Principal Mortgage and Publix Supermarkets in Vestavia Hills were named Businesses of the Year Jan. 14 by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce.The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce recently honored two businesses for their outstanding commitment and service to the chamber and the whole community.The chamber named Publix Supermarkets on U.S. 31 in Vestavia Hills … [Read more...]

The Birmingham Zoo has announced the winning name for its 12-day-old baby giraffe.The Zoo announced Jan. 13 that the baby boy giraffe has been named Griffin after a Facebook naming contest for its newest edition ended.Griffin was born at 12:12 a.m. on Jan. 1, making him the first giraffe birth of any North American accredited zoo.Between Jan. 6 and noon on Jan. … [Read more...]

By Taylor BurgessJournal internA mother of four from Inverness recently announced she will run for a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives.Amie Beth Shaver, a conservative activist, author and speaker, will run for the Alabama House District 43 seat in in the June 2014 Republican primary.District 43 includes the Valleydale and Riverchase areas of … [Read more...]

By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorRepublican State Rep. Paul DeMarco says he’s ready to represent the Over the Mountain community and much of central Alabama in Washington, D.C.A state legislator since 2005, DeMarco, 46, recently announced his plans to run for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District, joining two other Republicans who hope to win the … [Read more...]

Hoover:New Route to Galleria Will Open in NovemberHoliday shoppers traveling to Hoover next month will have a new route to take them to the Riverchase Galleria and Patton Creek shopping center.Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey announced on Oct. 15 that a new route to Interstate 459 should be open by Nov. 22, the Friday before the annual Black Friday shopping day.Chapel … [Read more...]