By Donna Cornelius A Birmingham cooking competition that’s traditionally a hot ticket is turning up the temperature this year. Iron City Chef: BBQ Edition will pit Birmingham-based grill-centric teams against each other. The event, hosted by the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club, is set for 6 p.m. July 23 at Jefferson State Community College’s Culinary and Hospitality Institute, at … [Read more...]
Olympic Calling: Trinity Pastor to Counsel U.S. Athletes in Rio
By Lee Davis In his many years as a youth pastor, David Thompson has counseled countless young people about virtually every question imaginable. Later this month, Thompson, who works at Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood, will take his counseling skills to a new world. He will be serving as an athlete service coordinator for Team USA in the 2016 Olympic games in Rio … [Read more...]
Michael’s Song: Johnson Continuing Family Golf Legacy
By Lee Davis When Michael Johnson picked up his diploma at Auburn University last month, a strong case could be made that he was one of the finest players the Tiger golf program had ever produced. Johnson earned All-American and All-Southeastern Conference honors in his senior season. He was a semi-finalist for the prestigious Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus Awards and holds … [Read more...]
Hot Child in the City: Nick Dunlap Fires 59 at Highland, Humbles Other Courses
By Lee DavisSometimes golfers get on hot streaks that make them virtually unstoppable. In 1971, Lee Trevino swept the U.S., British and Canadian Opens in a matter of weeks. In 2000-2001, Tiger Woods owned the championships of all four major tournaments at the same time. Nick Dunlap may not be as experienced as Trevino or Woods, but he’s been on a special roll of his … [Read more...]
After the Bell: Edgewood Elementary Principal Celebrates 36-year Career in Homewood
By Emily Williams A crowd boasting members of the Homewood City Schools family filled BridgeStreet Gallery on June 25 to celebrate the career of Edgewood Elementary School Principal Dr. Patricia Simpson, who is soon to spend her first fall in 36 years outside of school doors. The party was coordinated by Simpson’s husband and, while Simpson said it was a packed house, one … [Read more...]