By Sarah Kuper The junior board of the Bell Center is hosting the 4th annual Bell Center Cornhole Classic on April 16 at Good People Brewing Company. Teams will toss bean bags to compete for the $300 first prize. One hundred percent of the money raised from registrations will go to support the Bell Center. Junior board President Lindsay Luketic said she expects this year's … [Read more...]
In the Name of Paul Meyers: Fourth Annual Golf Tournament Honors Vivacious and Giving Brother
By Sarah Kuper Julia Meyers said that if her brother Paul was alive to see the fundraising work their family is doing, he would have a thing or two to say about it. "He was so creative, so I'm sure he might be a little critical of the way we do things," she laughed, "but more than anything I think he would be proud of the way his friends and family are coming together to … [Read more...]
Roll up the Welcome Mat: Area Animal Control Departments Working to Deter Cat, Snake and Coyote Population
By Sarah KuperThis time of year, fluffy baby ducklings and little baby bunnies are finding their way into ponds and backyards Over the Mountain. But local Animal Control officials are reminding community members to be aware of other wildlife emerging this time of year. Less adorable hatchlings like snakes, and less cuddly babies like coyotes are showing up in large … [Read more...]
Relationship Driven: Church of the Highlands Focuses on Relationships as New Campus Opens
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...]
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...]