By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhat was forecasted to be a light dusting of snow last week turned into a scene of crippling chaos as a rare winter storm left Over the Mountain residents stranded in their cars, at schools or anywhere they could find shelter.And while the severity of the storm stunned everyone--including meteorologists--Over the Mountain city officials … [Read more...]
Chamber Honors, Remembers Katherine McTyeire
The life and work of a pioneering Mountain Brook businesswoman were honored last month at the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual luncheon.Family members of the late Katherine McTyeire were on hand at the January event to accept the Robert S. Jemison Visionary Award on her behalf.The Jemison Award is given by the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce each … [Read more...]
ALDOT to Add Turn Lanes at Alabama 119, U.S. 280
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe Alabama Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to add turn lanes on the north and south sides of Alabama 119 at the intersection of U.S. 280.Brian Davis, an ALDOT engineer in the Birmingham division, said the transportation department is ready to bid out the project for construction, a process that … [Read more...]
Homewood Names Employees of the Year
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe city of Homewood recognized its 2013 Employees of the Year on Jan. 21 at the Homewood Chamber of Commerce luncheon at The Club.Ted Springfield was named Police Officer of the Year, Adam Ashworth was named Firefighter of the Year and the City Employee of the Year Award went to Don Evans, a security guard at the Homewood Public … [Read more...]
Construction Begins on Grand Bohemian Hotel
By Ginny CooperJournal staff writerConstruction began last week on the Grand Bohemian Hotel at Parke Lane in Mountain Brook.A groundbreaking ceremony was held Jan. 16 at the site where the boutique hotel will be built.At the event, Richard Kessler, the Kessler Collection’s chairman and chief executive officer, promised that the 100-room hotel will "add to … [Read more...]