By Sarah Kuper From Jim 'n Nick's cheddar biscuits to Bud's Best Cookies, some things are just better in Birmingham. That's why local entrepreneur Nick Goudreau is trying to make Birmingham specialties easily available all over the U.S. and beyond. His business, Birmingham Box, is taking a cue from the novelty gift-giving "box" industry, in which customers can customize … [Read more...]
Bring Your Rep to School: Vestavia Hills High School Hosts Legislators, PTO Members
By Sarah Kuper Vestavia Hills High School teacher Jennifer Brown was named Alabama's Teacher of the Year last May. As such, Brown has served as the official spokeswoman for Alabama public school teachers for nearly a year. She has engaged other teachers across the state, and now Brown is trying to include local legislators and PTO members in the dialogue, especially since the … [Read more...]
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Features Author and Advocate
By Sarah KuperSponsored by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, the 26th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is Tuesday, April 26. This year's keynote speaker is author, child advocate and litigation attorney Liz Huntley. Huntley will share her story of perseverance and determination. Despite a childhood surrounded by drugs in the housing projects in Huntsville, … [Read more...]
A Lesson in Triage: Samford Health Sciences Students Model Earthquake Aftermath
By Sarah Kuper Samford University's College of Health Sciences held an emergency response drill for its students April 5 at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. At least 300 students from many of the college's health sciences departments were tasked with helping those injured after a mock earthquake. The simulated disaster helped Samford students learn to triage … [Read more...]
Leader in Psychiatry to Speak at Aware Event
By Sarah Kuper One of the nation's leading researchers in the field of psychiatry will speak at Aware Mountain Brook's April 26 event. Dr. Richard Shelton, head of the UAB Mood Disorders Research Center and vice chair for research in the department, is focusing on two important strategies in treating depression. He and his colleagues are testing medications that may work … [Read more...]