By Rubin E. Grant Seth Sargent exposed his sons, Gordon and Thomas, to as many sporting activities as possible when they were younger. He didn’t want them to become golfers just because he was a golfer, one of the top amateurs in Alabama. But when Gordon was 9 years old, Sargent entered him in the Future Masters tournament in Dothan. Gordon was hooked. And now the Mountain … [Read more...]
Passing on a Family Tradition: Smith’s Variety Owner Sells Store to Couple With Similar Approach
By Sam Prickett Smith’s Variety, the longtime Mountain Brook toy and gift shop, is under new management. But both former owner Jim Glazner and new owner Brad Simpson maintain that the store’s service-oriented approach to its customers and the community at large will remain the same. Smith’s Variety had been in Glazner’s family since his parents, Lit and Mary Anne, bought the … [Read more...]
Feed the Need: Community Foodbank of Central Alabama Rises to the Occasion as Need Increases
By Emily Williams Hunger was here in Alabama before the coronavirus pandemic. In 2019, research conducted by the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama showed that more than 232,000 children, seniors, veterans and neighbors in Central Alabama are food insecure. When it comes to buying food, many clients stated that they had to choose between buying enough food for their … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Using Your Noodle
Just a guess here, but I’d wager that when you made those masked April emergency runs to the grocery store, you weren’t looking for low-fat ice cream or pizza with cauliflower crust. Let’s face it: no one, not even the healthiest health nut among us, wanted to open his self-isolating refrigerator to find plain yogurt and beet juice. Nope, if ever there was a time for comfort … [Read more...]
‘A Life-changing Experience’: Ted’s Restaurant Finds Gratification in Providing Meals for Heroes
By Rubin E. Grant The owners of Ted’s Restaurant on Southside were more than a little distraught when they received the order that they could serve only curbside meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. But for nearly a month, they have found a rewarding way to keep their wits about them while continuing to serve food. “We have been fortunate to take part in UAB Meals for … [Read more...]