Children’s of Alabama has acquired a new state-of-the-art helicopter that will allow the Critical Care Transport team to reach more children in emergency situations and treat them more effectively.  The helicopter was made possible through donations from the Monday Morning Quarterback Club, and it was named QB1 in acknowledgment of the gift. The helicopter, an Airbus … [Read more...]

By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The Dandé Lion owner Joann Conzelman Long is turning a page and beginning a new chapter. After taking over ownership of her mother’s furniture and home accessories store and maintaining its presence in Mountain Brook Village for 52 years, she is saying farewell. In 1969, Joann’s mother, Joan Conzelman Long, opened the Dandé Lion in English … [Read more...]

The Alabama Retail Association has named Ritch’s Pharmacy in Mountain Brook the Bronze Retailer of the Year in the Annual Sales More Than $5 Million category. ARA representatives presented the award to Ralph and Rebecca Sorrell, pharmacists and co-owners of Rich’s, on Sept. 27.  Ritch’s Pharmacy is one of 11 retail businesses statewide, and the only pharmacy, … [Read more...]

As the Alabama Symphony Orchestra embarks on its 100th season, musicians who have spent more than a year performing virtually will return to the stage. Audiences will be invited back into the Jemison Concert Hall at the Alys Stephens Center for live performances when the ASO opens its season Oct. 8 and 9 with a Masterworks concert of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. The … [Read more...]