by Ingrid SchnaderA local grocery store concept will be expanding this week.Harvest Market — an independent retailer that offers a variety of local, organic and healthy food options — currently has one location on Second Avenue N. in Birmingham, but CEO Steve Shelton is gearing up for the opening of a Hoover location in Brock’s Gap.The grand opening and ribbon … [Read more...]
Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice: Meadowbrook Post Office Dedicated to Lance Corporal Thomas Rivers Jr.
By Ingrid Schnader When Charon Rivers’ son, Thomas Rivers Jr., died in Afghanistan eight years ago, the one thing she wanted more than anything was for him to be remembered. Charon and Tom Rivers’ longtime friend U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, said he wanted to find a way to honor Thomas Rivers Jr.’s sacrifice. Palmer pursued legislation to dedicate the Birmingham Post … [Read more...]
‘Driven by Hope’: Southern Research Launches Change Campaign
By Ingrid Schnader On Sept. 10, Southern Research launched its “Change Campaign” — an opportunity to build awareness and raise funds for cancer, green chemistry and neuroscience research. “Our passion at Southern Research is driven by hope: hope for a cure, for a cleaner, greener Earth and for lives to be changed – and ultimately saved,” said Art Tipton, Southern Research … [Read more...]
Big Opportunities for Big Spoon: Creamery’s Edgewood Location Could Open by End of 2018
By Ingrid Schnader Ever since Big Spoon Creamery owners Ryan and Geri-Martha O’Hara started their ice cream company, they have wanted to open a storefront in Homewood, they said. By the end of this year or early 2019, they’ll finally be able to do that. Big Spoon’s second storefront will be at 929 Oxmoor Road in Homewood, in a space that previously housed Sprout & … [Read more...]
Covenant Presbyterian Celebrates 40 Years
By Ingrid Schnader Covenant Presbyterian Church is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special service Oct. 7 with food and visits from some of the church’s founding members. Founding pastor Bill Hay will be interviewed during this service, along with his wife, Cindie, and some of the other founding members. “The church was founded primarily because of theological … [Read more...]