By Ally MorrisonThe city of Hoover has launched a celebratory marketing campaign, “Love to Live in Hoover,” after being named “The Best Place to Live in Alabama” by news and commentary website 24/7 Wall St. during the summer. “I’ve always thought Hoover was the best place to live in our beloved state for many, many years,” Hoover Mayor Frank V. … [Read more...]
What’s New in 2022? A Lot, According to Mountain Brook and Hoover Officials
By Ally MorrisonFrom wrapping up work on sidewalks to narrowing in on plans to build a full performing arts center, there are many projects and plans on the books this year in Mountain Brook and Hoover. City officials with both areas speak on their plans for the year.Mountain BrookMountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston, who has been in … [Read more...]
A Lasting Impact: Children’s of Alabama’s Dr. Richard J. Whitley Earns American Pediatric Society’s Highest Recognition
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw If Dr. Richard J. Whitley was given a do-over, he’d do it all the same. He’s dedicated his career to changing the way children are treated at Children’s of Alabama and globally through his work in infectious diseases and expertise in antiviral therapies. His contributions have not gone unnoticed, as he recently was named recipient of the American … [Read more...]
Seasons of Life: Allyson Mouron to Share Journey From Infertility to ‘Twiblings’ at Mountain Brook Chamber Luncheon
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Through her journey of life thus far, Allyson Mouron has experienced many chapters, but she tries to approach them with the bigger picture in mind. It’s a skill she learned through the hardest of times, her struggles with infertility. At the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Nov. 17, Mouron will … [Read more...]
Fight On: Reed Foundation Iron Bowl Kickoff Casino Party Benefits GI Cancer Research
By Rubin E. Grant John Michael Pierce was on a date earlier this year when he started choking on a piece of steak. Trying to play it cool, Pierce excused himself and went to the men’s room. “I started jumping up and down to get it to pass,” Pierce said. “I hadn’t choked in 15 years.” A few days later, Pierce choked again during a meal and then he started choking during … [Read more...]