By Ingrid Howard Twenty-two Jefferson County mayors signed a pledge this month to work together to foster economic development rather than competing against each other for businesses. Mayors for Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook joined 18 other mayors in the new pact to stop poaching businesses from each other and, instead, put their efforts toward pursuing … [Read more...]
Waggoner ‘Totally Surprised’ with Distinguished Sportsman Honor
By Rubin E. Grant James Thomas “Jabo” Waggoner has a lengthy association with the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, but he never imagined a day when he would be recognized by it. On April 27, Waggoner will be honored as the 2019 Distinguished Alabama Sportsman at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 51st annual induction banquet and ceremony in the Birmingham Ballroom at the Sheraton … [Read more...]
Tee It Up Fore Life Golf Event Features Final Four Coach
Auburn University mens basketball coach Bruce Pearl has been named honoree for this year’s Tee It Up Fore Life. The American Cancer Society event is presented by Medical Properties Trust and will be June 10 at Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills. “We are extremely excited that coach Pearl will serve as the honoree for this year’s Tee It Up Fore Life event,” said Winston … [Read more...]
Mission Xplore: Mountain Brook Rolls Out New Social Media Challenge to Highlight Local Businesses
The city of Mountain Brook and the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce kicked off a new challenge for local residents and visitors, #XploreMB, on April 4 at Otey’s Tavern. Inspired by the success of the city’s 2018 Restaurant Trail, Mayor Stewart Welch was inspired to create #XploreMB contest to support Mountain Brook businesses. To participate, take photos at any Mountain … [Read more...]
St. Elias Gears Up for Food Festival
By Ingrid Howard St. Elias Maronite Church will host its 21st annual Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival on April 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event will feature thousands of plates of food served and delivered, hourly church tours, traditional dance performances by the youth of the parish, live music and a silent auction. On April 27, there will also be a 5K run at 8 … [Read more...]