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...]
Triple Play: Three-Time Champs Lead All-OTM Volleyball Team
By Lee Davis The third time was a charm for Mountain Brook in 2016, as the Lady Spartans won the state 7A volleyball championship. Of course, the first and second times were charms as well, as Mountain Brook also claimed the crown in 2014 and 2015. Three titles in a row? Some people might call that a dynasty. Whatever you call the winning streak, it’s an incredible run of … [Read more...]
A Focus on Prevention: Mountain Brook Couple Promote Heart Health as 30th Anniversary Heart Ball Honorees
By Sarah Kuper When Dr. Derrill Crowe was approached to be the 2017 Heart Ball honoree, he said he would do it, but only if his wife was an honoree as well. For the 30th anniversary of the event, which benefits the American Heart Association, organizers thought it was fitting to have Derrill and his wife, Cameron, as hosts and honorees. “So many people have poured into this … [Read more...]