By Matt WindsorIf you’re a gardener or an outdoorsy type, you probably know the dangers snakes can present. But do you know a first-of-its-kind Comprehensive Snakebite Program is available at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in case you do get bitten? The program includes one of the nation’s first dedicated snakebite follow-up clinics, which … [Read more...]

 The Alabama Retail Association recently announced the nominees for this year’s Retailer of the Year award.Nominees must operate or manage a retail business in Alabama that has been in business for at least five years. Winners will be selected in four categories, set by annual sales volume: less than $1 million, $1 million to $5 million, $5 million to $20 … [Read more...]

By Ally MorrisonThe choral group from Canterbury United Methodist Church’s respite program will be taking to the stage June 7 for a concert to benefit the Ukrainian community.Patti Williams has been the Encore Community Respite Program director for nearly six years and said she is thrilled to finally be able to present the Side by Side Community Chorus on stage … [Read more...]

Michelle Hawkins, former owner/ operator of Alabama Weddings Magazine, has been chosen as the next president of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, replacing 20-year veteran Karen Odle, who is retiring.Sandra Cleveland, 2022 chair of the chamber, recently announced the decision made by the chamber’s board of directors.“The search committee identified … [Read more...]

By Ally MorrisonMountain Brook is a better place because of one important person: Suzan Doidge, according to Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston. Doidge, who has spent the past 14 years as executive director of the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, recently announced her retirement. In response to her retirement announcement and as a part of their … [Read more...]