By Rubin E. Grant Chris Biggins is no ordinary two-sport athlete. He has battled cerebral palsy, a permanent movement disorder, since he was practically a baby. “My family found out when I was 1 or 2,” Biggins said. “My development was slow and they figured something was wrong. “I’ve had to have several surgeries, physical therapy and a treatment plan so I can function in … [Read more...]
Finding Nemo: The College Years
By Sue Murphy Sequels are risky. People will invariably say that one issue was better than the other, and truth be told, there isn’t that much more to be said. Still, I’d like to make a case for filming “Finding Nemo: The College Years.” If you recall, our friend Nemo had a rough start. His mom was eaten by something dark and scary (so very Disney), leaving him the only child … [Read more...]
A Fall Favorite: This Year’s Antiques at the Gardens to Honor Emily and Bill Bowron
Emily and Bill Bowron, longtime supporters of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, are being celebrated this year as the 2019 Antiques at the Gardens honorees. Emily, a Savannah native, is a past co-chair of the annual event, a member of the antiques advisory board and a member of the board of directors of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens.Bill, a native of … [Read more...]
Great Expectations: Hoover’s RC3 Opening With Almost Double the Students Projected
By Emily Williams Hoover City Schools’ new career training school is set to open next month with almost twice as many students as originally expected. The Riverchase Career Connection Center has enrolled approximately 750 students so far and has a waiting list, according to Ron Dodson, director of the new school. “Our goal, which I was told by the state we would never reach, … [Read more...]
Sharing Hope: Star Violist to Perform at United Ability Event Honoring Ed Robinson
By June Mathews When Alison Berman became the chief development officer of United Ability in 2015, she discovered the 67-year-old agency was lacking a signature event and set out to change that. “We wanted to do something different,” she said, “so three years ago, we chose to do a theater-style event where people could be entertained yet learn about the organization and … [Read more...]