By William C. Singleton III The Hoover City Schools’ new rezoning plan isn’t perfect, but it does try to balance the interests of multiple stakeholders with the current and future needs of the school district, school Superintendent Kathy Murphy said. The city school board earlier this month approved the controversial plan, which would send nearly 2,300 students to new Hoover … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek: Decorators’ ShowHouse Will Host Preview Party
By Donna Cornelius The 2016 Decorators’ ShowHouse officially opens April 9. But those who just can’t wait to see the house can do so at a special event two days earlier. ShowHouse Chairmen Cheree Carlton, Nancy Morrow and Shirley Brown are hosting a Sneak Peek party at 6:30 p.m. April 7. The event is at the Mountain Brook house that was the home of Katherine and Bill … [Read more...]
Going to the Dogs: Internet Sensation Will Be Honorary Runner at Steeple2Steeple
By Sarah KuperWhen the hound dog "Ludivine" makes a special appearance at the second annual Steeple2Steeple run, it won't be her first road race. The dog gained internet stardom when she accidentally ran a half marathon in Elkmont. Typically described as a lazy dog, Ludivine went out to do her business one morning and, unbeknownst to her owner, April Hamlin, ended up … [Read more...]
Wood-Chapman
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wallace Wood of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Lassiter Wood, to Andrew Ross Chapman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ross Chapman of Birmingham. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Lt. Col. Ret. and Mrs. Claude Cecil Anderson of Gulfport, Mississippi, and the late Mrs. Dorothy Agerton Wood and Mrs. Ruth Maddux Wood and … [Read more...]
Andrews-Terry
Ashley Dawn Andrews and Andrew Michael Terry were married May 30 at Cherry Log Event Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. The ceremony was officiated by Bradley C. Thomas. A reception followed at Cherry Log Event Center. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Andrews of Homewood. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Terry of Florence. Given in … [Read more...]