By Sarah Kuper The name almost says it all. Pastor Chris Hodges hopes Church of the Highlands attendees will understand that God has a higher plan for their lives. "We want to make a person's spiritual journey both clear and fulfilling. God has more for us." Even if someone has never set foot in one of Church of the Highlands' services, chances are they know somebody who … [Read more...]
Miracle Baby: Mountain Brook Boy Pushes the Boundaries of Kidney Disease
By Emily Williams When Kitty and Adam Greenhalgh found out that their family of three would get an addition, the thought never crossed their minds that he would be their “miracle baby.” Just as her experience had been with Wade, her first son, all seemed well with Walker for the first 22 weeks of Kitty’s pregnancy. There was a small concern about his kidneys, but the doctor … [Read more...]
Global Change: Mountain Brook Jewelry Designer Works to Help Victims of Human Trafficking
By Sarah Kuper In the past few years, Theresa Bruno has visited France, Greece, India and China plus traveled throughout the U.S. Only a small part of her travels had to do with her high-end English Village jewelry business, Jordan Alexander. After years of leading efforts to enrich lives of underprivileged women and children in Birmingham, Bruno has expanded her efforts … [Read more...]
Going to the Dogs: Internet Sensation Will Be Honorary Runner at Steeple2Steeple
By Sarah KuperWhen the hound dog "Ludivine" makes a special appearance at the second annual Steeple2Steeple run, it won't be her first road race. The dog gained internet stardom when she accidentally ran a half marathon in Elkmont. Typically described as a lazy dog, Ludivine went out to do her business one morning and, unbeknownst to her owner, April Hamlin, ended up … [Read more...]
OTM Real Estate Frenzy: Association of Realtors President Talks Trends for 2016
By Sarah Kuper Dot Mash is the 2016 Birmingham Association of Realtors president and a Realtor with LAH Real Estate. She's been working in the Over the Mountain real estate market for most of her career and she has raised her kids and grandkids in Mountain Brook, where she grew up as well. "I left to go to college at Alabama but I came right back. And that's what a lot of … [Read more...]