By Donna Cornelius It’s a few weeks before Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s 44th annual Greek Festival, and the church’s banquet hall is buzzing. Women wearing aprons and gloves have gathered for one of several cooking sessions to prepare food for the festival. On this day, they’re making pastichio, a lasagna-style dish that’s always one of the event’s most … [Read more...]
Miss Homewood Teen USA Partners With Local Candy Store for Supply Drive
By Emily Williams For her first visit to the West Homewood Farmer’s Market, Weezie’s Candy Emporium owner Marcy Miller shared a little something extra. Miller is partnering with 2017 Miss Homewood Teen USA Ireland “Grace” Hendrix, a senior at Evangel Christian School, on an Education Supply Drive for the Livingston Parish Public School system in Baton Rouge, … [Read more...]
Over the Mountain Retailers Nominated for State Award
By Sarah Kuper The Alabama Retail Association has announced that two Mountain Brook businesses are finalists for the Alabama Retailer of the Year award. Marguerite’s Conceits, a linens and gift shop in Mountain Brook Village, and Once Upon a Time, a “Southern baby” boutique with locations in Crestline Village and Homewood, are in the running along with a dozen other … [Read more...]
Making Changes: John Carroll’s New Coach Isn’t Afraid to Take Risks in His First Season
By Tyler WaldrepJohn Carroll coach Logan Colafrancesco felt a little nervous about how the players would receive him when he met with them for the first time in the spring. Turns out, he didn’t have anything to worry about. “Sometimes I’ll sit there with my hands on my hips in practice not paying attention and somebody will come hit me, and I’ll look and it will be a … [Read more...]