By Emily Williams When Elizabeth Grady joined the Southern Museum of Flight staff in 2012, a small plaque tucked away in her new office space caught her eye. It mentioned Mary Alice Beatty, who, Grady would learn, created the museum 50 years ago. But the museum was not paying homage to the early aviatrix who founded it. “There was no mention of this woman besides this tiny … [Read more...]
Early Warnings: Patriots Survive Scare, Bucs, Jags, Spartans Win
By Lee Davis If the event planners for the Milo’s Breakfast Kickoff Classic at Samford University were looking for a compelling inaugural game, Homewood and Pelham were happy to oblige. The Patriots overcame a 14-0 deficit late in the third quarter to pull out a 21-14 victory at Seibert Stadium on Thursday night. Senior running back Chestin Jones provided the spark with three … [Read more...]
The Cutting Edge: Birmingham Fashion Week Showcases Local and National Talent
By Emily Williams Six years have passed since childhood friends Heidi Elnora and Jeana Lee Thompson celebrated their first Birmingham Fashion Week and, according to Thompson, those years of experience haven’t lightened the workload. “Every year has been amazing, but as it’s grown it has become more and more difficult to organize,” Thompson said. “Here at year number six we’re … [Read more...]
Going Strong: Samford Celebrates 175th Anniversary and Expands into the Future
By Emily WilliamsAs freshmen arrive on campus Aug. 26 and start classes Aug. 29, Samford University President Andrew Westmoreland said that he has more to be proud of this year than any of his 10 previous first days of school. The university is entering its 175th year with the largest freshman class in its history and two new buildings for the College of Health … [Read more...]
Over the Mountain Retailers Nominated for State Award
By Sarah Kuper The Alabama Retail Association has announced that two Mountain Brook businesses are finalists for the Alabama Retailer of the Year award. Marguerite’s Conceits, a linens and gift shop in Mountain Brook Village, and Once Upon a Time, a “Southern baby” boutique with locations in Crestline Village and Homewood, are in the running along with a dozen other … [Read more...]