By William C. Singleton IIINew Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato had his eye on the top spot in city government even while he served as the city’s operations fire chief and fire marshal.“I always knew I wanted to run for the mayor of Hoover,” he said. “I felt like I was an ambassador for Hoover, but I was in the Fire Department. I love telling people about our city and all the … [Read more...]
Shining out of Darkness: Story Painter Offers Hope and Happiness Through Art
By June MathewsAs a youngster, Amy Grimes would look at picture books for hours, soaking in the artistry of the illustrations and dreaming of the day when she, too, might share stories through art.Now that she’s a grownup and her dreams have become reality, she uses those very same books as sources of inspiration.“I still have them,” she said, “and I keep them open … [Read more...]
Never Too Young: Two MBHS Students Take the Main Stage at Inaugural TED-Ed Event
By Emily WilliamsWhen the global idea-sharing non-profit TED created an opportunity for schools to form clubs three years ago, Mountain Brook Junior High teachers Andrew Cotten and Suzan Brandt got to work recruiting students.The clubs were so successful that the organization created an entire youth and education initiative for school clubs called, TED-Ed.Two of the … [Read more...]
Marathon Toil: Goodman Tops Alabamians at New York Marathon
By Lee DavisThere was a time when John Mark Goodman absolutely hated running.As a young teenager in the Vestavia Hills school system, he participated in cross-country until deciding that enough was enough.“I reached the point where I didn’t like running at all,” he recalled. “So I gave it up to play basketball.”What a difference the years have made.Now a … [Read more...]
Viral Award: UAB Doctor Recognized for Work in Childhood Infectious Diseases
UAB’s Dr. David Kimberlin has been recognized with the 2016 Medical Award of Excellence from Ronald McDonald House Charities for his work in the treatment, control and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children.The award comes with a $100,000 grant, which will be given to Camp McDowell, according to a press release from the University of Alabama at … [Read more...]