By Sam Prickett Levy’s at Gus Mayer, which opened at the Summit earlier this month, aims to bring “fashionable, funky and functional” jewelry to the Over the Mountain community. But it also marks a first collaboration between two longtime Birmingham-area businesses: Gus Mayer and Levy’s Fine Jewelry, which have operated in the Birmingham area since 1900 and 1922, … [Read more...]
Save the Alabama: Pandemic Threatens to Close Birmingham’s Historical Theaters
By Emily Williams When picturing the landmarks that are most recognizably “Birmingham,” places such as Vulcan, Sloss Furnaces or even recent additions such as the Magic City sign on the Rotary Trail come to mind. A highlight of all things Birmingham is the Alabama Theatre, founded in 1927, lost in the decline of downtown and the arrival of multiplexes, and resurrected in … [Read more...]
Samford Ranked Second in the Nation for Student Engagement by The Wall Street Journal
Samford University students were ranked second nationally on the list of most engaged college students, according to the 2021 college rankings recently published by The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education. The university ranked third last year in the same category. Samford also ranked 183rd overall in the Times Higher Education Student … [Read more...]
Lest We Forget: 2020 Patriot Day Speaker Urges People to Tell Their Stories of 9/11
By Emily Williams Unity was the theme as retired Lt. Col. Ginger Branson spoke at the city of Hoover’s annual Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony. She spoke of moments in history that were unforgettable and united everyone in the country regardless of their differing beliefs. As she spoke, a masked crowd sat in chairs spaced out across a section of the Finley Center. Branson, … [Read more...]
Remy Fund Awards $55,000 to Local Animal Organizations
The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services celebrated its 10th anniversary this year by awarding $55,000 to 10 organizations. Since 2011, the Remy Fund has provided $400,000 in grants to companion animal nonprofits that serve Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount and Walker counties. “Especially in this challenging time, our Remy Fund grants provide much needed support to … [Read more...]