Allene and Foots Parnell lost their 22-year-old daughter, Carleton, to cancer in 2002, but instead of giving up, they devoted their energy to improving cancer research and care. Foots spearheaded a $15 million campaign to establish the Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also served as president of the advisory board … [Read more...]
Answering the Call: Vestavia Woman Paints and Hands Out Cards That Encourage Kindness
By June MathewsWhen a college friend calls from a two-hour drive away and says, “I’m in the emergency room. My cancer’s come back,” how do you respond?If you’re Jennifer Hallman, you say, “I’m on my way,” and begin gathering items that might be useful under the circumstances: a soft blanket, fuzzy socks, essential oils. But she felt like something was missing.“My … [Read more...]
Anchors Aweigh: Hoover Couple Have Adventure of a Lifetime Completing America’s Great Loop
By Rubin E. GrantStan and Barbara Nelson are in their 70s, but the Hoover couple didn’t let a little thing like age prevent them from completing an eight-month, 6,000-mile waterway adventure.Stan Nelson’s longtime friend Jim Hughes, who lives in Chattanooga, had brought the idea of doing America’s Great Loop to their attention three years ago. Boaters doing the … [Read more...]
Former Captain Takes the Reigns as Vestavia Hills Police Chief
A former captain in the Vestavia Hills Police Department has been elevated to chief of police following the unexpected passing of former Chief Danny P. Rary earlier this year. Chief Shane Ware took on the office in late November, after being appointed by City Manager Jeff Downes. “This is a dream-of-a-lifetime opportunity, and I am both humbled and honored to … [Read more...]
The Long View: Mountain Brook Chamber Will Celebrate the City, Supporters During Annual Luncheon
Awards for Mountain Brook supporters and a celebration of the city will be on the agenda when the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce hosts its 2024 Annual Luncheon, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m.The chamber will be naming Nimrod Long, a landscape designer, as the Jemison Visionary Award winner. The O’Neal Library will present the Tynes Award to the Mountain Brook Fire Department, and … [Read more...]