By Sarah Kuper Any parent or school administrator knows that one way to get teenagers to sit up and pay attention is to offer free fast food. At least, that is what leaders at Alabama Possible are hoping will motivate Birmingham high school students to think about their future. Alabama Possible's "Cash for College" program is partnering with Taco Bell to give away free meals … [Read more...]
Copper-McDaniel
Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Copper of Hoover announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine "Katie" Jane Copper, to John Alan McDaniel, son of Mr. James W. McDaniel of Vestavia Hills and Ms. Kim McDaniel of Santa Monica, California. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ms. Jane J. Larson of Pelham and the late Lt. Col. Richard E. Larson of Indianapolis and the late Mr. and … [Read more...]
Fash-Cowart
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bostwick Fash Jr. of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Bostwick Fash, to Justin Davis Cowart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Felton Cowart of Atlanta. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Claude Edward Wood Jr. of Birmingham and the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bostwick Fash Sr. of Montgomery. Miss Fash is a … [Read more...]
Johnson-Hanns
Corrie Collins Johnson and Charles Gregory Hanns were married Nov. 8, 2014, at the Lucille Ryals Thompson Colonial Chapel at American Village in Montevallo. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor James Keith Lindsey and Pastor Samuel Jake McCall Sr. A reception followed at The Barn at American Village. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Alan Johnson of Birmingham. … [Read more...]
Saying Goodbye to Chief Zeke: Mountain Brook Fire Chief Retires After 22 Years
By Sarah KuperRobert Ezekiel, known as "Chief Zeke," has been the fire chief in Mountain Brook for 22 years. Now, he said, it is time to say, "Job done. Mission accomplished." Chief Zeke will be retiring at the end of the month from the job he said came as close to a dream job as could be had. He came to Mountain Brook after working with the Birmingham Fire Department … [Read more...]