By Emily Williams With the final day of October fast approaching, the setting sun gives way to festive yard lighting, inflatable creatures and all things spooky in homes and across lawns throughout the city of Birmingham. While some settle for no decorations and some for a simple pumpkin on the front porch, there are other families who like to go the extra mile to make their … [Read more...]
Vaping Is In at OTM High Schools, But Teens Don’t Realize the Dangers
By Ingrid Howard The use of e-cigarettes, or “vapes,” in high school-aged youth has become so socially acceptable that the students who aren’t doing it are probably on the outside. That’s what Lindy Walker, Help the Hills Coalition chairwoman, told parents at the Vaping Workshop held Oct. 9 at Vestavia Hills High School. What teens might not realize is that they are getting … [Read more...]
Making a Difference: Emma’s Circle Brings in Leigh Anne Tuohy for Event to Fund CASA
By Ingrid Howard When the Alabama Legislature cut all funding for the Court Appointed Special Advocates program several years ago, a group of women started Emma’s Circle to find a way to financially support the program. The group decided to host a luncheon and invite speakers who had benefited from the CASA program. That first luncheon was held in 2012 at WorkPlay and was a … [Read more...]
Linda Brady Forges On: Support Center Helps Breast Cancer Survivor Cope
By Ingrid Howard When Linda Brady was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, she didn’t understand a lot of what the doctors were telling her. She was 61 years old and had gone to the doctor for her regular gynecological exam and mammogram. She made sure to have the recommended regular tests, especially because she had a history of breast cancer in her family. When she had … [Read more...]
A Tradition of Its Own: VHECH Promotes Its Promise in Heights Heroes Races
By Ingrid Howard Alicia Hunsberger, principal at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights, said she isn’t a runner. But because she loves being a part of the community, she puts that aside during VHECH’s annual fundraising event, the Heights Heroes 5K and Fun Run. The idea for the fundraiser came together after Hunsberger first became principal at the school two years ago. … [Read more...]