An induction ceremony celebrating the lives of the late Albert Preston Brewer and the late Harry Blackwell Brock Jr. was held Sept. 17 at The Club as both men were added to the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame. The ceremony was co-hosted by the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame and the Women’s Committee of 100 for Birmingham. A prelude was provided by Women’s Committee music chair … [Read more...]
A Night to Remember: Southern Soiree Supports Women Finding Their Places in the Food Business
By Donna Cornelius Southern Soiree, an annual sunset dinner hosted by the Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s Birmingham chapter, packs a lot of food and fun into one night. But the effects of the event last long after it’s over. LDEI uses proceeds from the Southern Soiree – set this year for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 – to extend a helping hand to culinary students and … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Tour de Force
By Sue Murphy Well, I did it. I finally went on my bus tour of France, and it was wonderful. We visited three chateaus, four castles and a palace, and I think there is a difference between the last two, but truthfully, I can’t remember what it is. Our tour director, Jean-Roch, told us so many interesting facts as we motored through the beautiful countryside that I should … [Read more...]
Black Belt Community Foundation to Honor Dr. Ed Partridge for Leadership in Fight Against Cancer
For years, Dr. Ed. Partridge, the former director of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB, worked not just against cancer itself, but against the disparities in cancer treatment. Now the Black Belt Community Foundation is honoring him as the Black Belt Legacy Award recipient for 2019. The award will be presented during the Black Belt Legacy Dinner and fundraiser, … [Read more...]
Derzis Gets Firsthand Look at Drug Trade in Mexico
By Rubin E. GrantHoover Police Chief Nick Derzis went to Mexico last month, but it was no vacation.On Sept. 11, Derzis accompanied a delegation of 12 law enforcement leaders from across Alabama on a 72-hour covert trip to Mexico to get a firsthand look at the drug trade.The delegation was briefed in Mexico City at the highest levels and visited the State of Sinaloa, … [Read more...]