Time for U of A to have a live mascot?

Alamite, bearing the Alabama homecoming queen, prior to the 1947 football game between Alabama and LSU
Alamite, bearing the Alabama homecoming queen, prior to the 1947 football game between Alabama and LSU (Photo Credits: UA Libraries and Special Collections)

By David Sher

I recently had lunch with a friend who asked an interesting question, “Why doesn’t ComebackTown publish a column evaluating whether the University of Alabama should have  a live mascot like many other colleges and universities.” Continue reading Time for U of A to have a live mascot?

A simple solution for a nagging Birmingham problem

Daniel Christiansen

Today’s guest columnist is Daniel Christiansen.

A few months ago I settled into a seat in the Jones Valley Teaching Farm’s classroom for a “Cottage Food” class.

After receiving praise from neighbors for my homemade salsa, I was getting the certification in case an opportunity to start a home business presented itself. Continue reading A simple solution for a nagging Birmingham problem

Birmingham: Let’s declare a jobs war

Don Erwin
Don Erwin

Today’s guest columnist is Don Erwin.

It seems like only yesterday the City of Birmingham lost its title as “Alabama’s largest city.” Now, according to the latest census numbers, Huntsville has 34,000 more people than Birmingham.

It seems like only yesterday that Hoover, the Metro’s second-largest city, was a dynamic, growing suburb, but during 2020-2024, Hoover gained less than 4/10ths of one percent in population. Continue reading Birmingham: Let’s declare a jobs war

Birmingham blew the opportunity of a lifetime

Linda Verin & Scott Downs
Linda Verin & Scott Downs

Today’s guest columnist are Scott Downs & Linda Verin:

Linda Verin, Birmingham resident:

In the late ‘80s, after developing a very successful business in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas for nearly 15 years, we felt forced to move due to the depressed economy in the southwest from the oil bust.

We chose Birmingham. Continue reading Birmingham blew the opportunity of a lifetime

Auburn All-American Super Bowl champ has a plan for Birmingham

Reggie Torbor
Reggie Torbor (Photo by J.P. Howard)

Today’s guest columnist is Reggie Torbor.

I’m from Baton Rouge, Louisiana—a place full of culture, grit, and history.

But even at a young age, I knew I wanted more. I remember sitting with my younger sister, having conversations about what we would do with our lives. Continue reading Auburn All-American Super Bowl champ has a plan for Birmingham

To begin a conversation about a better Birmingham