Today’s guest columnist is Eva Dillard.
Have you ever visited the San Antonio Riverwalk?
Or driven two hours north to the Chattanooga River Walk?
Tampa, Louisville, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Providence, Spokane all have river walks—and the list goes on and on. Continue reading Birmingham could have had a river walk
Today’s guest columnist is Judge Jim Hughey III.
Billboard of hope
Juror number six wore sleeveless shirts to Court each day.
On her shoulder was a large, life-like tattoo of a young man’s face.
After the trial was over, I asked whose face was on her arm. Continue reading Angels live amongst us in Jefferson County
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
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
Today’s guest columnist is Jay Taylor.
If you’ve never been to a Birmingham Stallions football game then now’s the time.
Go.
Mark your calendar. There are two games left in Protective Stadium this season. One against the Michigan Panthers and the other against, well, it’s also against the Michigan Panthers. Continue reading 4-peat on the line, Stallions need you
Today’s guest columnist is Graham Smith.
“The safety of the people shall be the highest law.” ~Cicero
Some people may feel because Mountain Brook is an upscale community that safety is not a concern.
In today’s world no one and no community can take safety for granted.
No community can truly thrive until its residents feel safe. Continue reading Mountain Brook’s top priority
Today’s guest columnist is Matthew Dent.
Folks in Birmingham may have taken a momentary pause when they heard that Birmingham is preparing for another international event.
But I’m here to tell you, the upcoming World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) will bring joy and goodwill to Birmingham. Continue reading Birmingham to roll out a hero’s welcome
Today’s guest columnist is Dr Lily Gutnik.
I’m a native New Yorker who moved to Birmingham three years ago.
I’ve lived in three countries and six states.
I’ve visited 80 countries.
I was nervous about moving here, but I found a gem of city I never expected. Continue reading Birmingham, the Goldilocks city
By Jay Taylor
I promised David that I’d write a column demonstrating why Birmingham’s ready for a major league professional sports team.
But do I really believe that?
The numbers seem to back it up. We have nearly 1.4 million people in our combined statistical area. That’s more than major league cities New Orleans and Buffalo, New York – and tied with Memphis. Continue reading Now is Birmingham’s time for major league sports
Today’s guest columnist is Ken Grodner.
Last month I got a call from a friend inviting me to visit a facility I knew nothing about.
What I witnessed is truly a miracle.
The facility was founded by a Birmingham woman whom I’m convinced is an angel. Continue reading I came close to meeting a Birmingham angel