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Les Dames d’Escoffier closes in on a quarter million dollars of giving

June 13, 2025

With their most recent round of grants and scholarships, the Birmingham chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International has given nearly a quarter of a million dollars to women across the state of Alabama pursuing culinary- related careers. At an awards ceremony on May 18, 2025, the chapter awarded a record $47,000.Les Dames Escoffier’s literal translation means the ladies … [Read more...]

‘It’s The Season to Get Healthy’

June 9, 2025

Hello! This is Chris Swicord DMD your local Dentist, located in Homewood at Smile Craft Cosmetic and Family Dentistry!It’s the Season to get healthy, and I’d like to share some life changing tips for your oral health. Did you know? That it isn’t just sugar that causes cavities. Sugary drinks and sugary foods leave sugar on your teeth. Bacteria stick to the … [Read more...]

Megan Montgomery Foundation 3rd Annual Golf Outing 

June 5, 2025

The Megan Montgomery Foundation is hosting its 3nd annual Golf Outing at Greystone Founders Golf Course, Shelby County, on Monday June 9, 2024 Net proceeds will benefit Megan’s Foundation to prevent relationship violence BEFORE it starts. The Foundation has distributed a cumulative total of $280,000 to schools and nonprofits for healthy relationship education programs. … [Read more...]

Another record for Kerr

June 2, 2025

Mountain Brook senior Annie Kerr earned gold in the Class 6A girls pole vault, clearing 13 feet, 6 inches to break the record (13-04) she set in the 2024 meet. Kerr also set the 6A indoor state record (13-01) in February.The Spartans girls won the 4x800 relay in 9:29.41 and finished second in the 4x400 in 3:59.40. The boys won the 4x800 in 7:59.12.Mountain Brook senior … [Read more...]

Patriots Add Outdoor Track Crown to Indoor Title

June 2, 2025

By Rubin E. GrantThe Homewood Patriots could lay claim to having the top boys track and field team in the state for the 2024-25 school year.Homewood is the only school to sweep the boys indoor and outdoor state track championships this year. The Patriots captured the Class 6A outdoor title May 1-3 during the 101st AHSAA State Track and Field Championships at Gulf Shores … [Read more...]

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