By June Mathews Photos by Jordan WaldSome say the cobbler trade is declining. But anyone watching the comings and goings at Cahaba Heights Shoe Repair on a recent Tuesday would find that hard to believe. The unassuming storefront in the heart of the Heights was abuzz with customers picking up or dropping off an assortment of shoes, belts and handbags, either newly … [Read more...]
The David DiPiazza Era Begins For Vestavia Hills Soccer
By Loyd McIntoshDavid DiPiazza wins. Google him. And now, Vestavia Hills has him.One of the most successful soccer coaches in Alabama history, DiPiazza was named head coach of the Vestavia Hills Rebels boys soccer team last summer. His arrival comes after spending six seasons at Oak Mountain High School, where he won a state title in 2024—his sixth overall—and … [Read more...]
The Day the Water Came: Life-Saving Work in Tanzania
By Kellie McIntyreClean water is something most of us take for granted. In fact, according to U.S News & World Report, Alabama’s drinking water quality ranks number four in the nation. Our clean water is so abundant that in addition to cooking and personal hygiene, we also use it to water our lawns and wash our cars. Such use of a life-sustaining … [Read more...]
Plenty for Everyone: Dyron’s Lowcountry welcomes every guest to the table with hospitality and delicious food.
By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Jordan WaldDyron Powell never planned on becoming a restaurateur. A Cullman native, Dyron had a successful business building steel boat docks on Smith Lake. But he and his wife Sonya loved food—so much so that they attended the weekend culinary program at Culinard, with Dyron doing cuisine and Sonya focusing on pastry. “We just love … [Read more...]
The Art of Rock & Roll: Craig Legg’s exhibit is one for the books.
By Brent ThompsonCraig Legg discovered a need, and he decided to fill it. The Birmingham-based artist recognized that there was a missing piece in the documentation of Birmingham’s storied rock and roll history. “A book (Magic City Nights) had been written about the history of rock and roll in Birmingham, but it had zero photographs,” he says, sitting among his … [Read more...]