Dr. Michele Kong
Today’s guest columnist is Dr. Michele Kong.
Fourteen years ago, our world changed forever.
Our son was diagnosed with autism, and overnight we stepped into a reality we were not prepared for. Continue reading People from all over the world soon to be coming to Birmingham →
Frank Stitt, Owner & Executive Chef of Bottega Restaurant, Bottega Cafe, and Chez Fon Fon (al.com)
Nick Saban, retired Head Football Coach at the University of Alabama (al.com)
By David Sher
Nick Saban likely never met Frank Stitt on a field or in a kitchen together, but they share something profound: both men fundamentally transformed their domains and elevated Birmingham and Alabama in the eyes of the nation. Continue reading Stitt and Saban fundamentally transformed Alabama →
Emily Lyons, RN
Today’s guest columnist is Emily Lyons, RN.
Daniel walked to his garage in North Carolina.
He set up a video camera and started recording.
Looking at the camera, he said words to the effect of “This is for the media and the FBI,” applied a tourniquet, and used a radial arm saw to cut off his hand.
He drove himself to the hospital, leaving his severed hand behind. Continue reading Man cuts off hand after brother blows up Birmingham woman and murders policeman →
Crestline Village in Mountain Brook jammed with cars (free and angle parking)
By David Sher
Sometimes you have to take a chance. Do the unexpected. Be different.
Birmingham has always been risk-averse. But there comes a time when we have to say enough is enough. Continue reading Downtown Birmingham Needs Free Parking Now →
Dr. Del Smith with his Acclinate business partner, Tiffany Whitlow
Today’s guest columnist is Dr. Del Smith.
Most entrepreneurs dream of joining the S&P 500.
Few are bold enough to announce it as their destination.
Fewer still would choose Birmingham, Alabama as their launchpad. Continue reading Why I chose Birmingham to build my future S&P 500 Company →
Birmingham Skyline from Railroad Park
By David Sher
I got up this morning, grabbed my gym bag, and headed to my workout.
I ran into a friend in the gym I hadn’t seen in a while and asked him about his two adult daughters. Continue reading Inexcusable we lose our children to other cities →
Richard Friedman
Today’s guest columnist is Richard Friedman.
I hugged her as soon as I saw her.
This friend, a Birmingham Christian woman in her 20’s, had just come back from Israel.
She’d been there during the June war with Iran, sheltering in Jerusalem. Continue reading Birmingham fuels Israel’s strength →
Old Mill in Mountain Brook
By David Sher.
Who says there’s no such thing as a ‘sure thing’?
I’m not a risk taker.
It’s just not my nature.
I never liked to gamble or take big chances.
Through the years I’ve missed lots of opportunities. Continue reading The surefire way to build your wealth in Birmingham →
Doug Martinson
Today’s guest columnist is Doug Martinson.
Editor’s note: This column appeared last week in the Huntsville Real-Time News . I thought people in Birmingham might be interested in what leaders in Huntsville are saying about their city and ours.
Huntsville rocketed past Birmingham in 2020 to become the largest city in Alabama. And then the city just kept on growing . Continue reading Why Alabama’s biggest city keeps winning →
Verna Gates and her friendly tarantula
Today’s guest columnist is Verna Gates.
When you read this piece, you’re going to think I’m crazy.
But I’m having the time of my life.
I’m Birmingham’s Queen of Controlled Chaos. Continue reading My goal is to gross you out! →
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