By Felix M. Drennen III Photos by Jordan waldBeginningsCross Creek Park was developed in the mid-1970s as part of the Cherokee Bend area of Mountain Brook. The concept was new for its time: homes built close together with shared green space and common maintenance responsibilities.Cherokee Bend’s development had only begun a decade earlier after the … [Read more...]
The Psychiatrist: Kyle Echols explores what it means to work with the mind.
By Lee Hurley Photo by Jordan WaldKyle Echols is a well-known and well-regarded psychiatrist who has been practicing in Birmingham for 35 years. For those of us who think too much, it’s interesting to peek into the life of someone who has spent his career trying to decipher and adjust the mind’s arcane trajectory. There isn’t a simple explanation for Echols’ … [Read more...]
Leaving One’s Comfort Zone: Homewood’s Davis Bunn strengthens literacy in The Gambia.
By Angelita FallerIn the summer of 2025, Homewood native Davis Bunn traveled to Serrekunda, The Gambia, to help grow funding opportunities for a nonprofit that is expanding reading access to children in The Gambia, Africa.Serving as a research assistant with The Unique Foundation, Bunn spent two months on the ground developing expansion strategies for the … [Read more...]
The Rotary Club of Shades Valley Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients
The Rotary Club of Shades Valley announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards at a luncheon on May 4, at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The scholarships recognize outstanding high school seniors for their academic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Each of the nine students will receive a $10,000 award (for a total of $90,000 for the … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Beautification Board Presents Vestavia Belles
The Vestavia Hills Beautification Board recently hosted the 47th annual Vestavia Belles Presentation at the Vestavia Civic Center, celebrating a new class of young women dedicated to community service.The Vestavia Belles, a community service organization comprised of high school-aged young women who serve as junior hostesses for the City of Vestavia Hills, … [Read more...]