By Emily Williams Officials and residents gathered in front of Mountain Brook Fire Station 1 on the morning of Sept. 11 to remember the first responders, U.S. military and civilians lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. After a wreath was laid on the portion of a beam from the World Trade Center that is displayed on the station’s lawn, a bell was rung for the lives lost: 60 … [Read more...]
Raising Alabama: Canfield Builds State’s Commerce on Three Pillars
By Lee DavisA phone call from the governor’s office was the last thing in the world Greg Canfield was expecting on Independence Day weekend of 2011. After a successful career in business and on the Vestavia Hills City Council, Canfield had settled in at his position as the chairman of the Commerce and Small Business Committee in the Alabama House of Representatives. … [Read more...]
Mid-Term Exams: Maybe Not Great, but Plenty of Good
By Lee Davis It seems incredible to believe, but we crossed the midpoint of the 2016 high school football regular season last week. While none of the eight Over the Mountain teams have made it through mid-September with a perfect record, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that at least three have a chance for memorable years. Here is a quick look at where they … [Read more...]
A Garden of Memories: Vestavia Hills Home Lures the Family Outdoors
By Emily Williams When Harold and Karen Stephens moved into their Vestavia Hills home in 1993, Karen had a vision for a beautiful garden and Harold wanted to build a pool. Over the years, the once lackluster space has been transformed into a family gathering place. Harold said that for many years, Karen took complete charge of the gardening and spent much of her free time … [Read more...]
Leaders of Tomorrow: YLF Accepts Applications For 2016-17 Class
By Emily Williams Sophomores and juniors in the Jefferson County area have the opportunity to get out of their school systems and interact with peers and professionals throughout the greater Birmingham area when they apply for the Youth Leadership Forum. The program is an outgrowth of Leadership Birmingham and seeks to promote community awareness and foster leadership skills … [Read more...]