You could call the 2015 edition of Iron City Chef “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.”The Vestavia Hills Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser usually pits four professional chefs against each other in a hotly contested cooking competition. This year, the contestants don’t work in restaurants, but at fire stations. Iron City Chef: Firehouse Edition has four Over the Mountain … [Read more...]
Murphy Hits the Ground Running as New Hoover Superintendent
By Kaitlin CandelariaSchool is not out for summer for Dr. Kathy Murphy.The tasks have been plentiful since Murphy began her position as Hoover City Schools’ new superintendent on June 1. However, when she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, Connor, 22, who recently graduated from Troy University. Murphy is also an avid nature and sports … [Read more...]
A Berry Merry Reunion: Hoover School’s First Graduates Will Reunite in June
By Kaitlin CandelariaBerry High School’s first graduating class swapped their tassels over in 1965. Now, they are gearing up for their 50th class reunion.“Even though a lot of us live in the Birmingham and the Atlanta area, we don’t see a lot of each other,” said Jane Gore Graham, planning committee member. “It’s still a special treat. There is a specialness about our … [Read more...]
‘One-on-One Time’ McCants and The Arc to Host Special Needs Football Camp
By Kaitlin CandelariaUAB isn’t the only one bringing football to Birmingham; NFL-player Matt McCants is partnering with The Arc of Jefferson County to offer a football camp for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.McCant hails from Mobile and played football at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before being drafted to the New … [Read more...]
Stores Vie for 2015 Retailer of the Year
By Kaitlin CandelariaThe Alabama Retail Association has released the 2015 Retailer of the Year nominees, and Mountain Brook is home to more nominated businesses than any other community in the state.The award is presented each year in conjunction with the UAB Collat School of Business. Students from the school’s program will be invited to attend the award ceremony to … [Read more...]