By Rubin E. Grant Just about every weekday afternoon, Pat Sullivan goes to his office on the third floor of the Samford football building that bears his name, the Sullivan-Cooney Family Field House.His personal assistant, Darryl DuBose, is right by his side, providing whatever help Sullivan needs. “He’s my brother,” Sullivan said fondly. Sullivan is a special adviser … [Read more...]
Foster Steps Down as Head of the Birmingham Zoo and Pfefferkorn Prepares to Step Up
After 14 years as CEO and president of the Birmingham Zoo and 50 years total working in the field, Dr. William Foster is retiring at the end of June. The zoo’s board of directors conducted a nationwide search and selected Chris Pfefferkorn, who for three years has been the zoo’s senior vice president, to assume the role of president and chief executive officer, according to a … [Read more...]
The Gumbo Games: Cooks Will Roux the Day at Episcopal Place’s Annual Competition
By Donna Cornelius Home cooks and professional chefs will stir the pots at a heated competition April 21. More than 40 cooking teams will compete at Gumbo Gala, Episcopal Place’s annual fundraiser. The 13th annual edition of the event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham. Those who attend can gobble up gumbo samples, listen to music from Margaux and the … [Read more...]
Students Protest for Safer Schools During Railroad Park March
By William C. Singleton III Several Over the Mountain residents assembled along with thousands of others who attended the March for Our Lives at Railroad Park in Birmingham. Some attended simply to witness student activism firsthand as many students called for common-sense gun control and encouraged their generation to exercise the right to vote. Nearly 5,000 attended the … [Read more...]
Funding the Fight: OTM Schools Host Community Events for Cancer Research
By Emily Williams As the end of the school year fast approaches, springtime in many Alabama schools is not only devoted to fitting in those last-minute lessons and preparing for final tests and exams. It also is a final chance for students to band together and give back to the community. According to the American Cancer Society of Alabama, approximately 80 schools, … [Read more...]