By Sarah Kuper and Rae Patterson Samford University administrators are moving forward with drafting plans to update and expand the campus after several community forums in February. Organizers estimate an average of 20 to 30 people attended each meeting. Campus planning firm Dober Lidsky Mathey gave presentations at the meetings and led question and answer sessions. The … [Read more...]
SWAT Medicine: Mountain Brook EMTs Trained to Provide Care in a Crisis
By Sarah Kuper Nightly news reports are filled with stories of civilian shootings and domestic terrorism. While it seems a city like Mountain Brook would be safe from such violence, local EMTs want to be prepared if the unthinkable happens. Six Mountain Brook Fire Department EMTs have been trained to handle crisis events such as mass shootings and hostage situations, … [Read more...]
Taking the Long View: Samford University is Developing a Campus Master Plan for Expansion
By Sarah Kuper For the first time in more than 50 years, Samford University leaders are assessing the physical state of the campus. As the College of Health Sciences moves operations to the recently acquired Southern Progress campus next door, senior administration is taking a holistic approach to planning the school's next 50 years. Colin Coyne, chief strategy officer at … [Read more...]
Historically Inclined: Vestavia Hills’ Anne Boston Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
By Emily Williams Anne Boston lives and breathes Vestavia Hills, and she has the ink-filled calendar to prove it. On March 3, the community will recognize her devotion by presenting her with Leadership Vestavia Hills’ 2016 Lifetime Achievement award. “I certainly didn’t expect it,” Boston said. “When they called me to tell me, I was just taken aback because, frankly, I … [Read more...]
Saying Goodbye to Chief Zeke: Mountain Brook Fire Chief Retires After 22 Years
By Sarah KuperRobert Ezekiel, known as "Chief Zeke," has been the fire chief in Mountain Brook for 22 years. Now, he said, it is time to say, "Job done. Mission accomplished." Chief Zeke will be retiring at the end of the month from the job he said came as close to a dream job as could be had. He came to Mountain Brook after working with the Birmingham Fire Department … [Read more...]