoke at the city of Hoover’s annual Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony. She spoke of moments in history that were unforgettable and united everyone in the country regardless of their differing beliefs. As she spoke, a masked crowd sat in chairs spaced out across a section of the Finley Center. Branson, … [Read more...]
Sense of Urgency: Waugh Not Taking Anything for Granted on the Football Field
By Rubin E. Grant Briarwood Christian senior Tyler Waugh has discovered he should expect the unexpected during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the spring, Waugh witnessed his junior baseball season with the Lions cut short when schools closed because of the deadly virus. This summer, Waugh dealt with the uncertainty surrounding his senior football season because of the lingering … [Read more...]