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Carolita Smiley Lester Remembers Son Rickey Smiley Before He Became Famous
This weekend mothers will be celebrated and honored by their families. Mother’s Day is observed Sunday, May 13.
The mother of one Birmingham, star comedian recalls her joys and challenges in raising her children. Continue reading →
Fusion Celebrates Diversity And Honors Achievement
Fusion celebrated diversity, honored achievement and connected passions with Birmingham innovators, entrepreneurs and community leaders at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on May 8. This year’s mission was to Connect, Pitch, Network, Honor and Celebrate. Continue reading →
Rise Of The Rest Bus Tour To Showcase Birmingham Innovation Ecosystem
Birmingham’s entrepreneurial and innovation landscape is in the spotlight today as the city hosts a national tour of supporters of early-stage startups. Continue reading →
How Sweet It Is! Highlands And Dolester Miles Sweep Top Honors
More than three decades ago, Dolester Miles and her sister were sewing curtains for a then-new white tablecloth restaurant in Birmingham, Highlands Bar & Grill. Miles’ job was to make salads and hors d’oeuvres, but early on she persuaded the chef, Frank Stitt, to let her make desserts. Continue reading →
University Of Alabama’s Chloe West: People With Pots Are Not Alone
People have a reasonable expectation when visiting a physician: a diagnosis. Then, there’s a prognosis and, hopefully, a plan for recovery. Continue reading →
Basketball Legend Robert Horry Talks About The NBA, The Alabama Crimson Tide And Andalusia
In a state that puts a value on championship rings, Robert Horry feels right at home. Continue reading →
Westrock Plant In Lanett Primed For Growth With Expansion
The Chambers County Development Authority announced that WestRock Co. plans an investment in its manufacturing operation in Lanett that will increase the facility’s competitiveness and position the area for job growth. Continue reading →
How Students And Teachers In Nextgen Finals Found Mentors To Build A Better Birmingham
And then there were five. That’s the number of finalists remaining in the NextGen Pitch Competition, for which dozens of students and teachers pitched ideas on how to make a better Birmingham. Continue reading →
Wayne Flynt’s Friendship With Harper Lee Was Whimsical, Treasured
So many people in this country, and around the world, know about Harper Lee and “To Kill a Mockingbird.” But one person in Alabama knows her perhaps better than anyone else. Continue reading →
Southern Girl Coffee Is An Alabama Maker Percolated In Oxford
Southern Girl Coffee Co., Oxford Continue reading →
