By June Mathews Once upon a time, two 14-year-olds met at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, and as classmates will, they formed a friendship. She admired his artistry and intelligence. “I thought she was cute,” he said. The pair also had a lot in common. “The whole ASFA experience involves students being around peers that share the same goal of becoming the best they can … [Read more...]
A Story of Love: Local Storyteller Hydock to Perform Valentine Story for Hoover Service Club
By Emily Williams Throughout her childhood and into her post-graduate life, Dolores Hydock didn’t realize that storytelling could be a career. Nonetheless, she began what would become an acclaimed storytelling career at 5 years old, when she entered a local storytelling contest in her hometown of Reading, Pennsylvania. Despite being the only contestant in her age group, she … [Read more...]
The Sweet Life: Birmingham Candy Co. is a Start-Up Aiming to Become an Institution
By Donna Cornelius The owners of The Birmingham Candy Co. have a sweet story to tell. Cassie and Wayne Bolden met at a Halloween party in Savannah, Ga. – an event Cassie almost passed up. “I don’t really like Halloween and wouldn’t have gone to the party if my next-door neighbor hadn’t been having it,” she said. Cassie, a Spain Park High School graduate, was living in the … [Read more...]
Sweeps Month: Hoover Takes Boys and Girls Crown, Lady Patriots Claim Title
By Lee Davis While the weather outside the Birmingham Crossplex was cold during the Alabama High School Association indoor track meet last Saturday, the Hoover girls and boys teams were red hot. The Lady Bucs won their fourth consecutive Class 7A championship with 123 points. Mountain Brook finished in the runner-up spot with 78.5 points. In boys competition, Hoover scored … [Read more...]
Home Away From Home: Smile-A-Mile Rebrands and Expands With New Smile-A-Mile Place
By Emily Williams Birmingham’s Smile-A-Mile is entering 2017 with a new home and new branding to match. Formerly known as Camp Smile-A-Mile, the organization that began 32 years ago by providing a summer camp for children battling pediatric cancer, survivors and their families has grown to serve its participants year-round through support programs and activities. “Our … [Read more...]