By June Mathews Some of Dr. Stephen Russell’s earliest memories are being read to and hearing bedtime stories told by his father. With a love for spoken stories instilled in him from a young age, it’s only natural that he would enjoy verbally sharing stories with others. In fact, Russell now reads and interprets stories for his kids in the “Dad’s Summer Book Club” he … [Read more...]
Early Trendons: Spartans’ Watford Earns National Honor
By Lee Davis More than a month has passed since Mountain Brook won its third boys state basketball championship in five years, but the Spartans are still raking in the awards. Sophomore forward Trendon Watford was named to the MaxPreps boys basketball sophomore All-American team last week. Watford, a key player in Mountain Brook’s successful title run, previously had been … [Read more...]
Kudos Gala: Assistance League Honoring Metcalf for Volunteer Work
By Emily Williams For Darwin Metcalf, success in business doesn’t mean as much if you don’t give a little back. “We owe a debt to the other people in our community who don’t have as much,” he said. Serving as president and chief operating officer of Western Supermarkets, Metcalf leads the company every day. But for years he has been lending his leadership and business … [Read more...]
Lives Well Lived: Baptists of the Year Spent Lives Educating the Children of Nigeria
By Emily WilliamsWhen Bill and Audrey Cowley talk about their 23 years living and raising their two daughters in Africa, they are all smiles.It wasn’t until a documentary was made about 1960s Nigeria that Robert Parham and Cliff Vaughan of EthicsDaily.com discovered the extent of the Cowleys’ work. The website, a division of the Baptist Center for Ethics, has honored … [Read more...]
Out of The Box: Annual GBAHB Parade Of Homes Shows Off Houses and Communities
By Emily WilliamsWhether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a learned down-sizer, the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders’ annual Parade of Homes will have a home that fits just right.This year’s tour will feature more than 50 homes ranging from 1,000 to 4,500 square feet scattered across the Birmingham metro area. After an April 18 judging of the homes, the … [Read more...]