The 2019 Real Men Wear Pink Kickoff party on Jan. 31 featured an introduction of the “2019 Real Men,” hand- selected business leaders, that give a leadership role in the fight against breast cancer. The event included hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, live music and a bourbon auction. Special entertainment was provided by The Hams. Photos by Jordan Wald. … [Read more...]
ASHOF Starr-Sullivan Award to Recognize Former College Quarterbacks
by Rubin GrantTwo of the state’s legendary quarterbacks will be linked forever thanks to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.The ASHOF recently announced the creation of a new award to be named for Bart Starr and Pat Sullivan.The Starr-Sullivan Achievement Award will recognize a former collegiate quarterback who exhibits exemplary character, integrity and leadership … [Read more...]
Gone But Not Forgotten: Eddie Aldridge Honored at Hydrangea Society Meeting
Eddie Aldridge, the creator of Aldridge Gardens and the man who patented the "snowflake" hydrangea, passed away Nov. 25 at 85 years old. During this month's Hydrangea Society meeting, people shared stories about the man whom everyone called Snowflake.Karen Mitchell, society president, recalled a time she was selling garden tour tickets in the Bed Bath and Beyond parking … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook’s Trendon Watford State Rebound Leader
When the Spartans basketball team defeated Hewitt-Trussville 63-39 on Jan. 5, Mountain Brook's Tendon Watford's last rebound of the night made him the AHSAA all-time rebound leader.Watford, a 6-foot-9 senior, had 1,821 rebounds following that win, and he added another 12 rebounds in thee Spartans' win over Memphis East to give him 1,833 rebounds for the season. He also has … [Read more...]
Big Spoon Creamery Gears Up For Grand Opening of Homewood Location
The Homewood location for Big Spoon Creamery will have its grand opening on Fri., Feb. 1 at noon. The creamery is at 929 Oxmoor Road.As we previously reported, owners Ryan and Geri-Martha O'Hara will continue making the ice cream at the Avondale location. The Homewood location will have the same menu as the shop in Avondale, with the exception of each shop's exclusive … [Read more...]