By Sarah Kuper Downtown Birmingham has many prominent features and landmarks. The recently renovated Lyric Fine Arts Theatre, the Birmingham Museum of Art and the McWane Science Center are just a few attractions drawing people in. But there is one feature many area business leaders find worrisome: the Interstate 20/59 corridor cutting through downtown. The Alabama … [Read more...]
The Catholic Difference
Campus Minister Appreciates the Deeper Meaning in Catholic Education By Sarah Kuper Last fall, students at John Carroll Catholic High School faced two tragedies back-to-back. A student and a recent alum died suddenly within days of each other. Campus minister and theology teacher Kelsey Gaines said it was a difficult time for the campus, but the following days and weeks were … [Read more...]
Miss Dots: New Crestline Restaurant From Former Zoe’s CEO Already Has Regulars
By Sarah Kuper A nose for the restaurant business and a great cooking partner have made John Cassimus' latest restaurant venture a big success in Crestline and Tuscaloosa. Along with partners Tyre Stuckey and Leola Rogers (a.k.a. "Miss Dot"), Cassimus has created a new fast-casual dining opportunity for anyone interested in menu items such as fried chicken, collard greens, … [Read more...]
Mt. Laurel to Host 2016 Southern Living Idea House
By Sarah Kuper Southern Living magazine has announced this year's Idea House will be in Mt. Laurel. The Birmingham-based magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. By choosing to build the 2016 Idea House in Mt. Laurel, the publication is embracing its Alabama roots. Mt. Laurel was selected by Southern Living editors for its embodiment of the magazine's … [Read more...]
Hooking With Heart
Heart of Dixie Rug Bees Will Display Handmade Rugs at Southern Voices FestivalA group of hookers meets every Wednesday at the Episcopal Church of St. Francis of Assisi. It isn't what it sounds like; these women are rug hookers. Rug hooking is a craft and an art form in which rugs are made by pulling yarn or other fabrics through a stiff woven base such as burlap or … [Read more...]