By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.The PlayStation Fiesta Bowl was a rollercoaster for JoyceMarie Turner and her son Nolan, a junior safety for the Clemson Tigers.Early in the fourth quarter of the NCAA football semifinal playoff game at Sun Devil Stadium, Turner was beaten on a 23-yard touchdown pass for Ohio State as the Buckeyes took a 23-21 fourth-quarter lead.“Oh my gosh. … [Read more...]
Minimize to the Max: Embridge Homes Embraces the “Jewel Box” Trend, Offering Luxury-Living in Smaller Spaces
By Emily WilliamsDownsizing to a smaller home no longer means downgrading your lifestyle to fit in a smaller space. With the “jewel box” house trend taking over, buying a smaller home in a new community often includes an upgrade.The trend toward smaller houses with quality materials and detailing along with custom built-ins has been growing steadily for more than a … [Read more...]
Save the Salamanders and Shades Creek: Festival Marks the Annual Migration of the Elusive Salamander
By Sam PrickettNature lovers of all ages will gather at Shades Valley Community Church on Saturday for the annual Salamander Festival, an event that mixes arts and crafts, music and education in an effort to raise awareness of Homewood’s ecological diversity. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Shades Creek, an organization dedicated to the protection and … [Read more...]
Spread the Word: Jazz Cat Ball Raises Money and Awareness for Pet Shelter
By Emily WilliamsFor as long as Janet Lusco can remember, she has been passionate about animals. Throughout her childhood, Lusco was known to bring home the occasional injured animal she stumbled upon. If it was reasonable to have 15 dogs living in her Homewood house, she would; but her cat, Callie, doesn’t want much company beyond her … [Read more...]
Hoover Adds to Its Influence With Work on Economic Development, Focus on Roads and Developments, Mayor Says
By Sam Prickett Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato delivered his 2020 State of the City address to the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 16, recapping what he called an “extremely busy” 2019 that he said established the city as “a model for our state and for our country.”Brocato’s speech highlighted the city’s “growing and diverse economy” that managed to attract a … [Read more...]