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The Jeweler & the Painter: Two artists presenting their work at the Magic City Art Connection

April 22, 2025

Edina Shrestha, JewelerBy Lee HurleyEdina Shrestha, whose jewelry will be on display at the 42nd Magic City Art Connection, designs jewelry that reflects her spirituality and is fueled by frequent visits to her home in Katmandu, Nepal. Edina meditates, practices yoga, and connects her art with the chakras—energy centers located along the spine that are believed to … [Read more...]

Back In The Swing: Ansley Cox returns to Vestavia Hills’ Girls Tennis Team

April 22, 2025

By Rubin E. Grant  Photos by Jason DingWith several talented players returning from their 2024 AHSAA Class 7A state championship team, the Vestavia Hills girls tennis team didn’t need another skillful player in their quest for a repeat.But they got one anyway.Senior Ansley Cox decided to rejoin the team after not playing for the Rebels the past two years. … [Read more...]

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month

April 22, 2025

 This is the time for everyone to learn about the symptoms of Esophageal Cancer. This type of cancer begins in the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach, and helps move food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.In the last 40 years, instances of Esophageal Cancer have risen 700 percent. A cancer that was once associated with … [Read more...]

Hope for Autumn Foundation: Eat Crawfish, Give Hope

April 22, 2025

By Tally Reynolds Dettling  Photos by Jordan Wald, summer baker and courtesy the Hope for Autumn Foundation A mother, compassionate neighbors, a child battling cancer, a Crawfish Boil, a children’s book, and a mural—these are the roots of the Hope for Autumn Foundation.Amanda Knerr, founder and Executive Director of the Hope for Autumn Foundation, … [Read more...]

A Resort-Style Ideal Home

April 22, 2025

By Madoline Markham KoonceTwo putting greens. A peninsula that extends onto a lake. A pool with tanning ledges and a bar. More than 6,500 square feet of interior space. It all sounds like a resort design, but in fact it’s a home–the 2025 Parade of Homes Ideal Home.Touring its colossal primarily stone-exterior is sure to feel like a vacation too. Located on a private … [Read more...]

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