By William C. Singleton III Over the Mountain cities are starting to jump on the Uber bandwagon. Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills have passed local laws allowing ride-sharing companies to operate, and Hoover is poised to vote on such an ordinance Jan. 19. The ride-sharing phenomenon has taken the country by storm, driven by the popularity of being able to book, … [Read more...]
Be a Good Neighbor: Hoover Police Urge Neighbors to Look out for Each Other, Form Neighborhood Watch Groups
By Sarah Kuper The city of Hoover is reeling from the murder of army veteran and father of two Mike Gilotti. Killed in the early morning of Jan. 5, Gilotti was on his way to the gym when Hoover police believe he encountered someone breaking into his car and was shot to death. Since then, Hoover law enforcement has been flooded with questions about personal and neighborhood … [Read more...]
Double Hatter: Smith Combines Business With Civic Duties
By Lee Davis Some people drink coffee every day. Hatton Smith is one of them. The Mountain Brook resident also lives and breathes the world’s most popular beverage.As the CEO emeritus of Birmingham-based Royal Cup Inc., Smith helps operate the top coffee supplier to restaurants, hotels and offices across the nation. Last year, Royal Cup produced $360 million in sales … [Read more...]
Theatre Ready for Its Close-up: The Alabama Outfitted for the Holidays by NYC Designer
By Emily Williams In honor of the holiday season, the lobby of the Alabama Theatre has been transformed with holiday decor. Interior designer Glen Kinnaird, of NYC Modern Home and an Alabama native, traveled from his home in New York to spread a little cheer and cloak the historic lobby with Christmas decorations. “The Alabama Theatre has been freshly dressed for the … [Read more...]
Spirited Revival: The Renovated Lyric Will Open Jan. 14
By Kaitlin Candelaria The revival of downtown Birmingham continues with the grand re-opening of the Lyric Theatre in mid-January. The Lyric Theatre, which is more than 100 years old, sits at 1800 Third Ave. North and will officially re-open its doors Jan. 14 after an $11.5 million renovation. Opening weekend will include three nights of modern vaudeville and a performance of … [Read more...]