By Anne RuisiOver the Mountain municipalities are preparing to hold commemorative events to mark the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.Hoover will observe the anniversary Sept. 10 beginning at 9 a.m. with a ceremony and stair climb at the Riverchase Galleria. The ceremony will be held in the Galleria food court. Specific details of the event, … [Read more...]

By Anne RuisiAt first, the Rev. Dr. Jane N. Geiger was shocked to be named one of Positive Maturity Inc.’s Top 50 Over 50.“I’m honored and surprised,” the Vestavia Hills native and founder of Grace Ministries Inc. said. “I am so thankful for the investment and partnership with so many individuals, couples, families, churches and companies throughout my long career in … [Read more...]

By Anne RuisiThe Kiwanis Club of Birmingham will induct six business leaders into the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame on Aug. 25 at The Fennec. Claude B. Nielsen, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United Inc., and David W. Wood II and John H. Wood of Wood Fruitticher Grocery Co. will be inducted, as will the late Kirkwood R. Balton, of Booker T. Washington Insurance, the … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantGod moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform.The opening line of William Cowper’s well-known poem that became a hymn could be applied to the recent merger of Shades Valley Presbyterian Church and Southminster Presbyterian Church.The merged congregations held their first service June 5, Pentecost Sunday, with the official merger taking place … [Read more...]

The Miss Alabama Organization celebrated in style May 21 at The Club in recognition of its 100th anniversary. The milestone occurred last year, but due to COVID limitations, the celebration was rescheduled for this year.Twenty-seven former Miss Alabama titleholders, including Miss America 1995 Heather Whitestone and Miss America 2005 Deidre Downs, were present, as … [Read more...]