By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Vestavia Hills native Bradley Metrock has a dream to bring a music festival back to Birmingham for Father’s Day weekend. After more than a year without consistent live music performances during the pandemic, Metrock is heading up the production of Euphonious, a three-day concert series to take place June 18-20 at the Birmingham Zoo. The word … [Read more...]
A Storied History: O’Neal Library to Honor Longtime Board Member and Volunteer Penny Page During MB Chamber Luncheon
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The O’Neal Library will honor its 2021 Tynes Award recipient, longtime volunteer and board member Penny Page, during the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce’s annual luncheon April 27. The luncheon also will honor this year’s Jemison Visionary Award Winner, former Mountain Brook Mayor Terry Oden, and the 2021 City of Mountain Brook Employee of the … [Read more...]
Shelby County Tornado Relief Efforts Underway, Donation Sites Include Oak Mountain and Briarwood High Schools
Relief efforts to support those affected by the tornadoes that swept through parts of Shelby County on March 25 are already well underway. This morning, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office released a statement asking that the public refrain from congregating in affected areas in order to allow emergency crews, search and rescue and all other first responders the ability to … [Read more...]
Hoover Mayor Says City Came Through Pandemic in Sound Shape, Predicts Better 2021
By Sam Prickett Mayor Frank Brocato delivered his annual State of the City address to the Hoover Chamber of Commerce on March 18, recapping the hardships of the previous year and promising a “much better” 2021. COVID-19, he said, “challenged us as we’d never imagined,” but also revealed “the strength of the community, its character and the kindness of our citizens.” He … [Read more...]
Surviving and Thriving: Library Celebrates 80th Birthday
Editor's note: Homewood Public Library Director Deborah Fout first joined the library's staff in 1985. By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Throughout March, community supporters have been sending birthday cards to the Homewood Public Library to celebrate its 80th birthday. The official anniversary of the library was March 24, but in light of health and safety restrictions, the … [Read more...]